Systems Department Lead at Kaelo

Job requirements:

• Co-ordinate a team of talented business analysts, developers as well as other 3rd party vendors, providing guidance, mentorship, and performance management.
• Develop and implement comprehensive IT systems project plans that aligns with the overall business objectives.
• Oversee the design, development, and implementation of new software systems and applications, or modifications to existing systems or implementation of 3rd party systems.
• Oversee the entire SDLC and ensuring support is provided for operational systems in the form of Change requests and/or bugs.
• Ensure the ongoing maintenance and optimization of existing IT systems.
• Manage project budgets and resources effectively, optimizing costs and maximizing ROI.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to identify and address their technology needs.
• Implement and enforce security measures and procedures to protect sensitive data and systems.
• Implement and enforce software development standards and best practices according to applicable regulation and industry standards.
• Monitor system performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Stay up-to-date on emerging technologies and industry trends to drive innovation.
• Maintain Vendor compliance to Kaelo and respond to Customer compliance requests.
• Mitigate of risks as identified.
• Informing senior management and escalating tasks as necessary.
• Be available to provide support for systems and users when they experience issues, including evenings and weekends.
• Any other work under the umbrella of Systems that is assigned to you.

Qualification:

• BSc in Information Technology/Computer Science or similar tertiary education in the IT field

Knowledge/Experience:

• Minimum 5 years experience in a similar leadership role.
• Minimum 5 years experience in software development role
• Minimum 5 years in a similar role with hands-on experience on server and network support
• Proven track record of successfully leading and motivating software engineering teams.

Attributes

• Excellent organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Good communication skills.
• In-depth knowledge of software development methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall).
• Experience with software architecture design and implementation.
• Strong understanding of software development tools and technologies.
• Experience with project management methodologies and tools.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively influence and collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on achieving optimal solutions.
• A proactive and results-oriented approach with a commitment to continuous improvement.

Additional Information

• Accountability
• Action Orientated
• Collaborative 
• Communication Skills 
• Writing Skills 
• Manage Complexity
• Problem Solving Skills 
• Creative Thinking
• Decision Making Skills 
• Efficient and Effective Mindset
• Financial Acumen
• Planning and Organisation 
• Resilient and adaptive 
• Resourceful
• Significance and values orientated