ResponsibilitiesDefine the Department's vision, strategy and priorities, aligning the technological roadmap, core applications, data and digital platforms with the Company's objectives.Oversee the Application and Core Development (Cleva secure cores) and Platforms, Portals and Integration (Salesforce and Webmethods solutions) areas, ensuring the evolution and maintenance of solutions.Ensure the technical governance of solutions, including application architecture, development standards, API‐first integration, DevSecOps practices and agile methodologies.Ensure the evolution of data architecture, ETL pipelines, data warehouse and reporting mechanisms, promoting quality, governance and availability of information.Coordinate multidisciplinary teams for custom development, packages, data, and integration, ensuring operational capacity, continuous innovation, and compliance with service levels.Define and monitor technical and operational metrics, KPIs, and SLAs, ensuring the stability, performance, and resilience of application solutions in coordination with other management structures.Perform budget management, contract management and supplier management associated with the department under your responsibility.Ensure compliance with internal standards, insurance industry regulations and security and architecture requirements.Evaluate and approve technical requirements for new projects, ensuring their feasibility and architectural alignment.Promote technological innovation, automation, modern engineering, and continuous improvement of internal processes and practices.Ensure the vision and technological implementation of AI in the company.Lead the company's technological architecture.Report regularly to management and stakeholders, translating technical aspects for technical and non‐technical audiences.Monitor and develop department teams, ensuring planning, mentoring, career development, and motivation.Participate in committees and other forums with the ability to represent the technological component of management.Geographical area Europe, PortugalCity LisbonhybridBachelor Degree / BSc Degree or equivalentBachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Information Systems or similar.Level of minimal experience 6-10 yearsExperienceMinimum of 7 years' experience in at least one of the following roles: development, architecture, data, ERPs, core solutions; Salesforce, integration or portals.Minimum of 2 years' experience in technical team leadership.Proven experience in managing multidisciplinary teams in complex technological environments.Required skillsProficiency in application architecture, software engineering, and modern development practices.Proficiency in Core platforms, Integration, APIs, microservices, web services, API‐first solutions, and portals (internal and customer).Solid knowledge of data management, ETL pipelines, data warehousing, reporting, and data modelling.Familiarity with development frameworks, .NET, Java, SQL, CI/CD tools, low‐code and DevSecOps practices.Knowledge of cloud (preferably Azure), including identity management, security, integrations and cloud‐native applications.Understanding of agile methodologies and product management practices.Knowledge of IT governance processes and security standards.Strong command of concepts of integration between internal and external systems, interoperability, and architecture standards.Excellent leadership, communication and influence skills.Strategic thinking and decision‐making skills.Ability to prioritise multiple projects and initiatives simultaneously.Systemic vision, analytical and synthesis skills, and problem‐solving orientation.Adaptability, resilience, autonomy and focus on continuous improvement.Strong organisational, rigour and time management skills.Proactive approach to risk management, technical dependencies and alignment with stakeholders.Ability to translate complex technical topics for different audiences.Technical skills required Valued certifications:Agile / Scrum Master / Product OwnerAzure Solutions Architect / Azure DeveloperTOGAF or architecture certificationsData management or integration certifications (e.g., Data Engineering)Proficiency in MS PowerPoint, MS Excel, MS Project/Similar tools.Languages Portuguese and EnglishGeneral information Entity Crédit Agricole Assurances, France's largest insurance group, unites together Crédit Agricole's insurance subsidiaries. The Group offers a range of savings, retirement, health, personal protection and property insurance products and services. At the end of 2024, Crédit Agricole Assurances has 6,700 employees and its premium income amounted to €43,6 billion.With more than 25 years of experience, Mudum Seguros ranks in the top 5 of the bancassurers in Portugal. Innovative and at the service of its partners, mainly the Novo Banco Group and more recently Credibom, its primary mission is to protect their individual customers, and professionals and small businesses from the hazards of life. It thus supports them on a daily basis in their needs to protect their health, their property, their projects and their family. Its 75 employees are united by strong values: customer orientation, the pursuit of excellence, individual initiative, honesty and integrity and team spirit.By working every day in the interest of society, we are a Group committed to diversity and inclusion and place people at the heart of all our transformations. All our job offers are open to persons with disabilities.#J-18808-Ljbffr