Senior IT Specialist (Software Engineering)

Overview

Define strategy and lead software development initiatives

You have:

• Proven experience in software engineering and development
• Expertise in developing software delivery strategies
• Ability to manage and lead teams
• Knowledge of current software development methodologies
• Experience in stakeholder management and communication

Join Our Mission to Foster Prosperity in Asia

Are you looking to change the future of Asia and be a catalyst for positive change? We are thrilled to offer a unique opportunity to become an important part of the prestigious Asian Development Bank (ADB). At ADB, our mission is simple yet powerful: to alleviate poverty and promote sustainable development in the Asia-Pacific region.

Organizational Setting and Reporting Relationship

The positions of Senior IT Specialist (Software Engineering) will be assigned to the Digital for Institution Division (ITIN) or the Digital for Development Operations Division (ITOP) of the Information Technology Department (ITD) of ADB. ITD enables ADB's digital agenda and supports the Bank's global operations. The department delivers digital innovation, IT infrastructure, services and solutions, and provides tools and knowledge platforms.

ITIN and ITOP provide digital solutions by delivering and supporting software application/ data/business process management service products. The divisions work with business stakeholders to ensure the digital solutions portfolio and roadmap meet business needs. It also drives information consistency and efficiency of product delivery. Guided by the application governance framework and leveraging these foundational services, the divisions provide digital solutions to support: (i) financial, risk management, corporate, and administration systems for ITIN; or (ii) development operations, regional departments, resident missions, sectors and thematic knowledge management and market solution innovation for ITOP.

You will be based at our Headquarters in Manila, Philippines and will report to either Director, ITIN or Director, ITOP, with a dotted reporting line to the head of the Technology Engineering team, and will oversee junior team members.

Your Role

As Senior IT Specialist (Software Engineering), you will define the ITOP digital products and solution development vision and strategy and ensure alignment with ADB's architecture. You will anticipate the impact of external technological developments on the ADB's software architecture and strategy and ensure that the software development strategy and processes keep pace with the latest data protection and cyber security practices and guidelines. You will provide thought leadership on ADB's software deployment strategy, facilitate the seamless implementation and integration of software, and lead the use of design thinking, user-driven design and behavior-driven development for translating requirements to working software solutions. You will also evaluate the viability of recommended changes in software development methodologies, processes, and standards for implementation.

You will liaise and negotiate with external suppliers and set operating policies. You will provide a forward-looking perspective and be inspirational and decisive in envisioning the future of software and applications. You will also be an influential leader who communicates ideas persuasively and engages with team members and other stakeholders.

You will:

The two positions, while assigned to different divisions, will work together and with the Technology Engineering team to accomplish the following activities.

Develop software development strategy

Develop a high-performing software delivery organization

Establish standards for software engineering

Manage people and organization

Qualifications

You will need:

Benefits

ADB offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package. The salary will be based on ADB's standards and comparator markets, taking into account your qualifications and experience.

Additional Information

Multiple positions at various grades may be filled from this opening.

Actual position title and grade will be based on your qualifications, experience and job scope that will be assigned to the selected candidates.

Location will be at ADB Headquarters in Manila, Philippines.

About Us

Asian Development Bank (ADB) is an international development finance institution headquartered in Manila, Philippines and is composed of 69 members, 49 of which are from the Asia and Pacific region. ADB is committed to achieving a prosperous, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable Asia and the Pacific, while sustaining its efforts to eradicate extreme poverty. ADB combines finance, knowledge, and partnerships to fulfill its expanded vision under our Strategy 2030.

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