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Technical Application Lead We are seeking a Technical Application Lead to manage and optimise the deployment processes for Teamcenter PLM and Polarion ALM applications The role focuses on ensuring best practices in development and deployment, maintaining high-quality standards, documenting processes, and providing end-to-end traceability for changes, releases, and versions The candidate will oversee application infrastructure, manage configurations, maintain development, QA, and production environments, and ensure deployments are thoroughly tested before release. Key Responsibilities: Lead and optimize Teamcenter PLM and Polarion ALM application deployments, ensuring high-quality releases. Establish and enforce best practices in version control, configuration management, and deployment automation. Manage application infrastructure and environments (development, QA, production) ensuring stability and performance. Conduct performance tuning, testing, and troubleshooting to maximize application efficiency and reliability. Identify and mitigate application vulnerabilities, proactively addressing cybersecurity threats to safeguard systems. Ensure comprehensive documentation of processes, configurations, and changes to maintain traceability. Collaborate with business stakeholders, developers, QA, and IT teams to align deployments with business needs. Develop and enforce CI/CD pipelines to streamline build, test, and deployment cycles. Monitor application performance, identify issues, and implement corrective actions. Oversee compliance with IT security, data privacy, and regulatory requirements. Provide technical leadership and mentorship to development and support teams. Manage incident resolution and root cause analysis for deployment-related issues. Continuously evaluate and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce downtime. Functional Skills: Strong expertise in PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) and ALM (Application Lifecycle Management) principles. Deep understanding of Teamcenter PLM and Polarion ALM architecture, configuration, and deployment strategies. Experience in release management, version control, and configuration management best practices Proficiency in process automation, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps practices. Ability to drive change management processes for application enhancements and upgrades Experience in troubleshooting application performance and deployment issues. Strong project management skills to coordinate across multiple teams and stakeholders. Ability to work in an Agile development environment. Expertise in technical documentation and process standardization. Strong communication skills to interact with technical and non-technical stakeholders. Non-Functional Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. High attention to detail and commitment to quality assurance. Ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Strong leadership and mentoring skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment. Technical Skills: Application & Deployment: Teamcenter PLM & Polarion ALM deployment, configuration, and administration. Experience with Teamcenter configurations and workflow management. Experience with Polarion configurations, scripting, and API integrations. Hands-on experience in Teamcenter & Polarion upgrade processes. Development & Scripting: Strong proficiency in Java, C++, Python, Shell scripting, and Groovy for automation. Experience with Teamcenter ITK (Integration Toolkit), RAC customization, and Active Workspace customization. Experience with Polarion extensions, APIs, and scripting DevOps & CI/CD Expertise in CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitLab CI, or Azure DevOps. Experience with Docker and Kubernetes for containerized deployments. Knowledge of Terraform or Ansible for infrastructure automation. Database & System Administration: Experience with Oracle, SQL Server, or PostgreSQL database administration and query optimization. Understanding of Linux and Windows Server environments. Familiarity with load balancing, clustering, and performance tuning Security & Compliance: Strong knowledge of LDAP, SSO, Active Directory, and Role-Based Access Control (RBAC). Understanding of ISO 27001, NIST, or other compliance frameworks. Experience implementing backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity plans. Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field. Teamcenter & Polarion certifications are a plus Experience in aerospace, automotive, or manufacturing industries is preferred. Prior experience working in large-scale enterprise application environments. Experience with cloud-based deployments (AWS, Azure, or GCP) is an Show more Show less
