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The Team Lead, Software Applications Development is an entry level management role, responsible for taking accountability for the direction, design, development and implementation of new applications and upgrades for systems to meet business requirements.

This role takes responsibility for directing the design of new applications from conception to completion and oversees the technical staff involved with the development project(s), including overseeing and directing software application upgrades.

The Team Lead, Software Applications Development strives towards fostering a collaborative and innovative team culture focused on operational excellence.

Key responsibilities:• Ensures that software applications development projects with clients are executed.

• Performs proof of concept as and when required and ensure that development costs and activities remain within budget.
• Uses business requirements to advise on the design, deployment and operation of infrastructures.
• Helps determine how technology can be applied to meet external client and business requirements by crafting high level solutions and work breakdown.
• Works closely with various external stakeholders to define the scope or boundary of the concepts which includes a cost benefit analysis, risk management plan and a feasibility study.
• Translates the business and external client needs to various teams and assigns development tasks.
• Takes accountability for the development of applications and takes on more complicated programming activities.
• Assists the team and resolves any technical issues during the design, development and implementation phase of the project.
• Ensures the appropriate testing of applications for efficiency and resolve escalated problems with the design prior to deployment.
• Ensures that the development phase is documented to ensure the development of procedures for application use.
• Directs the implementation of the application by ensuring the evaluation, testing and modification of the application until its functionality meets business and external client goals.
• Oversees and manages the provision of the relevant documentation, training and support to the relevant teams to ensure the highest level of performance.
• Researches and investigates emerging infrastructure and application technologies and the best practices associated with them.
• Conducts detailed quality assurance and automated testing requirements, processes and guidelines.
• Leads and manages a team of Software Application Developers in the achievements of team and individual objectives.

Knowledges and Attributes:• Ability to effectively interact with senior management, and/or major customers which frequently involves negotiating matters of significance to the organization.

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and deliver within budget and stipulated timelines.
• Knowledge on multi-technology application and infrastructure design best practice.
• Holistic view of technology environments including hardware platforms, applications, databases, operating systems and storage.
• Entry level ability to build a cohesive team and to manage people effectively.
• Ability to set the short-term direction of the team.
• Good communication skills, including the ability to be influential and persuasive with stakeholders.
• Displays a high level of detail consciousness by closely monitoring work progress in order to produce the required results.
• Knowledge and understanding of all relevant industry standards.
• Knowledge and understanding of best practices for software applications development.
• Relevant technical skills such as programming languages, programming applications and troubleshooting.
• Ability to resolve performance issues and deliver effective solutions to problems.

Academic qualifications and certifications:• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in computer science or software engineering or related field.

• Certification in various programming languages, for example (but not limited to) Java, Perl, Python, C++ preferred.
• Scrum / Project Management certification preferred.

Required experience:• Demonstrated experience with a strong background in all aspects of software application development.

• Demonstrated experience gained in a similar type of role.
• Demonstrated experience with a variety of software applications.
• Demonstrated experience with a wide variety of computer software, hardware, and peripherals, including Microsoft365.
• Relevant experience of dealing with relevant stakeholders, building strong relationships and negotiating with decision makers and influencers.
• Relevant experience of delivering consultancy type projects, utilizing Agile or Waterfall methodologies.
• Relevant experience of translating technical concepts into business terms.

Workplace type:
Hybrid Working
About NTT DATA
NTT DATA is a $30+ billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune
Global 100. We are committed to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through
responsible innovation. We are one of the world’s leading AI and digital infrastructure providers, with
unmatched capabilities in enterprise-scale AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centers and
application services. Our consulting and industry solutions help organizations and society move
confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have experts in more
than 70 countries. We also offer clients access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centers as well as
established and start-up partners. NTT DATA is part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each
year in R&D.

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