GVA Partners Vacancy

Growth in Value Alliance (GV Alliance) Partners is a business advisory and market intelligence services firm. Our objectives are to assist organizations to achieve their growth aspirations by providing market intelligence, strategy blueprint, IT solution delivery expertise and business operation improvement capabilities

APPLICATIONS DELIVERY LEAD

JOB DESCRIPTION
Our Client is the third largest exchange in Africa. The Applications Delivery Lead reports to the Lead Technologist, Market Operations and Technology and is responsible for the development and delivery of the Exchange’s technical application requirements and its associated service delivery.
The post holder will possess a proven track record in designing, building and supporting a word class applications services in a secure manner with sound functionality, high usability and maximum uptime and in line with ITIL principles.

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum of 10 years post National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) programme delivery experience
B.Sc degree in Computer Science, Engineering discipline, Mathematics or Physics will be a distinct advantage
Solid technical track record in developing and supporting applications within the financial services sector is essential
Market Data Services experience will be a distinct advantage.
Experience on at least four core technical disciplines (e.g., C#, Java, MS SQL Server, .NET Framework, structured development and QA methodologies, networking, OS, etc.,) at a ‘hands-on’ level is essential
Experience with managing team of technical experts in a business critical service environment
Training on ITIL and experience in working in an ITIL based environment will be a distinct advantage
Technical certifications in software development to a high degree of proficiency
Experience in leading large technical teams and implementation programmes (>$500K) will be an advantage
Ability to demonstrate a track record of delivering complex business critical change
Experience in managing/working with senior stakeholders at CTx/Exec level will be a distinct advantage

TO APPLY
Interested and qualified candidates should send their applications and CV’s to: recruitment@gvapartners.com

DUE DATE: 30 April, 2015