Application Development Director (IT)

Contract Opportunity: Head of Application Development - Data Platform (Banking) | £1000+/day | London (Hybrid) We're working with a leading global bank in London that's undergoing a major data transformation programme and are looking for a Head of Application Development with a strong background in data platforms and financial services within an Agile environment. You will be managing a high-performing scrum team focused on ingesting data into a cutting-edge EMEA Data Platform, with a particular focus on Finance reporting and ECB onboarding. Key Responsibilities Lead a multi-skilled scrum team (data engineers, analysts, testers, business stakeholders) Drive delivery of data sets for the Finance department via Agile/Scrum methodology Facilitate sprint planning, stand-ups, retrospectives, and reviews Manage risks, remove blockers, and ensure delivery transparency through MI and JIRA dashboards Collaborate with Product Owners and senior stakeholders to prioritise and deliver value What We're Looking For 10+ years of Agile/Scrum delivery experience in banking or financial services Strong understanding of data platforms, ideally with Databricks, Data Lakehouse, or Medallion Architecture Experience working with Finance data/reporting in a corporate or investment banking context Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills Confident using JIRA and leading distributed teams Exposure to C# and JAVA would be a nice to have Contract Details Daily Rate: Up to £1150 (Inside IR35) Location: London (Hybrid working) Start: ASAP Duration: Initial 6 months (likely extension) Please apply with an updated version of your CV and I'll endeavour to get back to you if suitable. Please click to find out more about our Key Information Documents. Please note that the documents provided contain generic information. If we are successful in finding you an assignment, you will receive a Key Information Document which will be specific to the vendor set-up you have chosen and your placement. To find out more about Huxley, please visit Huxley, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy | Registered office | 8 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, United Kingdom | Partnership Number | OC387148 England and Wales