Director, Application Development Manager

Director, Application Development Manager

Full-Time 60000 - 80000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Limelight Health

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead the design and delivery of a cutting-edge Corporate Actions Processing Engine.
  • Company: Join BNY, a leader in financial services with a culture of excellence.
  • Benefits: Competitive pay, flexible resources, generous leave, and wellbeing programs.
  • Other info: Opportunity for career growth in a global organisation.
  • Why this job: Make a significant impact on mission-critical systems in a dynamic environment.
  • Qualifications: Expertise in Java, AI/ML solutions, and leadership in engineering teams.

The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.

  • Director - Application Development Manager
  • role located in London.
  • Position Overview

We are seeking an exceptional engineering leader to drive the design, development, and delivery of a greenfield Corporate Actions Processing Engine – a mission‑critical, enterprise platform for BNY.

In this high‑visibility role, you will combine hands‑on technical expertise with architectural leadership, to transform our Corporate Actions processing capabilities and have a significant influence on the technology direction of our platform.

In this role, you’ll make an impact in the following ways

  • Serve as a Technical Lead for the Corporate Actions Platform owning the end‑to‑end delivery of critical components.
  • Design and implement scalable, high‑performance full‑stack solutions using Java, Oracle, and enterprise messaging frameworks.
  • Utilise and drive adoption of AI capabilities into the team’s daily practice to accelerate delivery.
  • Ensure all solutions align with architecture standards for mission‑critical systems.
  • Lead code reviews, establish engineering best practices, and champion technical excellence across the team.
  • Provide technical mentorship and coaching to development teams across global locations.

Qualifications

  • Technical Skills
  • Significant experience in software engineering with additional senior leadership experience (e. g., Head of Engineering, Technical Lead).
  • Expert‑level proficiency in Java and frameworks like Spring Boot for building microservices.
  • Strong expertise with relational databases (Oracle) and data modelling (canonical data models, JSON).
  • Deep experience with enterprise messaging platforms (Kafka, IBM MQ).
  • Proven experience implementing AI/ML solutions (using Python or other frameworks) to solve business problems.
  • Full‑stack development experience (RESTful APIs, front‑end frameworks such as Angular).
  • Experience with Cloud and Containerization technologies.
  • CI/CD pipelines, Dev Ops practices, and automated testing frameworks.
  • Domain Expertise

• Significant experience in financial services, specifically

  • Post‑trade processing and settlement.
  • Custody and asset servicing operations.
  • Corporate actions lifecycle (dividends, stock splits, mergers, tender offers, etc.).
  • Proven track record delivering mission‑critical systems in banking environments.
  • Leadership & Delivery
  • Demonstrated success leading engineering teams through complex, multi‑year transformation programs.
  • Strong Agile/Scrum methodology experience.
  • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills at senior levels.
  • Ability to operate in a matrixed, global organization.
  • Our Benefits And Rewards

BNY offers highly competitive compensation, benefits, and wellbeing programs rooted in a strong culture of excellence and our pay‑for‑performance philosophy.

We provide access to flexible global resources and tools for your life’s journey.

Focus on your health, foster your personal resilience, and reach your financial goals as a valued member of our team, along with generous paid leaves, including paid volunteer time, that can support you and your family through moments that matter.

BNY is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer - Underrepresented racial and ethnic groups/Females/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

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Director, Application Development Manager employer: Limelight Health

At Limelight Health, we pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and innovative work culture that empowers our employees to thrive. As a remote-first company, we offer flexible working arrangements, competitive benefits, and ample opportunities for professional growth, making it an ideal environment for those passionate about driving technological advancements in healthcare. Join us to be part of a forward-thinking team that values your expertise and encourages you to lead the way in AI-driven solutions.

Limelight Health

Contact Details:

Limelight Health Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Director, Application Development Manager

Technical Leadership
Java
Spring Boot
Oracle
Data Modelling
Enterprise Messaging Platforms
Kafka