IT Application Owner

Job Description:

IT Application Owner (f/m/x)

DB Global Technology is Deutsche Bank’s technology center in Central and Eastern Europe. Since its set-up in 2013, Bucharest Technology Centre (BEX) has constantly proven its capacity to deliver global technology products and services, playing a dynamic role in the Bank’s technology transformation.

We have a robust, hands-on engineering culture dedicated to continuous learning, knowledge-sharing, technical skill development and networking. We are an essential part of the Bank’s technology platform and develop applications for many important business areas

The IT Application Owner (ITAO) has sound IT risk management skills. They follow one of several possible service delivery approaches, acknowledge interference with the IT application’s life cycle and assist with incorporating the adopted approach into best practice. The ITAO is aware of the gap in the current infrastructure solutions and where industry innovations are along the maturity lifecycle. They work with application stakeholders to improve the infrastructure, ensuring compliance with the technical roadmap.

Responsibilities

• acting to improve safety and security of the application.

• complying with regulations, policies, and standards and enhancing operational readiness, and ease maintenance of the environment for delivering change into production

• supporting the bank’s audit function in the remediation of audit points and self-identified issues to reduce risk.

• producing and maintaining accurate documentation on compliance with methodologies, IT policies and IT security requirements.

• interacting with and influencing colleagues on the governance of IT platform reliability and resilience.

• acting as role model for individuals aspiring to follow an expert career path by passionately promoting the merits of expert roles and the contribution of their Profession.

• challenging the ‘status quo’ and influences key stakeholders to ensure industry best practice is adhered to within their area of expertise.

Skills

• Sound knowledge of development methodologies and the IT policies necessary to perform effectively in the organization, aligned to the bank’s appetite for risk.

• At least 5 years of professional working experience in application management role related to engineering with bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science or computer engineering.

• Autonomy:   Working under general direction. Using discretion in identifying and responding to complex issues and assignments. Receives specific direction, accepts guidance, and has work reviewed at agreed milestones. Determines when issues should be escalated to a higher level.

• Influence: Interacting with and influencing colleagues. Has working level contact with customers, suppliers, and partners. May supervise others or make decisions which impact the work assigned to individuals or phases of projects. Understands and collaborates on the analysis of user/customer needs and represents this in their work.

• Complexity: Performing a range of work, sometimes complex and non-routine, in a variety of environments. Applies methodical approach to issue definition and resolution.

• Knowledge: Having a sound generic, domain and specialist knowledge necessary to perform effectively in the organization typically gained from recognized bodies of knowledge and organizational information. Demonstrates effective application of knowledge. Has an appreciation of the wider business context. Takes action to develop own knowledge.

Well-being & Benefits

Emotionally and mentally balanced: we support you in dealing with life crises, maintaining stability through illness, and maintaining good mental health

• Empowering managers who value your ideas and decisions. Show your positive attitude, determination, and open-mindedness.
• A professional, passionate, and fun workplace with flexible Work from Home options.
• A modern office with fun and relaxing areas to boost creativity.
• Continuous learning culture with coaching and support from team experts.

Physically thriving we support you managing your physical health by taking appropriate preventive measures and providing a workplace that helps you thrive

• Private healthcare and life insurance with premium benefits for you and discounts for your loved ones.

Socially connected: we strongly believe in collaboration, inclusion and feeling connected to open up new perspectives and strengthen our self-confidence and wellbeing.

• Kids@TheOffice - support for unexpected events requiring you to care for your kids during work hours.
• Enjoy retailer discounts, cultural and CSR activities, employee sport clubs, workshops, and more.

Financially secure: : we support you to meet personal financial goals during your active career and for the future

• Competitive income, performance-based promotions, and a sense of purpose.
• 24 days holiday, loyalty days, and bank holidays (including weekdays for weekend bank holidays).

Culture outro

We strive for a culture in which we are empowered to excel together every day. This includes acting responsibly, thinking commercially, taking initiative and working collaboratively.