Director, Full-Stack Engineer

Worky; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

BNY is seeking a Director, Full-Stack Engineer to join the Enterprise Transformation Hub in Manchester or London. You will drive end-to-end development across UX, APIs, data integration and AI solution delivery, connecting front-end with data and context layers to enable practical outcomes.

The role requires deep full-stack engineering expertise, mentoring capabilities, and the ability to influence broad IT strategy for large divisions, while staying current on emerging technologies and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or engineering, or equivalent work experience.
• Significant software development experience in full-stack roles; financial services exposure is a plus.
• Proficiency with Python, SQL, Java, JavaScript, JSON, and TypeScript.
• Strong communication, organizational and mentoring skills.
• Experience developing and supporting mainframe applications.
• Experience with multi-platform development tools and vendor methodologies.
• Knowledge of security and privacy principles is expected.

Responsibilities

• Consult with IT and business managers on issues related to area of expertise
• Resolve highly complex problems that impact the corporation’s ability to conduct business
• Write well-designed, testable code, and develop flowcharts, layouts, and documentation
• Analyze, design, and develop tests and test automation suites; integrate components
• Apply security and privacy principles and mentor junior engineers
• Use knowledge to influence broad technology strategies for large IT divisions
• Stay current on emerging technologies and complete required training
• Leverage learning tools to achieve personal development goals
• Educate business leaders and prepare IT strategy presentations
• Advocate for innovative technology solutions and mentor junior engineers

Skills

Full-stack development

Mentoring

Strong problem-solving

Communication

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or related discipline

Tools

Python

SQL

Java

JavaScript

JSON

TypeScript

Job description

We’re seeking a future team member for the role of Director, Full-Stack Engineer to join our team. This role is located in Manchester or London.

Role Summary

We are seeking a Full Stack Developer to join the Enterprise Transformation Hub and help accelerate the adoption of AI-enabled solutions across our engineering and transformation ecosystem. This role will bring end-to-end development expertise, spanning user experience, application logic, APIs, data integration, and AI solution delivery. The successful candidate will design and build scalable developer-focused solutions, connecting front-end experiences with data and context layers to enable practical, high-impact outcomes. Working across product, engineering, and platform stakeholders, they will help turn emerging AI opportunities into robust, usable capabilities that improve efficiency, insight, and delivery at scale.

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

• Consult with IT and business managers on issues, questions, and problems related to area of expertise

• Resolve highly complex problems that impact the corporation’s ability to conduct business

• Write well-designed, testable, and efficient code, and develop flowcharts, layouts, and documentation to support requirements and solutions

• Analyze, design, and develop tests and test automation suites, integrate software components into a fully functional software system, maintain software functionality and currency, and actively participate in code reviews

• Apply security and privacy principles, leverage in-depth knowledge of technologies to influence broad-based technology strategy for large IT divisions, educate business leaders on IT strategies, advocate for innovative technology solutions, and mentor junior engineers

• Use in-depth knowledge of multiple technologies to help shape and influence broad technology strategies for large IT divisions

• Stay current on emerging technologies and actively engage in learning by completing required mandatory training and policy awareness curricula on time

• Leverage learning tools such as Pluralsight to achieve recommended and aspirational goals outlined in personal development plans

• Educate business leaders and prepare presentations on IT strategies to support informed decision-making

• Advocate for innovative, creative technology solutions and mentor junior-level engineers to support their development

  
  

To be successful in this role, we’re seeking the following

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent work experience required; advanced degree is beneficial

• Significant experience in software development required; experience in the securities or financial services industry is a plus

• Prior experience using a specific application development toolkit, including Python, SQL, Java, JavaScript, JSON, and TypeScript

• Strong communication, organization, teamwork, and interpersonal skills, including the ability to support mentoring

• Demonstrated understanding of interdependencies and business impact of future IT plans

• Extensive experience selecting and implementing vendor-specific methodologies and prior consulting experience with structured methodologies

• Extensive experience developing and supporting mainframe applications required

• Broad experience with multi-platform development tools and toolkits

• Proficiency in multiple programming languages and frameworks, demonstrating expertise in full-stack development

• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically and strategically

At BNY, our culture allows us to run our company better and enables employees’ growth and success. As a leading global financial services company at the heart of the global financial system, we influence nearly 20% of the world’s investible assets. Every day, our teams harness cutting-edge AI and breakthrough technologies to collaborate with clients, driving transformative solutions that redefine industries and uplift communities worldwide.

Recognized as a top destination for innovators, BNY is where bold ideas meet advanced technology and exceptional talent. Together, we power the future of finance – and this is what #LifeAtBNY is all about. Join us and be part of something extraordinary.

At BNY, our culture speaks for itself, check out the latest BNY news at: BNY Newsroom & BNY LinkedIn

Here’s a few of our recent awards:

• America’s Most Innovative Companies, Fortune, 2025
• World’s Most Admired Companies, Fortune 2025
• “Most Just Companies”, Just Capital and CNBC, 2025

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.