Application Development Manager - C++ (US)

Sept 2017 Branding; Woodbridge Township (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm located in New Jersey seeks a skilled individual for full-time C++ development and application delivery. This role requires 5+ years of experience in application services, with a strong emphasis on leadership and secure coding practices. Key responsibilities include leading development teams, collaborating with various departments, and ensuring successful application delivery. It's a challenging role in a fast-paced environment that demands excellent analytical and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in end-to-end application platform/service delivery.
• 2+ years of team leading experience.
• Expert knowledge in securing web applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor onsite and offshore developers.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for development and support.
• Undertake full ownership of application components.

Skills

C++

Unix-based development

SQL

Leadership

Python

Secure coding practices

Messaging middle-wares

CI/CD practices

Analytical skills

Education

Minimum 5 years in Information Technology

Tools

JIRA

GIT

Ant

Maven

Jenkins

IBM DB2

Job description

Job Category: Technology

Requisition Number: APPLI01967

• Posted : May 24, 2021
• Full-Time

Locations

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New Jersey
Iselin, NJ 08830, USA

Description

Essential Function /major duties and responsibilities of the job

Duties, Responsibilities, and Deliverables:

• Undertake full and complete ownership of designated application components all the way from conception and design to delivery and support while ensuring compatibility and scalability within the existing platform
• Collaborate with Business Analysts, Application Architects, Developers, QA, Engineering, and Technology Vendor teams for design, development, testing, maintenance and support
• Lead, guide and mentor onsite and offshore developers on technical direction and ensure that the CLS SDLC process and governance requirements are fully adhered to and are in compliance
• Plan, implement and ensure that delivery milestones are met
• Improves business processes and supports critical business strategies by managing the development, implementation, and maintenance of business applications systems
• Provide solutions using design patterns, common techniques, and industry best practices that meet the typical challenges/requirements of a financial application including usability, performance, security, resiliency, and compatibility
• Proactively recognize system deficiencies and implement effective solutions
• Participate in, contribute to, and assimilate changes, enhancements, requirements (functional and non-functional), and requirements traceability
• Apply significant knowledge of industry trends and developments to improve CLS in-house practices and services
• Provide Level-3 support. Provide application knowledge and training to Level-2 support teams

Experience /essential and desired for successful job performance

• 5+ years of experience in end-to-end application platform/service delivery with at least 2+ years of team leading experience
• 5+ years of core C++ Unix-based development experience, including STL.
• Knowledge of Python, Perl, Unix shell scripting is a plus
• Knowledge of core Java and JEE technologies such as JDBC and JAXB, Java/Web technologies is a plus
• Expert hands‑on experience with SQL and with at least one DBMS such as IBM DB2 (preferred) or Oracle is a strong plus
• Expert knowledge of and experience in securing web applications, secure coding practices
• Hands‑on knowledge of application resiliency, performance tuning, risks management is a strong plus
• Hands‑on knowledge of messaging middle‑wares such as IBM MQ (preferred) or TIBCO EMS, and application servers such as WebSphere, or WebLogic
• Knowledge of SWIFT messaging, Payments processing, Foreign Exchange business domain is a plus
• Hands‑on knowledge of CI/CD practices and DevOps toolsets such as JIRA, GIT, Ant, Maven, Jenkins, Bamboo, Confluence, and ServiceNow
• Hands‑on knowledge of office toolset including MS-Excel, MS-Word, PowerPoint, and Visio
• Proven track record of successful application delivery to production and effective Level-3 support

Qualifications / certifications

• Minimum 5 year experience in Information Technology

Success factors /‘How’. Personal characteristics contributing to an individual’s ability to excel in the position

• Have strong analytical, written and oral communication skills with a high self-motivation factor
• Possess excellent organization skills to manage multiple tasks in parallel
• Be a team player
• Have the ability to work on complex projects with globally distributed teams and manage tight delivery timelines
• Have the ability to smoothly handle high stress application development and support environments
• Strive continuously to improve stakeholder management for end-to-end application delivery and support with clear written and verbal communication

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