Application Development Manager

Application Development Manager

CDI

• Software and Application Manager to manage end‑to‑end software development projects and L3 support for Trade Finance applications.
• Work closely with developers, Business Analysts, and QA engineers to review and deliver enhancements on time and within expected timelines.
• Analyze the functional flow and design the system using efficient algorithms.

• Oversee the end‑to‑end development of BGC (Bank Guarantee Commission) system using Agile methodologies, including Scrum and Kanban.
• Lead cross‑functional teams, including developers, BA, and QA engineers, to deliver high‑quality enhancements on time and within expected timelines.
• Monitor the results and quality of the delivery and ensure projects are scoped correctly for the releases.
• Review solutions and provide technical expertise to the development of software and application features, ensuring that appropriate security and risk factors are considered.
• Develop and maintain project plans, including schedules and resource allocation.
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies, including daily stand‑ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
• Identify and manage project risks and issues and develop mitigation strategies as needed.
• Communicate project status, risks, and issues to stakeholders, including senior management, customers, and team members.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and identify opportunities to improve Agile processes and practices.

• Liaise with sponsors and project managers, keeping them updated on release progress against milestones, risks, issues and finances.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with Operations and infrastructure Technology team(s) to ensure changes deliver to time, cost and quality measures.
• Ability to communicate and present key delivery strategies to senior business stakeholders.
• Communicate release status, activity progress and issues encountered throughout the duration of release activities.
• Help troubleshoot and coordinate activities to resolve incidents and issues in non‑prod and prod regions.
• Provide project reporting to IT management on ongoing status, milestones, successes, and project risks.
• Set and communicate release schedules and expectations across all involved.
• Manage and control issues and risks for the duration of the release cycle to ensure a well‑organized and successful deployment.

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science/engineering, business, or other related degree or an equivalent in education and experience.
• Experience in the Finance services industry is mandatory (with ideally, knowledge of the Trade Finance area).
• Minimum of 3 years IT release management experience.
• Minimum of 5 years in an IT infrastructures management role.
• Java, J2EE.
• Oracle Database.
• Spring, Spring Boot frameworks.
• Hibernate.
• JIRA, JENKINS/CI‑CD.
• J2EE & technical design knowledge/concepts & performance tuning.
• Sound fundamentals of Microservices design patterns and API Architecture.
• Strong communication, organizational and problem‑solving skills.
• Experience in transformations with a complex environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to build positive relationships with team/external 3rd IT party partners.
• Familiarity with Agile software development and Dev/Ops practices and concepts.
• Knowledge on TRM Guidelines and ITIL knowledge a plus.

CDI

We are currently seeking an expert in biotech processes to join our Life Sciences team in Neuchâtel.

• Serve as the primary technical contact for production equipment and systems.
• Support and lead design, installation, commissioning, and qualification activities.
• Troubleshoot issues and drive corrective actions and process improvements.
• Ensure equipment is fit for use, compliant, and safe.
• Coordinate modifications, upgrades, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with cGMP, GEP, safety, and engineering standards.
• Participate in audits as a system expert.
• Lead the equipment obsolescence program.
• Work hands‑on with operations in a fast‑paced environment.

• Bioreactors and process vessels
• Chromatography and filtration (incl. UF/DF)

Our positions are open to people who have been recognized as disabled workers. T&S Group promotes diversity and equality in the workplace. All qualified M/F candidates are considered for employment on an equal basis.