Application Development & Support Manager - Core Banking
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- England,London,City of London
- Full Time, Permanent
- £80,000 - £95,000 per annum
Job Description:
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.
Key Responsibilities
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
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.
Key Responsibilities
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
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