Senior Developer / Lead Developer

Cerebra Consulting Inc; Northampton; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A major UK bank is seeking a Senior Developer / Lead Developer at the VP level. This role focuses on automating change management processes, including software design and development, and requires expertise in Java and Python. The successful candidate will lead initiatives aimed at optimizing delivery processes and enhancing efficiency in technology and business operations.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and improve software solutions for bank's platforms.
• Lead automation of change management processes.
• Develop scalable backend systems using Java and Python.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Continuous learning

Software design

Change leadership

Digital technologies

Java development

Python development

Business process understanding

Secure coding

Teamwork

Test automation

Problem-solving

Risk management understanding

Job description

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Overview

A major UK bank is seeking a highly skilled Senior Developer / Lead Developer at the VP level to play a pivotal role in a strategic program focused on automating the end-to-end change management process. This role involves the automation of guardrail governance, lifecycle management, and DevOps practices at the code level. The successful candidate will lead a multiyear journey aimed at optimizing the bank’s delivery processes, reducing time for CAF (Change Approval Framework) processes, and enhancing the overall efficiency of technology and business operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Software Design & Development: Design, develop, and improve software solutions providing robust business platforms and technology capabilities for the bank's customers and colleagues.
• End-to-End Change Automation: Lead automation of the change management process focusing on guardrail governance, lifecycle management, and DevOps integration.
• Backend Development: Use extensive experience in Java and Python to build and optimize scalable systems.
• Full-Stack Development: Ensure seamless integration across the technology stack, covering both backend and frontend systems where applicable.
• Data Augmentation & Kafka: Implement real-time data augmentation processes using Kafka for data streaming and processing.
• Architecture & Metadata Management: Design architecture supporting automated backups and metadata acquisition.
• CAF Process Optimization: Automate and streamline the CAF process to reduce delivery time and improve governance.
• Strategic Change & Transformation: Drive digital transformation aligned with the bank’s long-term goals.
• Leadership & Collaboration: Provide technical leadership to the team, fostering collaboration and continuous learning.
• Test Automation & Secure Coding: Implement test automation and adhere to secure coding standards.

Mandatory Skills

• Strong troubleshooting skills for quick issue resolution.
• Commitment to continuous learning and staying updated with latest technologies.
• Expertise in software design and strategic thinking for long-term solutions.
• Experience in leading change initiatives in complex organizations.
• Deep understanding of digital technologies in financial services.
• Proficiency in Java and Python backend development.
• Strong business process understanding and how technology can enhance it.
• Adherence to secure coding practices.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills.
• Proficiency in test automation and problem-solving tools.
• Understanding of risk management and controls in software deployment.

Seniority level

• Executive

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

• IT Services and IT Consulting