Application Development & Support Manager – Core Banking (Finastra Equation)
London – 4 days onsite
Up to £95,000 + benefits
A London-based financial institution is seeking an Application Development & Support Manager to lead the development, delivery, and support of critical banking applications, with a strong focus on the Finastra Equation core banking platform.
This role requires someone with proven hands‑on experience supporting Finastra Equation environments who can also lead a small team and oversee application delivery within a banking technology environment.
The successful candidate will take ownership of the bank’s application landscape, ensuring systems remain secure, stable, and aligned with business needs. A key focus will be the management and support of the Finastra Equation platform, including operational support, upgrades, and enhancements. Working in a smaller banking environment, the role combines technical leadership, vendor coordination, project delivery, and application support oversight.
Key Responsibilities
Core Banking Platform
- Direct oversight of the Finastra Equation core banking platform, including environment management, patching, and upgrades
- Ensure smooth operation of end‑of‑day (EOD) processing
- Provide fix‑on‑fail support and coordinate issue resolution
- Work closely with infrastructure teams to support IBM Power Systems performance and platform optimisation
Application Delivery
- Lead development and delivery of application changes and enhancements
- Manage the transition of new solutions from project delivery into BAU support models
- Define delivery timelines and manage development resources
Application Support
- Ensure reliable support for core banking and business applications
- Oversee incident management, root cause analysis, and service improvement
- Implement application monitoring and performance optimisation
- Coordinate upgrades, patches, and maintenance with third‑party vendors
Team Leadership
- Lead and mentor a small team of developers and application support analysts
- Foster a collaborative, high‑performing engineering environment
- Support professional development and technical growth within the team
Governance and Stakeholder Management
- Ensure applications meet security, audit, and regulatory requirements
- Maintain documentation, operational procedures, and DR processes
- Act as the key liaison between technology teams, business stakeholders, and vendors
Required Experience
- Hands‑on experience supporting the Finastra Equation core banking platform (essential)
- Experience working within banking or financial services technology environments
- Background in application development and support leadership
- Knowledge of AS400 environments including RPG and/or Cobol
- Strong understanding of SDLC and application life cycle management
- Experience managing production support, incidents, and BAU enhancements
Desirable Skills
- Experience working with IBM Power Systems
- Familiarity with ITIL or service management frameworks
- Exposure to Azure or other cloud platforms
- Experience managing third‑party vendors
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