Head of Software Delivery

Onyx-Conseil; Greater London; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Onyx-Conseil seeks a Head of Software Delivery for Private Banking in Central London, with the role based in the office at least three days per week. You will lead development and delivery across core banking, Treasury, and finance systems, including Equation and SQL Server environments.

You will set strategy, drive Agile/DevOps adoption, manage a multi-disciplinary team, and partner with stakeholders to align technology with business goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in CS/SE/Finance or related field.
• 10+ years of software development with at least 5 in leadership within banking/financial services.
• Proven track record delivering large-scale software projects in core banking, Treasury, and finance systems.
• Experience with Equation and SQL Server environments.
• Strong knowledge of Agile, Scrum, and DevOps practices.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement a software delivery strategy for private banking.
• Project Management: Oversee planning, execution, and delivery of software projects in core banking, Treasury, and finance systems.
• Team Management: Lead, mentor, and manage developers, project managers, and QA engineers.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work with business units and product owners to align requirements and priorities.
• Quality Assurance: Implement robust testing and QA processes for high-quality software delivery.
• Process Improvement: Refine agile, DevOps, and CI/CD practices to increase efficiency.
• Vendor Management: Manage relationships with external vendors and oversee deliverables.

Skills

Java

C#

Python

Cloud technologies

CI/CD pipelines

Agile/Scrum/DevOps

SQL Server

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in CS/Software Engineering/Finance

Tools

Equation

SQL Server

Job description

Head of Software Delivery - Private Banking

The Head of Software Delivery for Private Banking is responsible for leading the development and delivery of software solutions that support the bank's private banking operations.

This includes managing core banking systems, Treasury systems, Finance systems, and ensuring the efficient operation of Equation and SQL Server environments.

The role involves strategic leadership, project management, and close collaboration with stakeholders to align technology initiatives with business objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership:

• Develop and implement the software delivery strategy for the private banking division, ensuring alignment with the bank’s business goals.
• Lead the adoption and integration of best practices for software development, deployment, and maintenance within the context of private banking operations.
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies and methodologies to enhance the bank’s software delivery capabilities, particularly in core banking and financial systems.

Project Management:

• Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of software projects related to core banking, Treasury systems, Finance systems, and Equation.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget, managing risks, dependencies, and resource allocation effectively.

Team Management:

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of software developers, project managers, and QA engineers specializing in private banking systems.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement within the team.
• Conduct performance reviews, identify training needs, and support career development for team members.

Stakeholder Collaboration:

• Work closely with business units, product owners, and other stakeholders in private banking to understand their requirements and priorities.
• Ensure effective communication and alignment between development teams and stakeholders.
• Provide regular updates on project status, risks, and outcomes to senior management.

Quality Assurance:

• Implement robust testing frameworks and quality assurance processes to ensure the delivery of high-quality software solutions for private banking.
• Monitor and improve software performance, reliability, and security, particularly in core banking and financial systems.

Process Improvement:

• Continuously analyze and improve software delivery processes to increase efficiency and effectiveness, with a focus on core banking and finance systems.
• Implement and refine agile methodologies, DevOps practices, and CI/CD pipelines tailored to private banking needs.

Vendor Management:

• Manage relationships with external vendors and service providers, ensuring they meet the bank’s standards and requirements.
• Negotiate contracts and oversee vendor deliverables related to private banking systems.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Finance, or a related field.
• Experience:
  • Minimum of 10 years of experience in software development, with at least 5 years in a leadership role within banking or financial services.
  • Proven track record of managing large-scale software delivery projects in core banking, Treasury systems, and finance systems.
  • Experience with Equation and SQL Server environments.
• Technical Skills:
  • Strong knowledge of software development methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum, DevOps).
  • Proficiency in programming languages (e.g., Java, C#, Python) and software development tools.
  • Experience with core banking systems (e.g., Equation), Treasury systems, and finance systems.
  • Proficiency in SQL Server and database management.
  • Familiarity with cloud technologies (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) is a plus.
• Leadership Skills:
  • Excellent leadership and team management skills.
  • Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Certifications:
  • Relevant certifications (e.g., PMP, Scrum Master, ITIL) are a plus.

Why Join Us:

• Impact: Play a pivotal role in driving the bank’s digital transformation and innovation in private banking.
• Growth: Opportunity for professional growth and development in a dynamic and supportive environment.
• Culture: Join a collaborative team committed to excellence and continuous improvement.

The position will be based in Central London at least 3 days week in the office.

The salary for this position is circa £75K - £100K.