Applications Design Lead

Findojobs South Africa; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT solutions group in Gauteng is seeking an experienced team leader to oversee developers in designing and delivering quality IT solutions. The ideal candidate should have an Honours degree in IT and 8-10 years of experience in an IT environment, along with leadership and quality assurance skills. This role offers a chance to drive innovation and support business goals.

Qualifications

• Eight to 10 years’ experience in an IT environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of developers and design IT solutions.
• Conduct analyses and architect quality IT solutions.
• Ensure IT solution delivery aligns with specifications.
• Provide maintenance and support for IT solutions.
• Engage with users to realize business benefits.

Skills

Team leadership

IT solution architecture

Quality assurance

Development integration

Mentoring and coaching

Education

Honours degree in IT (NQF 8)

Development language certification

Job description

The main purpose of this position is to lead a team of developers and design / architect, develop, maintain and support information technology (IT) solutions to meet business needs within the Group.

Detailed description

• Define own and others' work plans in alignment with departmental and functional work plans and using own discretion.
• Conduct analyses and design / architect quality IT solutions according to approved business requirements and in line with governance frameworks.
• Lead the delivery of quality IT solutions through development, integration, testing and deployment according to the approved design specifications and within agreed timelines.
• Ensure total quality of an IT solution by contributing to compiling standards, improving processes and ensuring that approved processes and standards are followed.
• Consistently provide IT solution maintenance and support in the designated area, thereby ensuring business continuity in line with agreed service standards.
• Keep abreast of developments in information and communications technology trends and the specialized area of technology to develop and design the most appropriate IT solution within the area of responsibility.
• Set the functional discipline standards for the area of work and hold others to comply with the expected standards and procedures for the completion of tasks.
• Actively participate as a team member and drive the team towards completing goals.
• Fulfil the team leadership function and provide mentoring and coaching to team members.
• Take responsibility for the development and performance management of the team or provide relevant input when necessary.
• Engage with the internal and external user community to ensure that business benefits are realized.

Job requirements

Honours degree in IT (NQF 8) or an equivalent qualification

Development language certification

Eight to 10 years’ experience in an IT environment.