Team Leader IT Application Development

The University | About us...

The University of Luxembourg is an international research university with a distinctly multilingual and interdisciplinary character. The University was founded in 2003 and counts more than 6,700 students and more than 2,000 employees from around the world. The University's faculties and interdisciplinary centres focus on research in the areas of Computer Science and ICT Security, Materials Science, European and International Law, Finance and Financial Innovation, Education, Contemporary and Digital History. In addition, the University focuses on cross-disciplinary research in the areas of Data Modelling and Simulation as well as Health and System Biomedicine. Times Higher Education ranks the University of Luxembourg #3 worldwide for its "international outlook," #20 in the Young University Ranking 2021 and among the top 250 universities worldwide.

We're looking for people driven by excellence, excited about innovation, and looking to make a difference. If this sounds like you, you've come to the right place!

Your Role...

We are seeking an experienced Team Leader Application Development to join our IT management team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and leading three teams: one focused on ERP development, integration, and support; another handling .NET development and support; and a third team specializing in Low-Code/No-Code application development and integration. They play a key role in driving innovation and ensuring seamless and secure application lifecycle management across all platforms.

Responsibilities:

• Lead, manage, and motivate a team of over 20 people, including product owners, business analysts, application integrators, and developers. Fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
• Ensure optimum team performance, identify training needs, and provide mentorship to team members.
• Foster collaboration and effective communication among teams to ensure project success and organizational growth.
• Define and implement the university's application architecture vision, aligning it with the institution's strategic goals.
• Develop and maintain architecture policies, standards, and procedures to ensure consistency and scalability across applications.
• Collaborate closely with the IT management team and CISO in order to guarantee success of university projects.
• Promote Agile methodologies and practices within the teams, driving continuous improvement in development processes.
• Facilitate communication and collaboration between development teams and stakeholders.
• Harmonize application lifecycle management practices across the teams, ensuring consistent delivery of high-quality solutions.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with various stakeholders in the organization, especially applications sponsors.
• Develop and manage the application development budget, ensuring optimal resource allocation.

What we expect from you…

• Academic background in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• A minimum of 10 years of experience in application development, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Extensive experience in delivering hybrid and cloud-native solutions.
• Proven experience managing teams working on SAP, .NET, and Low-Code/No-Code platforms (including ServiceNow, Microsoft Power Platform, and Azure Logic Apps).
• Strong knowledge of enterprise architecture principles, methodologies, and frameworks.
• Deep understanding of Agile principles and practices.
• Strong leadership and communication skills to effectively manage and motivate a team, with the ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
• Strategic thinking, solution-oriented, pragmatic, and problem-solving mindset.
• Fluency in French and English.

How to apply...

Applications should include:

• Curriculum Vitae
• Cover letter

Early application is highly encouraged, as the applications will be processed upon reception. Please apply ONLINE formally through the HR system. Applications by email will not be considered.

The University of Luxembourg embraces inclusion and diversity as key values. We are fully committed to removing any discriminatory barrier related to gender, and not only, in recruitment and career progression of our staff.

General information:

• Contract Type: Permanent
• Work Hours: Full Time 40.0 Hours per Week
• Location: Belval
• Internal Title: Team leader
• Job Reference: UOL06367