Application Development & Support Manager – Core Banking – …, Bristol

11380SR12
£80k – 95k per year

Application Development & Support Manager – Core Banking (Finastra Equation)

London – 4 days onsite
Up to £95,000 + benefits

A London-based financial institution is seeking an Application Development & Support Manager to lead the development, delivery, and support of critical banking applications, with a strong focus on the Finastra Equation core banking platform.

This role requires someone with proven hands‑on experience supporting Finastra Equation environments who can also lead a small team and oversee application delivery within a banking technology environment.

The successful candidate will take ownership of the bank’s application landscape, ensuring systems remain secure, stable, and aligned with business needs. A key focus will be the management and support of the Finastra Equation platform, including operational support, upgrades, and enhancements. Working in a smaller banking environment, the role combines technical leadership, vendor coordination, project delivery, and application support oversight.

Key Responsibilities Core Banking Platform

• Direct oversight of the Finastra Equation core banking platform, including environment management, patching, and upgrades
• Ensure smooth operation of end‑of‑day (EOD) processing
• Provide fix‑on‑fail support and coordinate issue resolution
• Work closely with infrastructure teams to support IBM Power Systems performance and platform optimisation

Application Delivery

• Lead development and delivery of application changes and enhancements
• Manage the transition of new solutions from project delivery into BAU support models
• Define delivery timelines and manage development resources

Application Support

• Ensure reliable support for core banking and business applications
• Oversee incident management, root cause analysis, and service improvement
• Implement application monitoring and performance optimisation
• Coordinate upgrades, patches, and maintenance with third‑party vendors

Team Leadership

• Lead and mentor a small group of developers and application support analysts
• Foster a collaborative, high‑performing engineering environment
• Support professional development and technical growth within the team

Governance and Stakeholder Management

• Ensure applications meet security, audit, and regulatory requirements
• Maintain documentation, operational procedures, and DR processes
• Act as the key liaison between technology teams, business stakeholders, and vendors

Required Experience

• Hands‑on experience supporting the Finastra Equation core banking platform (essential)
• Experience working within banking or financial services technology environments
• Background in application development and support leadership
• Knowledge of AS/400 environments including RPG and/or COBOL
• Strong understanding of SDLC and application lifecycle management
• Experience managing production support, incidents, and BAU enhancements

Desirable Skills

• Experience working with IBM Power Systems
• Familiarity with ITIL or service management frameworks
• Exposure to Azure or other cloud platforms
• Experience managing third‑party vendors

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