Application Development Manager | Bellville, Western Cape at PSG Konsult Ltd

Responsibilities:

• Design and develop components of the CRM platform, as well as the client facing portals, Apple/Android apps in conjunction with our external software development partner.
• Work within a C# microservices architecture while transforming the current software stack.
• Research, design, document, and modify software specifications throughout the production life cycle
• Produce clean, well-documented, efficient, and standards-compliant code with an eye towards performance optimization.
• Write secure code and exercise good judgment in handling sensitive data.
• Industrialize solutions with DEVOPS.
• Provide input for the other developers, BAs and Testers, as well as maintain an excellent working relationship with our external software development partner.
• Utilize modern coding practices, comfortable to propose and implement improvements to current processes.
• Display a customer service approach to the users (Advisers and internal business) of the CRM platform.
• Along with the BAs, assess and validate development requirements received from stakeholders before submitting for development.
• Closely working with business ( pre-development ) and testing ( post-development ) to ensure requirements are delivered in an expected format.

 Minimum requirements:

• A relevant tertiary qualification, preferably a degree or honors in computer science
• Extensive experience in related roles in the financial services industry
• Experience in CRM and client portal solutions
• Agile / Scrum experience
• Expert C# development experience
• Expert understanding of the software development process
• Good negotiation ability
• Knowledge of wealth management and adviser value proposition requirements
• Ability to effectively translate business requirements in technology terminology
• Ability to explain technical issues back to business for decision making

 Recommended requirements:

• PHP knowledge

Competencies required:

• Can-do attitude to addressing problems.
• Business acumen and entrepreneurship
• Analytical thinker
• Problem-solving skills
• Proven skills in managing small to medium size team
• Negotiating and influencing skills
• Innovative
• Assertive
• Attention to detail
• Project Management
• Advanced communications skills
• Change management and coaching skills
• IT innovation and acumen