via reed · 10 June 2026 ·3 days ago

Application Development Manager

Bruin Financial & Professional Services
Manchester Full-time GBP 70,000 – 95,000
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Overview We are working with a major global financial services organisation undergoing a large-scale technology modernisation programme. As part of this transformation, they are investing heavily in cloud-native platforms, microservices architectures, and AI-driven engineering practices.

They are looking for an Application Development Manager (VP level) to join their engineering function, playing a key role in building and evolving modern, scalable applications within an agile delivery environment.

Key Responsibilities • Design, develop, test, and maintain high-quality, scalable software applications across the full SDLC

  • Build and enhance Java-based, containerised microservices, contributing to cloud-ready architectures

  • Analyse, optimise, and modernise existing applications to meet evolving business, regulatory, and technical requirements

  • Drive best practices in agile engineering, including:

  • CI/CD pipelines

  • Test automation

  • Code reviews

  • AI-assisted development

  • Collaborate within cross-functional agile teams, ensuring alignment across engineering and business stakeholders

Required Skills & Experience • Proven experience in Java-based application development within enterprise environments
  • Strong understanding of:

  • Microservices architectures

  • Containerisation technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)

  • Build and deployment pipelines (CI/CD)

  • Experience working with relational databases (Oracle preferred)

  • Solid understanding of the full software development lifecycle

  • Experience working in agile delivery environments (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe)

Desirable Experience • Experience within financial services or regulated industries
  • Exposure to platform modernisation or transformation initiatives

  • Familiarity with cloud-native development practices

  • Experience leveraging AI-assisted development tools and automation

Soft Skills & Attributes • Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
  • Ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams

  • Proactive approach with a strong sense of ownership and accountability

  • Passion for continuous improvement and modern engineering practices

  • Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving capabilities

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