Head of Application Development

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About Us

We are Alter Domus. Meaning “The Other House” in Latin, Alter Domus is proud to be home to 85% of the top 30 asset managers in the alternatives industry, and more than 5,000 professionals across 23 countries.

With a deep understanding of what it takes to succeed in alternatives, we believe in being different. Invest yourself in the alternative, and join an organization where you progress on merit, where you can speak openly with whoever you are speaking to, and where you will be supported along whichever path you choose to take.

Find out more about life at Alter Domus at careers.alterdomus.com

Job Description

Reporting to the Chief Technology Officer, the Head of Application Development will oversee the design, development, and implementation of modern applications that meet our clients' evolving needs. This role requires a strong technical background, leadership skills, and a deep understanding of financial services.

• Lead the application development team in designing and implementing scalable, secure, and high-performance applications using modern technologies, including APIs, AI, and cloud solutions.
• Ensure adherence to best practices in coding, testing, and deployment.
• Foster a client-centric culture within the team, designing applications with the end-user in mind.
• Collaborate with product management and UX/UI teams to gather feedback and improve application features.
• Manage and mentor a global team of developers and engineers, promoting collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Implement training programs to enhance team skills.
• Interface with executive stakeholders to align technology initiatives with business goals and communicate progress.
• Lead architectural decisions to ensure scalability, maintainability, and performance of applications.
• Drive innovation by leveraging AI and cloud technologies.
• Evaluate and recommend new tools and technologies to improve development processes.
• Establish quality assurance processes to meet standards of performance, security, and reliability.
• Implement automated testing and CI/CD practices.
• Identify and mitigate project risks.
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations and internal policies.

Profile

• At least 10+ years in application development, with 5+ years in leadership within financial services.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or related; Master’s preferred.
• Strong expertise in API development, AI, and cloud tech (AWS, Azure).
• Experience leading global teams and managing projects.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Strong problem-solving and strategic thinking skills.

Leadership & Behavioral Competencies

• Strong interpersonal skills, influencing and building trust quickly.
• Decisive, persuasive, and able to manage diverse stakeholders.
• Resilient in a high-growth, international environment.
• Business insight, technical expertise, and analytical skills.
• Curious, globally minded, and adaptable.
• Challenging the status quo to improve processes.
• High integrity and ethical standards.
• Demonstrate AD Values: Succeed with speed, Take charge together, Adapt with authority, Reimagine with results.

Key Relationships

• Group Executive Board
• Regional Executives and leadership teams
• People, Compliance, Internal Audit, Legal, Finance, Risk Management

What We Offer

We support your development and career growth, with resources like the Alter Domus Academy, professional accreditation support, flexible work arrangements, mentoring, and comprehensive benefits including mental, physical, emotional, and financial support.

We value diversity and inclusion, ensuring an equitable, inclusive workplace where everyone can belong. We encourage applicants requiring accommodations to contact our hiring team.

Alter Domus Privacy notice can be reviewed via our webpage.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Executive
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Engineering and Information Technology