Application Development Director – Banking Data Platform
? £800–£1,150 per day (via Umbrella)
? London –(Hybrid, 2–3 days per week)
? Contract until April 2026 (expected to extended)
? Immediate start preferred
You’ll be joining a Tier 1 banking group leading the delivery of a major ECB onboarding programme — pulling together Finance and Data teams to get critical datasets flowing into their EMEA Data Platform.
This isn’t a high-level governance role — it’s a hands-on delivery position, running a multi-skilled scrum team and making sure every sprint produces meaningful output. You’ll lead from the front, managing developers, testers, and analysts while keeping senior stakeholders aligned and informed.
Everyone matters here:
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We promote an inclusive, supportive environment for all genders
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We’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and valued
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We actively support gender diversity and inclusion at every level
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We foster a culture of work-life balance and equal opportunity
What you’ll be doing:
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Leading a cross-functional scrum team delivering Finance data into the EMEA Data Platform
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Working closely with Product Owners, Finance, Data Office, and Engineering to prioritise and deliver a structured backlog
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Driving delivery through Scrum ceremonies — planning, stand-ups, retrospectives, and reviews
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Managing risks, blockers, and dependencies across multiple teams
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Providing clear visibility on progress using JIRA dashboards and tailored reports
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Ensuring each sprint delivers measurable outcomes for the ECB onboarding initiative
What you’ll need:
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10+ years of Agile / Scrum delivery experience within investment banking
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Strong understanding of Finance data and reporting within a corporate banking environment
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Proven track record leading scrum teams in complex, regulated settings
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Experience with Databricks or modern Data Lakehouse architecture a big plus
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Excellent communication skills across business and technical stakeholders
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Agile certification (or equivalent hands-on experience)
If you’re a delivery leader who thrives on structure, pace, and real output — this contract offers the perfect blend of challenge, visibility, and impact.
? Apply now or message me directly - Barry.Ansell@HarringtonStarr.com
