We are looking for an experienced IT Manager to lead the software development team for Issuance and Custody at VPS (Euronext Securities Oslo). The role is based in Oslo, with opportunities for travel to other Euronext locations.
You will be responsible for managing full-stack development teams, working closely with Principal Engineers to ensure high coding standards and technical alignment. The position involves strategic planning, resource management, and growing the team over time.
We are seeking someone with strong leadership skills, solid technical expertise, and a passion for solving complex challenges. You will play a key role in fostering a collaborative and forward-thinking development environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage and coordinate software development teams
- Provide technical support to development teams
- Ensure project completion on time and according to quality standards
- Collaborate with other departments for project integration
- Evaluate team performance, providing feedback and improvements
- Plan and manage resources to optimize efficiency and productivity
- Keep technical knowledge up-to-date and promote continuous training
- Validate design choices and development frameworks assigned to SW Principal
- Implement improvements in software development processes
- Introduce and oversee AI practices within the development workflow
- Maintain business alignment according to company plans and objectives
Required Skills and Experience:
- Approximately 7-10 years of total professional experience in software development/IT
- Around 3-5 years of management experience specifically leading development teams
- Goal-oriented mindset
- Experience in managing software development teams
- Advanced technical skills in software development
- Leadership and team management skills
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Deep knowledge of Agile development methodologies such as Scrum and Kanban and proven ability to implement them
- Exceptional problem-solving and strategic decision-making abilities
- Strong communication skills and predisposition to teamwork
- Languages: Fluent in English.
Nice-to-Have Skills:
- Experience in software development, particularly with Java stack
- Knowledge of Mainframe based solutions
- Familiarity with AI technologies and their integration into software development
- Experience in process improvement and optimization
- Languages: Fluent in Norwegian
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, gender, age, citizenship, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or any other legally protected factor. We value the unique talents of all our people, who come from diverse backgrounds with different personal experiences and points of view and we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect.
Euronext Values
Unity
- We respect and value the people we work with
- We are unified through a common purpose
- We embrace diversity and strive for inclusion
Integrity
- We value transparency, communicate honestly and share information openly
- We act with integrity in everything we do
- We don’t hide our mistakes, and we learn from them
Agility
- We act with a sense of urgency and decisiveness
- We are adaptable, responsive and embrace change
- We take smart risks
Energy
- We are positively driven to make a difference and challenge the status quo
- We focus on and encourage personal leadership
- We motivate each other with our ambition
Accountability
- We deliver maximum value to our customers and stakeholders
- We take ownership and are accountable for the outcome
- We reward and celebrate performance
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, gender, age, citizenship, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or any other legally protected factor. We value the unique talents of all our people, who come from diverse backgrounds with different personal experiences and points of view and we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect.
Additional Information
This job description is only describing the main activities within a certain role and is not exhaustive. It does not prevent to add more tasks, projects.
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