11380SR13 £80k - 95k per year
Application Development & Support Manager - Core Banking (Finastra Equation) London - 4 days onsite Up to £95,000 + benefits
A London-based financial institution is seeking an Application Development & Support Manager to lead the development, delivery, and support of critical banking applications, with a strong focus on the Finastra Equation core banking platform.
This role requires someone with proven hands-on experience supporting Finastra Equation environments who can also lead a small team and oversee application delivery within a banking technology environment.
The successful candidate will take ownership of the bank's application landscape, ensuring systems remain secure, stable, and aligned with business needs. A key focus will be the management and support of the Finastra Equation platform, including operational support, upgrades, and enhancements. Working in a smaller banking environment, the role combines technical leadership, vendor coordination, project delivery, and application support oversight.
Core Banking Platform
* Direct oversight of the Finastra Equation core banking platform, including environment management, patching, and upgrades
* Ensure smooth operation of end-of-day (EOD) processing
* Provide fix-on-fail support and coordinate issue resolution
* Work closely with infrastructure teams to support IBM Power Systems performance and platform optimisation
Application Delivery
* Lead development and delivery of application changes and enhancements
* Manage the transition of new solutions from project delivery into BAU support models
* Define delivery timelines and manage development resources
Application Support
* Ensure reliable support for core banking and business applications
* Oversee incident management, root cause analysis, and service improvement
* Implement application monitoring and performance optimisation
* Coordinate upgrades, patches, and maintenance with third-party vendors
Team Leadership
* Lead and mentor a small team of developers and application support analysts
* Foster a collaborative, high-performing engineering environment
* Support professional development and technical growth within the team
Governance and Stakeholder Management
* Ensure applications meet security, audit, and regulatory requirements
* Maintain documentation, operational procedures, and DR processes
* Act as the key liaison between technology teams, business stakeholders, and vendors
Required Experience
* Hands-on experience supporting the Finastra Equation core banking platform (essential)
* Experience working within banking or financial services technology environments
* Background in application development and support leadership
* Knowledge of AS/400 environments including RPG and/or COBOL
* Strong understanding of SDLC and application lifecycle management
* Experience managing production support, incidents, and BAU enhancements
Desirable Skills
* Experience working with IBM Power Systems
* Familiarity with ITIL or service management frameworks
* Exposure to Azure or other cloud platforms
* Experience managing third-party vendors
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