Developer and IT Support

MW Recruitment Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution is seeking an IT Support & Applications Developer to join their IT team. This dual-role opportunity combines software development with critical IT support, ensuring system stability and advancing internal tech capabilities. The successful candidate will design and maintain applications, support operations, and collaborate with users and vendors.

Qualifications

• Solid experience in software development and technical support.
• Strong SQL skills and familiarity with enterprise platforms.
• Practical knowledge of Windows Server environments and networking.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automation tools and reporting systems.
• Administer core banking systems including Islamic Finance and Mobile Banking.
• Deliver effective user support and perform daily infrastructure health checks.

Skills

SQL

Problem-solving

Communication

Job description

Our client is a leading financial institution seeking an IT Support & Applications Developer professional to join their IT team. This dual-role opportunity combines hands-on software development with critical IT support, playing a central part in maintaining system stability and advancing internal tech capabilities.

This is a technically diverse role, offering exposure across software development, infrastructure support, and IT service continuity. The successful candidate will design and maintain robust in-house applications, support day-to-day system operations, and act as a key contact for users and third-party vendors.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automation tools and reporting systems using SQL, VB.NET, and PowerBuilder
• Administer core banking systems (iMAL) including Islamic Finance and Mobile Banking modules
• Deliver effective user support and IT troubleshooting
• Perform daily infrastructure health checks, backups, and system reviews
• Maintain high availability across platforms including Active Directory, Azure Exchange, and Hyper-V
• Oversee Disaster Recovery readiness and contribute to regular testing
• Support patch management, system upgrades, and audit compliance
• Collaborate with business teams to configure and support applications like Salesforce, Diligent, and DocuSign
• Act as backup to senior IT staff during periods of absence

What We’re Looking For

• Solid experience in software development and technical support
• Strong SQL skills and familiarity with enterprise platforms
• Practical knowledge of Windows Server environments, networking, and virtualization
• Confident supporting users in a fast-paced, regulated environment
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
• Experience with IT policy drafting and user training material creation
• Familiarity with ITIL frameworks or similar service management standards
• Why Apply?
• Gain deep exposure to both core banking systems and modern productivity tools
• Work within a collaborative, knowledgeable, and supportive IT function
• If you’re a proactive IT professional ready to contribute across both development and support, this is an ideal opportunity to broaden your impact within a forward-thinking bank.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Temporary

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Banking

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