Position Snapshot

Position Summary

IT Technology Specialist provides knowledge, consultancy and advisory within his/her area of specialism with respect to a particular (emerging) technology. IT Technology Specialist actively participates in the development and s/he promotes technology which supports the business requirements within their area of expertise. S/he may be accountable for the realization of specific deliverables in relation to IT development or s/he can lead the technical activity within their area of specialism.

A day in the life of...

• Provides deep specialist consultancy, guidance and support in their specific specialism (e.g. Artificial Intelligence, Robotic Process Automation, Machine Learning, etc. based on subject expertise)

• Coordinates technical consultancy assignments which involve specialists from various disciplines

• Supports the technical activity (design, build, testing) in a significant or complex Innovation initiatives, accountable to the Innovation or Product Manager for the delivery and quality of technical deliverables

• Makes recommendations on how to improve the effectiveness, efficiency and delivery of services through the use of (emerging) technology and technical methods and methodologies

• Provides business with deep technical expertise, advising on best technology solutions, translating the business vision into technical vision

• Ensures IT requirements are met and service quality maintained when introducing new products. Considers the cost effectiveness of proposed solutions

• Supports the development of and/or review of standards, documentation and methods of working in the relevant area of expertise

• Coordinates preliminary studies, general systems specifications and detailed systems specifications

• Considers a broad range of options and apply sound judgment to develop solutions within their specific specialism

• Recognizes opportunities for business change and communicates them persuasively to appropriate stakeholders

• Works with Innovation Managers, Product Managers, Tech Leads and junior Technology Specialists as required and ensures any solution within their specific specialism fits with strategic and technical direction

• Assists others in resolving complex technical problems and investigating the root cause of problems and recommend smart (specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, timely) solutions

• Participates in peer reviews of deliverables and carry out formal and informal reviews of technical designs, standards, documentation and/or implementations

• Provides guidance and directions also, if needed,  technical support to a business or an organization's employees, mentoring and sharing technology knowledge with the teams

• Liaises closely with suppliers, for example where third party work or packages involve significant functional, technical, process, data or integration decisions

What will make you successful

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, system analysis or a related study, or equivalent experience

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in at least one relevant specific technology

• Experience using web development tools

• Proven track record of structured problem-solving experience, based on data analysis

• Recognized expert in at least one relevant specific technology

• Experience of successfully leading technical evaluations

• Experience of resolving technical issues, including those involving 3rd parties

• Certification or significant experience in other corresponding technical fields

• Experience with effective communication at different levels in the organization and in English

• Experience having worked in a global environment and with virtual teams