IT Applications Manager

I am current recruiting for an Applications Manager for a well-established financial services company based in the North West of England. The ideal candidate must have a strong application management background.

Application Manager Responsibilities:

• Ensuring that the Oracle databases are managed and administered efficiently.
• Manage the underlying Linux database platforms to improve efficiency and minimise downtime.
• Plan and manage development work streams, allocating and managing work for team members.
• Contribute to the development, testing and implementation of software, systems and enhancements to the core processing systems and platforms.
• Provide third-line support to IT systems issues and queries.
• Recommend technical solutions for projects and contribute to strategic planning activities, conducting research and acting as technical lead.
• Produce quality documentation including proposals and reports on a variety of technical matters.
• Work on a rota basis performing the End of Day process and assisting with out of hours on call support.

Application Manager experience/skills.

• Experience in a senior IT development or line responsibility role preferably with an application development or support background including software development lifecycles.
• Experience of Oracle database administration.
• Change management experience, able to plan and co-ordinate multiple IT change activities including liaison with business staff.
• Experience of creating and executing rigorous system test plans.
• Logical thinker with strong ability to problem solve.
• The ability to work under own initiative and to strict deadlines.
• Meticulous and thorough in approach and a good team player.
• Ability to communicate technical details effectively and professionally with staff from all levels.

If you possess the above skills, experience and attributes then apply now without further delay