Manager Enterprise Application

Job Summary

Enterprise Application Lead

1. Application Management & Support

• Manage end-to-end lifecycle of enterprise applications including:
• Design, development, administration, and maintenance
• Monitor system performance, availability, and security
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex application, database, and server issues

2. Installation, Upgrades & Maintenance

• Lead installation, configuration, and upgrades of:
• Applications, databases, middleware, and servers
• Perform system migrations, refreshes, and patch management
• Ensure smooth deployment of new releases and updates

3. Architecture & System Design

• Define and implement enterprise application architecture strategies
• Design multi-tier environments including:
• Application servers
• Database servers
• Web servers
• Align architecture with The Open Group Architecture Framework principles

4. Integration & SOA

• Design and maintain integration between enterprise systems
• Contribute to and enhance Service-Oriented Architecture
• Ensure seamless interoperability across applications

5. Technical Leadership

• Lead and mentor:
• Database Administrators
• Software Engineers
• Act as technical lead for implementation and upgrade projects
• Provide architecture recommendations and best practices

6. Performance & Capacity Management

• Monitor and ensure:
• High availability
• Disaster recovery readiness
• Load balancing and system performance
• Plan for future capacity requirements (database, storage, servers)

7. Testing & Change Management

• Perform system configuration, testing, and validation
• Support change management processes
• Ensure quality and stability during upgrades and releases

8. Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity

• Participate in disaster recovery planning and testing
• Maintain DR documentation and procedures
• Ensure fault-tolerant system environments

9. Documentation & Governance

• Maintain technical documentation, system inventories, and procedures
• Ensure compliance with IT standards and governance frameworks
• Document system configurations and operational processes

10. Requirement Gathering & Stakeholder Support

• Capture and analyze end-user requirements
• Map requirements to enterprise architecture standards
• Collaborate with business users and IT teams

• Application Architecture & System Design

• Multi-tier architecture (web, app, DB layers)
• System integration & SOA

Technology Expertise

• Oracle tools and technologies
• Application engines, process scheduling, and reporting
• Relational databases (SQL-based systems)
• Open-source technologies
• Version control systems and test-driven development

Enterprise Systems (Preferred)

• Ellucian Banner
• Academic and research systems (Campus Solutions)

Other Skills

• Performance tuning and system monitoring
• Disaster recovery and backup strategies
• Troubleshooting and root cause analysis

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field
• 6–8 years of experience in enterprise application development/support
• Minimum 2 years in a leadership or supervisory role