Head of Development / Application Development Manager, Ref #: DZI1241

With more than 70 years of insurance experience, now backed by KBC Group – a strong international bank assurance group – DZI continues to be a leading player on the Bulgarian Insurance Market. Our mission is to make people’s lives more secure and peaceful, and we rely on our talented employees to achieve this ambitious goal! If you join our team, you will be surrounded with colleagues with similar values and you will know how your work impacts society. Given our ambitious plans, we are looking for new talents who can contribute to our mutual success. We are now looking for an experienced and motivated professional for the position of Head of Development / Application Development Manager.

Key Responsibilities:

Software Development Management:

• Oversee the design, development, and implementation of software applications.
• Ensure development projects are completed on time, within budget, and meet business requirements.

Technology Strategy and Planning:

• Develop and execute application development strategies that align with the organization’s business objectives.
• Identify and evaluate emerging technologies and trends to support innovation.

Team Leadership and Development:

• Lead, mentor, and develop the applications development team to achieve high performance.
• Conduct regular performance reviews and provide coaching to team members.

Project Management:

• Manage development projects from initiation to completion, ensuring effective planning, execution, and delivery.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project implementation.

Quality Assurance and Performance:

• Implement and maintain quality assurance processes to ensure the performance and reliability of applications.
• Conduct code reviews and testing to identify and address issues early in the development process.

Collaboration and Communication:

• Work closely with product managers, Architects, business analysts, and other stakeholders to gather requirements and define project scope.
• Communicate development progress and updates to senior management and stakeholders.

Innovation and Continuous Improvement:

• Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within the development team.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement best practices.

Budget Management:

• Develop and manage the applications development budget, ensuring efficient allocation of resources.
• Monitor and control development-related expenditures to stay within budget.

Requirements:

• 3+ years of professional experience in a similar position
• 3+ years of experience as a Senior Software Developer
• Strong technical and people management experience
• A strong understanding of the full life cycle of software development gained from previous employment in a software development environment or major software implementation project
• Knowledge and understanding of
• Microsoft technologies (SQL Server, C#, .Net and Web APIs)
• Oracle, Web and Database Open Source technologies,
• Microservices architecture
• Some experience in an agile development methodology such as Scrum
• Thorough knowledge and practical experience in task and project management;
• Knowledge and experience of implementing standards and quality assurance in delivering software solutions
• A proven track record of experience in systems analysis, relational database design, software design and the development of Oracle and Microsoft systems
• Proven ability to think and plan strategically to have a clear and full perspective,
• The ability to plan, prioritise and manage resources pragmatically across a complex portfolio of programmes and projects to meet agreed deadlines
• The ability to maintain and develop good technical knowledge of ICT innovations and strategic technical direction
• A ‘Can do/Make it happen’ attitude, taking ownership of issues and offering and implementing steps to resolve them
• Excellent in English language

We offer:

• Excellent opportunities for professional and career development in one of the leading bank-insurance companies in Bulgaria
• Competitive remuneration and bonus system
• Various opportunities for learning and further development of the professional skills and competences
• Preferential terms for use of products and services with all KBC Group companies in Bulgaria Additional health insurance
• Life/Accident Insurance
• Food vouchers – 55 EUR
• Referral program
• Additional bonus for important life events
• Hybrid working model and flexible working time (for the employees in Head Office)
• 25 days annual paid leave + 1 additional day for birthday
• Sport card
• Participation in a solidarity fund which helps employees and their families when necessary

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