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Job Title: Head of Application Development & Support Job Requisition: R0080416 No. of Vacancies: 1 Location: Pune Full time /Part Time: Full time Regular /Temporary: Regular SANDVIK COROMANT is the world’s leading supplier of tools, tooling solutions and know-how to the metalworking industry. With extensive investments in research and development we create unique innovations and set new productivity standards together with our customers. These include the world's major automotive, aerospace and energy industries. Sandvik Coromant has 8,000 employees and is represented in 130 countries. We are part of the business area Sandvik Machining Solutions within the global industrial group Sandvik. At Sandvik Coromant, we are driven by a passion for excellence in everything we do. Our belief is that sustainable success is a team effort and with our profound knowledge of metal cutting and insight into the varying challenges of different industries, we strive to develop innovative solutions in collaboration with our customers, to meet both current and future demands. We are seeking for people who are passionate in their work and possess the drive to excel to join us. Purpose: As a Head of Application Development and Support is a global role where you would be responsible for developing , managing and enhancing ‘digital solutions/applications curated by DIH members or your team members. You are responsible for driving end-to-end software/application delivery, ensuring the quality and speed of execution across web and mobile platforms. Leveraging and institutionalizing agile way of working, the Head of Application Development and Support will understand business logic, guide application development team and oversee the software/digital solutions development lifecycle. You will own and Implement industry best practices, and create sustainable development and support processes eventually leading application development team from India. Additionally, this role will focus on hiring, developing, and motivating talent while being a hands-on technical leader who can engage in detailed problem-solving. Main Responsibilities: Collaborate with stakeholders to define and execute software development goals, ensuring alignment with the company’s digital strategy Lead the timely and high-quality execution of the digital applications’ portfolio by leveraging internal and external resources Design user interfaces and implement front-end components using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript frameworks such as React or Angular. Develop server-side logic and database integration using languages such as Node.js, Python, or Java. Collaborate with designers, product managers, and other stakeholders to define project requirements and deliverables. Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code following industry best practices. Perform code reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members. Troubleshoot and debug issues reported by clients or internal stakeholders. Stay updated on emerging technologies and trends in web development Continuously refine and implement scalable processes for software development, deployment, and support Use structured frameworks like scrum methodologies to ensure cross-functional engagement and delivery accountability Work with agile development methodologies, adhering to best practices and pursuing continued learning opportunities Identify skill gaps and address them through targeted hiring, strategic partnerships, and upskilling initiatives Actively develop and motivate team members by providing real-time coaching, assigning developmental projects, and fostering career growth Ensure that global digital initiatives improve the customer experience and drive the adoption of digital solutions Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams like Corporate IT, Cyber Security, Data and AI teams, and Digital platform product owners, Commercial, and Operational stakeholders, to deliver high-impact projects Act as a technical authority, providing guidance on architecture, design, and implementation Help with application feasibility analysis and building uses cases related to software development and test new digital applications/solutions, processes and operational changes that will improve productivity and end user experience Working with the team to develop intelligent dashboards, reporting, and analysis tools Ensure application performance, uptime, and scale, maintaining high standards of code quality and thoughtful application design Conduct usability testing and gather feedback from users to continuously improve the user experience Stay updated on the latest trends and technologies in software development, Full stack development, Database management, UI/UX design etc. Key Competencies: Master or bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, mathematics or similar fields. 10 to 15 years of experience in leading and managing large and multi-disciplinary software /applications/digital solutions team in global setup. Hand-on experience in application/software development 5+ experience in managerial/team management role Experience of working in a cross functional team with global set up Experience in setting up agile way of working and mentoring team on agile/scrum methodology Experience in delivering multi-stack applications for different industry verticals Software Development: Understanding of various programming languages and software development methodologies Database Management: Understanding database systems to manage and organize digital assets effectively. SQL, Oracle Database Security: Understanding of cybersecurity principles to safeguard digital assets from threats and vulnerabilities Integration: Develop the ability to support integration of different systems and solutions within the catalogue to ensure interoperability. Basic understanding in data visualization, data modelling and data analysis (preferably Power Bi) Basic understanding in data engineering (non-drag and drop ETL, data wrangling, data quality, warehousing, etc.) Good understanding of software development project management tools such as DevOps, Jira, Kanban, Gantt Charts, Miro Good understanding of different phases of web applications such as concepts, development, testing, deployment and maintenance Conceptual knowledge on open source/open standards big data technologies, e.g.: Hadoop, Spark, Hive, HBase, Cassandra, Drill, Databricks, EMR/HDInsight, etc. Knowledge of streaming data technology and uses: Kafka/Kinesis, Confluent Platform, Flink, Samza, Spark Streaming, Druid, Elasticsearch, etc. would be an added advantage Stakeholder Management: Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders, including developers, users, and management, to understand requirements and gather feedback Training and Support: Skill in providing training and support to users of the digital solutions within the catalogue Benefits: Sandvik offers a competitive total compensation package including comprehensive benefits. In addition, we provide opportunities for professional competence development and training, as well as opportunities for career advancement. How to apply: You may upload your updated profile in Workday against JR Number R0080416 through your login, no later than June 27, 2025 Or Please send your application by registering on our site www.sandvik.com/career and uploading your CV against the JR Number R0080416 by June 27, 2025. Show more Show less
