Ampstek 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, Ampstek 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. This motivation to break from the pack is stronger than ever as we roll out Ampstek Power globally, an innovative life hub platform for freelancers based around rewarding loyalty and providing a range of professional and personal wellbeing programs. AmpsTek is an global information technology consulting company with its headquarters in Princeton,NJ,USA and has a global presence spanning 40 countries across USA,Australia,NZ,Singapore,Malaysia,Canada,CostaRica,Mexico,UK,Germany,France,Sweden,Denmark,Austria,Belgium,Netherlands,Romania,Poland,Hungary,Spain,Czech,Bulagaria,Ireland,Norway,Croatia,Slovakia,Portuagl,Switzerland,Greece,Phillipines,Vietnam,Thailand,Indonesia,Srilanka,India,Southkorea,Taiwan,Hongkong, Southafrica, UAE, Turkey At Ampstek we see community impact and legacy as vital to our business, which is why we tackle social bias and attitudes. We provide employment opportunities for young people experiencing barriers to employment, and programs like 100% Human at Work promoting the importance of diversity, equality and respect in the workplace. We look to lead the way so we’re delighted to have our efforts acknowledged with awards globally in the last few years from the likes of LinkedIn, EY, Deloitte, who recognised Ampstek as one of the Top 30 companies in the world to work based on employee engagement. Our specialist areas include: Microsoft Dynamics Azure Mobile (IOS & Android) Development SAP,ERP Big Data and Business Intelligence Business Analysis, QA & Testing Solution Design & Architecture Network and Application Security Cloud Hosting & DevOp’s Engineers The Role 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. Ideal 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. What's on Offer? Opportunity to make a positive impact Flexible working options Excellent career development opportunities