The Offer
* Opportunity to make a positive impact
* Flexible working options
* Excellent career development opportunities
The Job
Role : Python Developer
Location : Northampton, UK (Hybrid)
Job Description
Key Responsibilities:
Technical Leadership:
* Lead and manage engineering teams to deliver high-quality, scalable, and secure software solutions.
* Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and support to ensure engineering teams excel in delivering innovative solutions.
* Drive the automation of the software development lifecycle, including guard rails, governance, metadata acquisition, and architecture backups.
* Implement end-to-end automation solutions, integrating test automation and connecting technical data with infrastructure automation.
* Collaborate with other programmes to integrate and enhance tech data and infrastructure automation using tools like Ansible.
Strategic Planning and Execution:
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including operations, compliance, and product management, to align technical decisions with business objectives.
* Develop strategies to automate and streamline the delivery process, reducing the time and effort required for the CAF process.
* Drive the multiyear journey of transforming and automating end-to-end change processes within the organization.
Stakeholder Management:
* Engage with key stakeholders across the organization to ensure alignment of technical solutions with business needs.
* Influence and guide strategic decisions, advocating for the technical roadmap and the adoption of automation technologies.
Risk and Compliance:
* Ensure all software solutions comply with regulatory requirements and internal risk management policies.
* Implement robust risk and control mechanisms to safeguard the integrity and security of the bank’s software systems.
Talent and Team Development:
* Foster a culture of continuous learning and innovation within the engineering teams.
* Lead the development and retention of top technical talent, ensuring the team is equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge to drive automation and innovation.
* Provide coaching and development opportunities to team members, supporting their professional growth.
The Profile
Mandatory Skills and Qualifications:
Technical Expertise:
* Proven experience in software development, with a focus on automation, DevOps, and end-to-end change management.
* Proficiency in Python (mandatory) and experience with Ansible (desirable).
* Deep understanding of metadata acquisition, governance automation, and architecture backup processes.
Leadership and Management:
* Strong leadership skills with a track record of managing and mentoring engineering teams.
* Experience in stakeholder management, influencing others, and driving strategic initiatives within a large organization.
Strategic and Analytical Thinking:
* Ability to think strategically, with experience in developing and executing technical roadmaps aligned with business goals.
* Strong business acumen and the ability to align technical initiatives with broader organizational objectives.
Risk Management and Compliance:
* In-depth knowledge of risk management and controls, particularly in the context of software development and automation.
* Experience in ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements in a financial services environment.
Organizational and Change Management:
* Expertise in change and transformation, with a focus on digital and technology-driven solutions.
* Ability to manage complex organizational design and change initiatives, driving successful outcomes.
Preferred Skills:
* Experience in implementing large-scale automation in a financial services environment.
* Familiarity with infrastructure automation and integration with software development processes.
* Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse teams across the organization.
The Employer
Our client supplies thousands of tech and digital professionals annually to a range of clients through its offices which spread across in 42 countries. From simple beginnings in 2014, Our client has always been on a journey to reinvent the world of recruitment through creating amazing customer and candidate experiences driven by a genuine desire to build long term relationships and outcomes.