Lead Application Operations Engineer

We are currently seeking a talented Lead Application Operations Engineer to join our Applications & Platforms branch, part of the Chief Digital Office, where we are responsible for delivering, supporting, and managing our essential business applications and platforms. You will lead a team of senior engineers, providing support for our critical systems and ensuring optimal performance.

In this key role, you will work closely with internal and external stakeholders, applying your technical expertise and strong problem-solving skills to resolve complex, high-priority incidents. You will play a vital part in maintaining application availability and reliability through effective monitoring, maintenance, and configuration oversight.

We are seeking experienced IT leaders with a broad technical background in supporting infrastructure, cloud, and enterprise systems. The ideal candidate will be adept at navigating complex digital environments and communicating effectively with stakeholders at all levels, both technical and non technical. Please note, this position is not within a DevOps capacity. If you're ready to lead in a fast paced, evolving environment, we want to hear from you.

A Lead Application Operations Engineer defines the application strategy and the strategy for security administration.

At this role level, you will:

• liaise with leads within IT operations on how applications are performing and changes that need to be put in place
• potentially manage and maintain certain aspects of an application (depending on the complexity and size of a project, and the likely impact it will have on the business)