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PySpark Development Manager - Financial Risk Technology
Leading Investment Bank | Canary Wharf, London | £800-£925 per day (Inside IR35) | Hybrid (3 days onsite)
Leadership Opportunity in Financial Risk Technology
A prestigious investment bank is seeking an experienced Technical Manager to lead their team of PySpark developers working on mission-critical risk and analytics platforms. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring both technical expertise and people management skills.
Role Overview
You'll be responsible for managing a high-performing team of PySpark developers while providing technical direction on distributed computing solutions for financial risk management. The ideal candidate combines deep technical knowledge with excellent leadership capabilities.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and mentor a team of PySpark developers working on risk technology platforms
* Establish technical standards and architectural direction for data processing systems
* Oversee development of scalable data pipelines for risk calculations and regulatory reporting
* Drive continuous improvement in code quality, performance, and development practices
* Collaborate with stakeholders to align technology solutions with business requirements
* Manage project delivery, resource allocation, and technical planning
Required Skills & Experience
* 12+ years in software development with 5+ years in PySpark/big data environments
* Proven leadership experience managing technical teams in financial services
* Strong understanding of financial market risk concepts and reporting requirements
* Deep expertise in distributed computing architectures and performance optimization
* Experience with agile development practices and CI/CD implementation
* Excellent communication skills and ability to translate complex technical concepts
This position offers an excellent opportunity to combine technical leadership with people management in a fast-paced financial environment. The successful candidate will shape the future of critical risk technology platforms.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Contract
Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
Strategic Management Services
McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on any grounds.
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