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Application Development Director
Job Posted: 27 minutes ago
Salary: £ 950 - 1,000 / Day
Job Type: Contract
Location: City of London, London
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Contract Opportunity: Head of Application Development - Data Platform (Banking) | £1000+/day | London (Hybrid)
We're working with a leading global bank in London that's undergoing a major data transformation programme and are looking for a Head of Application Development with a strong background in data platforms and financial services within an Agile environment. You will be managing a high-performing scrum team focused on ingesting data into a cutting-edge EMEA Data Platform, with a particular focus on Finance reporting and ECB onboarding.
Key Responsibilities
Lead a multi-skilled scrum team (data engineers, analysts, testers, business stakeholders)
Drive delivery of data sets for the Finance department via Agile/Scrum methodology
Facilitate sprint planning, stand-ups, retrospectives, and reviews
Manage risks, remove blockers, and ensure delivery transparency through MI and JIRA dashboards
Collaborate with Product Owners and senior stakeholders to prioritise and deliver valueWhat We're Looking For
10+ years of Agile/Scrum delivery experience in banking or financial services
Strong understanding of data platforms, ideally with Databricks, Data Lakehouse, or Medallion Architecture
Experience working with Finance data/reporting in a corporate or investment banking context
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
Confident using JIRA and leading distributed teams
Exposure to C# and JAVA would be a nice to haveContract Details
Daily Rate: Up to £1150 (Inside IR35)
Location: London (Hybrid working)
Start: ASAP
Duration: Initial 6 months (likely extension)Please apply with an updated version of your CV and I'll endeavour to get back to you if suitable.
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