The Requirements
Client & Development Services (C&DS) primary function is to leverage best practice, technology expertise and manage resource utilisation across all application development functions globally.
· Provide solutions to meet the defined technology and information needs of the business, delivering to time, budget and quality to create a world class solution
· Provide project delivery governance and control of all Divisional and Group technology investment and services
· Provide project delivery governance and control of change through appropriate delivery channels and partners
· Responsible for ongoing development of Technology capability and capacity to met business needs
A key component of the C&DS organisation model is a significant focus on technical capability. The purpose of this is to establish and maintain a sustainable growth of skills and domain knowledge clustered around functionality and technologies within the relevant platforms.
International Payments & Channels Solutions within the C&DS Development function form part of the Development Organisation within C&DS. The team has responsibility for providing global platforms that support the business operation.
Typically Platform Design Lead will be aware of a range of systems, technologies and/or processes .They will demonstrate understanding of how these work and inter-relate to each other based on a general understanding of the business and of technology. The platform design lead will be an expert on number of platforms as well as have an understanding of all platforms.
Using the above knowledge, the platform design lead will typically:
Design solutions to achieve business goals ensuring it is appropriate and technically viable
Use an innovative approach to deliver design of complex solutions within time, budget and quality objectives while identifying alternatives options and recommending the best approach
Take ownership and maintain design artifacts
Provide technical/design direction to specialists, developers and testers based in multiple geographical locations
Establish internal / external relationships and relationships with vendors, in order to advise projects based on a wide perspective of several areas of specialism
Define appropriate solution for programs/platforms within domain/expertise
Provide detailed knowledge to troubleshoot issues in a particular domain/expertise
Collaborate and influence the appropriate usage of the domain/expertise
Ensure that the organisation is cognisant of external direction and the impact on the usage of the domain/expertise
Understand and provide guidance on balancing complexity, delivery and costs associated with the solution identified
Conduct, or provide input to the feasibility / solution options analysis highlighting solution strengths, weakness and making clear recommendations
Aid the development of colleagues by sharing expertise and specialist knowledge
Validate detailed design to ensure that the requirements are covered and design complies to the high level design
Ensuring that the standards are adhered to and processes are followed
Understanding the requirements( functional as well as non functional ) and pushing back to allow control of scope and minimal deviation from design
Understanding and appreciating the enterprise view and provide input in building/improving the enterprise
Produce estimates for design and development
Key Role Deliverables
Ownership of design, development and delivery of all design deliverables
A demonstrable technical skill in the area you are being consulted e-g database, middleware, quality, methods or systems
Create and maintain the platform technical roadmaps and designs
Provide constructive peer review for design deliverables
Ensure alignment of designs and solutions to strategic platform roadmaps
Provide in depth input in technical design , review and guidance to development and support teams
Take ownership and maintain design artifacts
Use an innovative approach to deliver complex solutions within time, budget and quality objectives while ensuring that business ,functional and non functional requirements are catered.
Assume ownership of the solution ensuring it is appropriate and technically viable
Use technical expertise to influence project plans and raise risks & issues where appropriate
Provide design direction to specialists, developers and testers based in multiple geographical locations
Provide accurate cost estimates for technical deliverables
Able to explain and present simple to complex ideas to both technical and non-technical audiences
Oversee release, implementation & test environment Management on platforms
Experience Required
Proven communication and influencing skills
Proven experience of ongoing development for a large scale transactional organisation
Must have good understanding of the design, operational principles and key processes
Demonstrable understanding of associated platforms and the underlying technology and business domain
Track record of supporting business and technology partners for large/complex projects and programmes in a financial services organisation
Ability to explain the risks involved in the solution options available, from a business and technology perspective
Understanding of RBS Programme / Project Management / Development Methodologies
Ability to work with third parties and a solid understanding of commercial and contractual obligations
Establish internal / external relationships and relationships with vendors, in order to advise projects based on a wide perspective of several areas of specialism
Technical Skills Required
Knowledge and understanding of end-to-end design patterns and technologies used in RBS
Experience of UML, use Cases, modeling techniques including logical data modeling
Experience in mentoring developers/junior designers and coaching them in their development and overcoming the geographical boundaries (where resources are offshore)
Understanding of end-to-end design patterns and technologies used in RBS
Appreciation of J2EE, web services , web sphere and various portal technologies
Appreciation of integration and transformation technologies like ESB and Message Queue
Appreciation of legacy technologies - AS400,iSeries
Experience of UML and various designing tools
Understanding of the basic principles of database, data modeling and data warehousing
Ability to support the business in defining their vision, especially where it impacts their Technology Platforms
Initiative to manage a piece of documentation from beginning to end, escalating issues where appropriate
Knowledge of tools and techniques used for design, development and testing
Proven ability to document designs and transfer design knowledge and leadership to an off-shore build team
Critical Competencies
Achieving Excellence: 3
Building Understanding & Trust: 3
Gathering Information: 3
Understanding Issues: 3
Finding Solutions: 3
RBS Skills Descriptors
Technical Knowledge (Platform technology, products & domains) Expert
Design & Delivery Methods & Tools Proficient to Expert
Design & Delivery Standards Expert
Project Management Methodologies &Tools Proficient
Risk Management Practitioner
Stakeholder Management Proficient
Third Party Management Proficient
The Requirements
Business Contact: Please contact faye.williamson@rbs.co.uk (Resourcing Consultant) for further Information.
Closing Date: 30/06/2014