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TALENTMATE

IT Applications Manager

TALENTMATE
United Arab Emirates · Full-time · Mid-Senior

Job Description

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced IT Applications Manager to own, architect, and evolve the organization’s enterprise application landscape. This role blends hands-on technical depth with strategic leadership, covering ERP platforms, cloud and on-prem infrastructure, system integrations, AI-driven automation, and custom application development.

The ideal candidate has grown from a strong engineering background into an applications leadership role, capable of designing solutions, reviewing code, challenging vendors, and translating business needs into scalable, secure systems.

Key Responsibilities

Enterprise Applications & ERP

  • Own and manage enterprise platforms including SAP S/4HANA, SAP BTP, Epicor, and internally developed applications.
  • Lead ERP implementations, upgrades, integrations, and post-go-live stabilization.
  • Drive SAP BTP adoption for extensions, integrations, and automation.

Architecture, Integrations & Development

  • Design, implement and govern application architecture, integrations, and API strategies across cloud and on-prem systems.
  • Develop, deploy and maintain custom enterprise solutions using .NET, Python, Angular, and mobile platforms (iOS, Android).
  • Ensure scalable, maintainable, and secure integration patterns using REST/OData and event-driven approaches.

Cloud, Infrastructure & DevOps

  • Lead migration and optimization of workloads to cloud AWS (EC2, S3, RDS) and Azure.
  • Oversee CI/CD pipelines using Git, Jenkins, Docker, and modern DevOps practices.
  • Balance cloud and on-prem infrastructure for performance, cost, and compliance.

AI, Automation & Innovation

  • Identify and implement AI-driven solutions including virtual agents, workflow automation, and RPA.
  • Deliver measurable business outcomes such as cost reduction, efficiency gains, and improved customer experience.
  • Evaluate emerging AI and automation tools for enterprise use.

Security & Compliance

  • Enforce application security standards aligned with OWASP Top 10 and VAPT findings.
  • Collaborate with security teams to harden applications and ensure compliance.
  • Fix and mitigate the security findings in web and mobile applications

Leadership, Vendors & Governance

  • Lead and mentor internal teams and external consultants across functional and technical domains.
  • Manage vendors and system integrators, including RFPs, evaluations, and contract negotiations.
  • Own application budgets, resource planning, and cost optimization initiatives.
  • Act as a trusted technology advisor to Head of Enterprise Applications.

Required Experience & Qualifications

  • 15+ years of experience in enterprise application development and management.
  • Proven experience managing ERP ecosystems (SAP S/4HANA, or equivalent).
  • Strong background in software engineering with hands-on experience in Java, .NET, and Python.
  • Solid experience with system integrations, APIs, and middleware platforms.
  • Practical experience with AWS and Azure cloud infrastructure and hybrid environments.
  • Demonstrated success delivering AI or automation initiatives with tangible business impact.
  • Experience leading teams and managing third-party vendors.
  • Knowledge of On Prem Infrastructure from Applications Perspective (VMs, Certificates, Loading Balancing, High Availablity etc) Strong understanding of application security and enterprise governance.

Job Details

Role Level: Mid-Level Work Type: Full-Time Country: United Arab Emirates City: Dubai Company Website: http://www.venqtel.com Job Function: Information Technology (IT) Company Industry/

Sector: Software Development

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Posted
Dec 17, 2025
Type
Full-time
Level
Mid-Senior
Location
Dubai
Company
TALENTMATE

Industries

IT Services IT Consulting

Categories

Project Management Information Technology

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