IT Application Owner

About DB Global Technology

DB Global Technology (DBGT), also known as Bucharest Excellence Center (BEX) is a subsidiary of Deutsche Bank’s AG established in Bucharest, Romania, as a dedicated application development and software engineering center for leading-edge technology solutions that power the future of global capital markets.

Responsibilities

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.

The ITAO has a sound knowledge of development methodologies and the IT policies necessary to perform effectively in the organization, aligned to the bank’s appetite for risk.

The ITAO acts to improve safety and security of the application, compliance with regulations, policies, and standards, enhance operational readiness, and ease maintenance of the environment for delivering change into production.

The ITAO supports the bank’s audit function in the remediation of audit points and self-identified issues to reduce risk. The ITAO is responsible for producing and maintaining accurate documentation on compliance with methodologies, IT policies and IT security requirements. The ITAO interacts with and influences colleagues on the governance of IT platform reliability and resilience.

Skills and experience

• 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:  Works under general direction. Uses 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: Interacts with and influences 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: Performs a range of work, sometimes complex and non-routine, in a variety of environments. Applies methodical approach to issue definition and resolution.

• Knowledge: Has 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.

• Skills: Demonstrates effective communication skills. Plans, schedules and monitors own work (and that of others where applicable) competently within limited deadlines and according to relevant legislation, standards and procedures. Contributes fully to the work of teams. Appreciates how own role relates to other roles and to the business of the employer or client. Demonstrates an analytical and systematic approach to issue resolution. Takes the initiative in identifying and negotiating appropriate personal development opportunities.

• Expectations: These are also important for reinforcing our Deutsche Bank Values and Beliefs:

  • Acts 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.

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

  • Mentors’ individuals across the Bank who wish to follow an expert career path through sharing their experience, expertise, and insight.

  • Builds, captures, and manages the transfers of knowledge across the Professional community.

  • Provides Profession Owners with input that shapes the curriculum.

  • Defines and implements best practices, solutions and standards related to their area of expertise.

  • Demonstrates thought leadership through seeking out opportunities to shape the agenda with Regulators, Government Departments and Professional bodies.

  • Cultivates and maintains effective working relationships with stakeholders and clients by articulating the contribution, commercial impact, and benefits of expert roles.

How we’ll support you

• Training and development to help you excel in your career

• Coaching and support from experts in your team

• A culture of continuous learning to aid progression

What we offer 

• A rewarding work: we offer a purpose, a competitive income and promotions based on performance 

• Managers that empower your ideas and your decision-making abilities. You’re encouraged to show your good vibe, determination, and open mindedness 

• A professional, passionate, driven, but at the same time fun workplace. It is also flexible, including Work from Home opportunities] 

• Medical providers to choose from with premium benefits for you and your loved ones 

• The better you feel, the better you work. We nurture you with highly modern office that includes plenty of fun and relaxing areas to boost your creativity. We also facilitate copiously retailer discounts, cultural and CSR activities, employee sport clubs, workshops & more. 

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.