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# IT Technical Applications Manager

- **Company:** PlanetRecruitment
- **Location:** Witney, UK
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Data Analysis, Applications Architecture, Databases, Data Governance, Data Integrity, SQL Databases, Systems Integration, Tools for Reporting
- **Published:** July 30, 2026
- **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=64e8fa3ddb285eef

## About the Role

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced applications professional who enjoys combining technical expertise with continuous improvement and stakeholder engagement., * Strong experience supporting and configuring enterprise or business-critical applications.

 * Understanding of application architecture, databases, APIs, and integrations.
 * Knowledge of ITIL processes, especially change, incident, and problem management.
 * Familiarity with SQL, reporting tools, and data analysis techniques (desirable).
 * Understanding of data governance principles and best practices.

## Description

* Ensure the stability, performance, and availability of business-critical applications
 * Lead application support, configuration, and ongoing optimisation initiatives
 * Manage incidents, changes, and problem resolution in line with ITIL best practices
Work closely with internal teams and third-party providers to drive system improvements

 * Support data integrity, governance, and reporting requirements across the business
 * Manage and support integrations between applications, databases, and external systems.
 * Act as the technical owner for assigned business-critical applications.


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