IT Applications Lead Expert

Purpose of Job

Jobholders at this level may be regarded as a source of expertise and are responsible for developing frameworks, policies and operational plans. They also analyze complex issues, understand business needs, bring together multiple concepts and translate them into tangible actions and support to enhance performance of the function.

Job Responsibilities

• Coordinate with Enterprise Architecture to research and remain abreast of the latest enterprise architecture and application development trends, establish policy and strategy for the selection of systems architecture components, and promote the discipline to ensure consistency
• Gather project needs in coordination with project team, review users’ requirements, and determine specific system requirements including time and resources needed to complete project
• Understand business requirements, customer journeys, etc. in conjunction with analysts and designers, verify the technical feasibility of designs, build detailed specifications and resolve development issues
• Follow testing standards and guidelines, and conduct component test prior to code merge and/or release to the quality and assurance team for testing
• Follow the latest integration standards and best practices, deploy various integration processes, facilitate various integration activities, and administer all programming components
• Conduct research on applications support standards, identify challenges, and remain abreast of the latest application development and changes in ZATCA to anticipate and align support activities
• Follow all relevant policies, processes and standard operating procedures so that work is carried out in a controlled and consistent manner
• Train junior staff on the different job activities to ensure transfer of know-how, when applicable
  
  
  

Job Details

Communication and Contacs

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent is required
• Master’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or equivalent is preferred
  
  
  

Experience

A minimum of 6 years of relevant experience

Competencies

Solutions Development Planning and Integration - Advanced

Professionalism - Proficient

Project Management - Advanced

Collaboration and Communication - Proficient

Software Development - Advanced

IT Change Management - Advanced

Results Oriented - Proficient

IT Compliance - Advanced

Customer Focus - Proficient

Enablement of Change and Innovation - Proficient