KEY RESPONSIBILITY:

• High-Level Solution Design
  Develop high-level system architecture and design documents based on demand analysis, feasibility studies, capital expenditure considerations, and functional requirements as provided by the IT Manager.
• Design Review & Approval
  Present architectural designs for formal review and obtain approvals from the designated IT design review board or governance team.
• Technical Documentation Planning
  Develop detailed project plans and coordinate efforts to produce comprehensive Technical Specification Documents in alignment with business objectives.
• Modular Design & Data Flow Mapping
  Identify system modules and define key data flows across the application, including interfaces and integrations with other internal and external systems.
• Adherence to IT Standards
  Ensure all application designs comply with established IT standards, policies, and frameworks to support scalability, reliability, extensibility, and performance.
• Requirements Translation & Documentation
  Guide System Analysts in translating Business Requirements Specifications (BRS) into Software Requirements Specifications (SRS) to maintain high standards of accuracy and completeness.
• Application Design Oversight
  Mentor and support System Analysts during the application design phase, ensuring the final design solution fully encapsulates the intended business functionality.
• Information Security Integration
  Ensure security controls and compliance requirements are embedded throughout the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), from design to deployment.
• Database Design Standards
  Define and publish standardized procedures for efficient and optimized database design and data retrieval methodologies.
• Legacy Modernization & Innovation
  Continuously review application architecture to support the retirement of legacy systems and the introduction of modern solutions that align with evolving business needs.
• Efficiency in Development
  Promote modern development practices and introduce tools or frameworks that enhance developer productivity and reduce time-to-market.
• Business Domain Awareness
  Stay informed about emerging trends and changes in the port and terminal operations domain to provide strategic input on IT solutioning.
• Quality Assurance Validation
  Review and verify QA test results to ensure full compliance of developed software with the approved Software Requirements Specifications.

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

• PL/SQL Programming: Advanced stored procedures, functions, packages, triggers.
• Oracle Forms & Reports: Maintenance and customization for terminal operations.
• Query Optimization: Indexing, execution plans, performance tuning.
• Oracle Database Administration (basic): Understanding of schemas, backups, and user roles.
• Data Migration: Using Oracle Data Pump, SQL Loader for bulk data operations.
• Core Java (8+): Object-oriented programming, multithreading, exception handling.
• Spring Framework (basics): Especially Spring Boot for service integration.
• RESTful APIs: Consuming and building services for communication with third-party systems like Customs, TOS, IoT platforms.
• Terminal Operating Systems (TOS) Integration: e.g., Zodiac, Navis – handling interfaces, data mapping.
• Middleware Understanding:
• EDI / XML / JSON Handling: Parsing and generating shipping-related transaction formats.
• Event-Driven Architecture:
• Familiarity with Terminal Operations Flows: Vessel, Yard, Gate, Rail operations
• Understanding of Port Community Systems (PCS)
• Experience with Equipment Automation Interfaces: ARMGs, OCR gates, VMTs