Application Development Manager

We are working with a major global financial services organisation undergoing a large-scale technology modernisation programme. As part of this transformation, they are investing heavily in cloud-native platforms, microservices architectures, and AI-driven engineering practices.

They are looking for an Application Development Manager (VP level) to join their engineering function, playing a key role in building and evolving modern, scalable applications within an agile delivery environment.

• Design, develop, test, and maintain high-quality, scalable software applications across the full SDLC
• Build and enhance Java-based, containerised microservices, contributing to cloud-ready architectures
• Analyse, optimise, and modernise existing applications to meet evolving business, regulatory, and technical requirements
• Drive best practices in agile engineering, including:
• CI/CD pipelines
• Test automation
• Code reviews
• AI-assisted development
• Collaborate within cross-functional agile teams, ensuring alignment across engineering and business stakeholders

• Proven experience in Java-based application development within enterprise environments
• Strong understanding of:
• Microservices architectures
• Containerisation technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
• Build and deployment pipelines (CI/CD)
• Experience working with relational databases (Oracle preferred)
• Solid understanding of the full software development lifecycle
• Experience working in agile delivery environments (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe)

• Experience within financial services or regulated industries
• Exposure to platform modernisation or transformation initiatives
• Familiarity with cloud-native development practices
• Experience leveraging AI-assisted development tools and automation

• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams
• Proactive approach with a strong sense of ownership and accountability
• Passion for continuous improvement and modern engineering practices
• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving capabilities