Job Description

Lead Applications Developer (Enterprise Systems)
Overview
We are seeking an experienced applications leader with a strong technical foundation in software development and enterprise systems integration. This role will oversee a team responsible for the design, delivery, and continuous improvement of core business applications. The ideal candidate combines hands-on technical expertise with strategic leadership and vendor management skills, ensuring that all systems and integrations support business growth, scalability, and performance.
Key Responsibilities

• Oversee multiple application service teams to plan, implement, and sustain enterprise solutions in line with organizational goals.
• Lead full lifecycle project delivery - from requirements gathering to deployment and post-launch support - ensuring scope, schedule, and budget targets are met.
• Manage and optimize ongoing application operations, including maintenance, incident response, and enhancement initiatives.
• Drive application modernization and integration across key enterprise platforms and third-party systems.
• Provide architectural oversight for system design, performance, and integration, including API and interface management.
• Collaborate closely with business stakeholders to align technology initiatives with operational priorities and process improvements.
• Manage vendor partnerships and outsourcing arrangements to ensure delivery quality and cost-effectiveness.
• Develop and mentor internal team members to build technical capability and delivery excellence.
• Oversee IT budgeting and resource allocation related to application services.
• Conduct regular progress reviews, risk assessments, and stakeholder updates to maintain transparency and accountability across projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in application development and support, with at least 8 years in a leadership or management capacity.
• Strong background in project management, change management, and vendor governance.
• Proficiency in software development frameworks and technologies, including C#, .NET, ASP.NET MVC, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, Bootstrap, and JQuery.
• Familiar with API development and integration with ERP and other enterprise applications.

Argyll Scott Asia is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

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