Senior IT Application Owner

Position Overview Job Title: Senior IT Application Owner Location: Birmingham Corporate Title: - Vice President The ITAO (IT Application Owner) will be responsible for to assist with incorporating the adopted approach into best practice and to improve the infrastructure ensuring compliance with technical roadmap, to improve safety and security of the application, compliance while delivering change into production. In this Role you will be enhancing the ITAO function for the Event Management Suite of applications in adherence with the bank's ITAO Standards. You will work as ITAO for Automation platforms in DB, focusing on operational maintenance automation, technology operations automation, and workload automation. You will also support availability, event, performance, and capacity management across the Bank's infrastructure and application estates. What We'll Offer You A healthy, engaged and well-supported workforce are better equipped to do their best work and, more importantly, enjoy their lives inside and outside the workplace. That's why we are committed to providing an environment with your development and wellbeing at its centre. You can expect: Hybrid Working - we understand that employee expectations and preferences are changing. We have implemented a model that enables eligible employees to work remotely for a part of their working time and reach a working pattern that works for them Competitive salary and non-contributory pension 30 days' holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase additional days Life Assurance and Private Healthcare for you and your family A range of flexible benefits including Retail Discounts, a Bike4Work scheme and Gym benefits The opportunity to support a wide ranging CSR programme + 2 days' volunteering leave per year Your Key Responsibilities Serve as the local subject matter expert for automation applications, act as the SPOC, and interact with third-party vendors, local, and global teams. Contribute to implementation and maintenance throughout the project and software development lifecycle. Possess sound IT risk management skills and follow various service delivery approaches, acknowledging the interface with the application's lifecycle. Collaborate with stakeholders to address current infrastructure gaps and industry innovations, improving the infrastructure. Understand development methodologies and IT policies necessary for effective performance within the organization, aligned with the bank's risk appetite. Participate in TM planning/Scrum meetings, gather tasks before Quarterly Reviews, set priorities by working closely with the Scrum Master, and support audit functions in reducing risk, maintaining compliance documentation. Manage and maintain applications ensuring compliance with IT policies, deliver application releases and defect fixes, assist and oversee junior team members, and handle various enterprise IT governance and management activities. Your Skills And Experience IT experience with expertise in system design, development, implementation, user support, and project management knowledge. Proficient in application architectures and software interfaces, along with a solid understanding of IT risk, controls, and security. Demonstrates high performance and productivity focus, leading teams effectively towards delivery. Possesses strong analytical, problem-solving, and creative abilities. Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and a proactive, adaptable approach. Highly efficient, organized, and detail-oriented in managing tasks. How We'll Support You Training and development to help you excel in your career Coaching and support from experts in your team A culture of continuous learning to aid progression We value diversity and as an equal opportunities' employer, we make reasonable adjustments for those with a disability such as the provision of assistive equipment if required (e.g. screen readers, assistive hearing devices, adapted keyboards) Please note the expected salary for some roles may be below the minimum level requirements to support candidates who require a Skilled Worker visa to work in the UK. Should you already have a Skilled Worker visa and are identified for a role, we can discuss and support you with the process

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