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As the Head of Information Technology at our Financial Services company in Thrissur, Kerala, you will play a crucial role in leading our technology function and driving digital transformation. You will be responsible for overseeing software development, testing, project management, vendor relationships, IT operations, compliance, and risk management. **Key Responsibilities:** - **Technology Leadership** - Lead the design, development, deployment, and support of enterprise applications (web, mobile, and backend). - Stay updated with modern technology stacks and guide the adoption of appropriate tools and frameworks. - Ensure robustness, scalability, and performance of internal platforms and customer-facing solutions. - **Software Development & Testing** - Review and contribute to codebase across full-stack technologies. - Establish and enforce best practices for code quality, security, and performance. - Oversee functional, regression, and user acceptance testing (UAT) processes. - **Project & Program Management** - Drive IT projects end-to-end, including planning, resource allocation, timelines, and budget tracking. - Implement Agile/Scrum-based methodologies for product and system development. - Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure timely project delivery. - **Vendor & Partner Management** - Evaluate, select, and manage relationships with third-party IT service providers and software vendors. - Monitor SLAs, resolve escalations, and ensure timely delivery from external partners. - Negotiate contracts and ensure cost-effective procurement of software/hardware/services. - **IT Operations & Infrastructure** - Manage enterprise IT infrastructure, including networks, servers, cloud services, databases, and cybersecurity. - Ensure business continuity, backup protocols, and disaster recovery mechanisms are in place. - **Compliance & Risk Management** - Ensure compliance with regulatory and data protection norms. - Work with internal audit and risk teams to address IT vulnerabilities and gaps. **Qualifications Required:** - Education: B.Tech/B.E. in Computer Science, IT, or related field. MBA or equivalent is a plus. - Experience: 10+ years in IT, with at least 3 years in a leadership role in BFSI or Fintech domains. - Strong hands-on experience in programming (e.g., Java, .NET, PHP, Python), frontend/backend frameworks, and databases (SQL/NoSQL). - Experience managing web and mobile app development, APIs, and integration projects. - Deep understanding of software testing methodologies and QA automation tools. - Proven ability to manage large-scale IT projects, budgets, and external vendors. - Strong interpersonal, leadership, and stakeholder management skills. As the Head of Information Technology at our Financial Services company in Thrissur, Kerala, you will play a crucial role in leading our technology function and driving digital transformation. You will be responsible for overseeing software development, testing, project management, vendor relationships, IT operations, compliance, and risk management. **Key Responsibilities:** - **Technology Leadership** - Lead the design, development, deployment, and support of enterprise applications (web, mobile, and backend). - Stay updated with modern technology stacks and guide the adoption of appropriate tools and frameworks. - Ensure robustness, scalability, and performance of internal platforms and customer-facing solutions. - **Software Development & Testing** - Review and contribute to codebase across full-stack technologies. - Establish and enforce best practices for code quality, security, and performance. - Oversee functional, regression, and user acceptance testing (UAT) processes. - **Project & Program Management** - Drive IT projects end-to-end, including planning, resource allocation, timelines, and budget tracking. - Implement Agile/Scrum-based methodologies for product and system development. - Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure timely project delivery. - **Vendor & Partner Management** - Evaluate, select, and manage relationships with third-party IT service providers and software vendors. - Monitor SLAs, resolve escalations, and ensure timely delivery from external partners. - Negotiate contracts and ensure cost-effective procurement of software/hardware/services. - **IT Operations & Infrastructure** - Manage enterprise IT infrastructure, including networks, servers, cloud services, databases, and cybersecurity. - Ensure business continuity, backup protocols, and disaster recovery mechanisms are in place. - **Compliance & Risk Management** - Ensure compliance with regulatory and data protection norms. - Work with internal audit and risk teams to address IT vulnerabilities and gaps. **Qualifications Required:** - Education: B.Tech/B.E. in Computer Science, IT, or related field. MBA or equivalent is a plus. - Experience: 10+ years in IT, with at least 3 years
