Development Lead/ Technical Manager (Director) - Up to £150,000 + Bonus + Package

Development Lead/ Technical Manager (Director) - Up to £150,000 + Bonus + Package

Location: London (Hybrid) | Industry: Banking & Financial Services

We're looking for an experienced Technology Manager to lead high-performing engineering teams within our bank's core technology function. This role is ideal for a hands-on leader with deep C#/.NET expertise who enjoys shaping technical direction while mentoring and developing people.

What you'll be doing

  • Lead and manage a team of software engineers delivering critical banking platforms
  • Drive technical excellence across our C#/.NET stack, ensuring clean, scalable, and secure solutions
  • Partner with product owners, architects, and senior stakeholders to translate business requirements into robust technical solutions
  • Set coding standards, review designs, and guide architectural decisions
  • Balance people leadership with technical oversight, fostering a strong engineering culture

What we're looking for

  • Proven experience managing software engineering teams in an enterprise environment
  • Strong hands-on background in C# / .NET (Core), with solid understanding of modern development practices
  • Experience with APIs, microservices, and cloud platforms (Azure preferred)
  • Strong knowledge of SDLC, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps principles
  • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
  • Experience in financial services or other highly regulated environments is a strong advantage

Why join us

  • Work on large-scale, business-critical systems used by millions of customers
  • Real influence over technical direction and engineering standards
  • Competitive salary, bonus, and benefits package
  • Hybrid working and a strong focus on work-life balance
  • Clear progression opportunities within a growing technology organisation

Interested? Feel free to apply via LinkedIn or reach out to me for a confidential chat: obloom@hunterbond.com!

Job Details

Company
Hunter Bond
Location
Brighton, East Sussex, UK
Hybrid / Remote Options
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted