Head of Applications

About Our Client

One of the leading life insurance companies in the Philippines, this firm provides a wide range of protection and investment-linked products tailored to meet the evolving needs of Filipinos. It operates under a strong legacy of financial strength and reliability, backed by a global insurer with over a century of experience.

Job Description

• Lead and manage the development team, driving the design, development, and maintenance of Web, Cloud, and Enterprise applications.
• Act as a technical expert, providing hands-on development and mentoring team members to enhance their technical skills.
• Develop scalable, secure, and high-performance application solutions that align with business goals and customer needs.
• Drive digital transformation initiatives by integrating modern application technologies and best practices into the organization.
• Oversee the full application lifecycle, including requirements gathering, development, deployment, and ongoing support.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to align application strategies with organizational objectives.
• Champion Agile methodologies and DevOps practices to enhance team productivity and streamline project delivery.
• Stay updated on emerging technologies, leveraging advancements to drive continuous improvement and innovation.
• Ensure seamless integration of applications with other enterprise systems, focusing on security, scalability, and user experience.

The Successful Applicant

• 10+ years of experience in application development and management, with a minimum of 5 years in a leadership role.
• Expertise in Web, Cloud, and Enterprise Application Development with hands-on experience in modern programming languages and frameworks.
• Strong technical background as a developer, capable of providing guidance and support to the development team.
• Proven experience in leading large-scale application projects, including system integrations, migrations, and digital transformation initiatives.
• Proficiency in Agile, DevOps practices, and other modern development methodologies.
• Exceptional problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to make data-driven decisions.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills to inspire teams and engage stakeholders effectively.
• Deep understanding of cloud architectures, APIs, and enterprise solutions to deliver innovative and scalable applications.

What's on Offer

• Competitive Compensation
• Manage the technical space and setting the pace of your team

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