IT & Software

Head of Software Development

Nexus Jobs

London · Greater London · United Kingdom

Overview

In this role you will lead software development for a private banking division, shaping delivery strategy and driving cross-functional collaboration with business units. You will oversee core banking, Treasury, and finance systems, ensuring robust SQL Server reporting and system reliability. You’ll mentor a diverse team and partner with stakeholders to align technology with strategic goals. This is a hands-on leadership position in a bank undergoing digital transformation, offering scope to influence critical financial platforms.

Pay / Benefits
  • remote working: some remote work
  • central London location with 3 days in the office
  • competitive salary: 75K-100K
  • growth opportunities
  • collaborative culture
  • professional development opportunities
Responsibilities
  • Define and implement the software delivery strategy for the private banking division
  • Lead best-practice adoption for development, deployment, and maintenance in private banking
  • Stay current with technologies to enhance core banking and financial systems
  • Oversee planning, execution, and delivery of core banking, Treasury and Finance projects
  • Manage risks, scope, budgets, and resource allocation for projects
  • Lead and develop software developers, project managers, and QA engineers
  • Foster collaboration and continuous improvement within the team
  • Coordinate with business units and stakeholders to prioritise requirements
  • Ensure robust testing, performance, reliability, and security of solutions
  • Improve delivery processes with Agile, DevOps, and CI/CD tailored to private banking
  • Manage vendor relationships and oversee deliverables and contracts
Key requirements
  • 10+ years software development experience with MS SQL Server and SSIS
  • At least 5 years in a leadership role within banking or financial services
  • Experience with Equation and SQL Server environments
  • Proficiency in programming languages (Java, C#, Python)
  • Strong knowledge of Agile, Scrum, and DevOps methodologies
  • Proven track record delivering large-scale core banking, Treasury, and Finance projects
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
  • Certifications such as PMP or Scrum Master are a plus
  • leadership
  • communication
  • stakeholder management
  • MS SQL Server
  • SSIS
  • SSRS

Reference: WJ-747_30163385

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