Software Development Manager (Contract) – Data & AI Transformation
Location: London (Hybrid – 1 day onsite)
Contract: Day Rate
We’re working with a global investment-focused organisation delivering a major transformation programme, replacing a legacy platform with a modern, cloud-based ecosystem.
They’re looking for a senior Software Development Manager to lead a key workstream focused on data migration and application modernisation. This is a player/coach role combining hands‑on technical input with team leadership and delivery ownership.
The environment is built around React, Python and AWS, with growing adoption of Databricks and AI‑driven tooling.
You’ll lead a small, high‑performing team, driving delivery of key milestones as part of a wider transformation programme. The focus is on migrating and modernising data and applications into a new cloud‑based platform, while improving user experience and engineering capability.
You’ll also work closely with teams in the US, so some flexibility in working hours is required.
Key responsibilities
- Lead and manage a cross‑functional engineering team (full stack, data and junior engineers)
- Champion the adoption of AI tools and practices, including automation, developer productivity and AI‑driven solutions (e.g. chatbots, Copilot/LLMs)
- Own delivery of key milestones across data migration and platform modernisation
- Provide hands‑on technical guidance, particularly across front‑end (React) and user experience
- Translate business requirements into clear technical delivery plans
- Drive engineering best practice, team performance and delivery standards
- Oversee knowledge transfer from legacy system SMEs into the wider team (without direct ownership of the legacy platform)
What we’re looking for
- Proven experience in a Software Development Manager / Technical Lead role
- Strong background delivering large‑scale transformation or migration programmes
- Hands‑on experience with React, Python and AWS
- Experience working with Databricks or similar modern data platforms
- Strong understanding of front‑end development and user experience
- Experience leading and developing engineering teams
- Exposure to AI/ML, LLMs or modern developer tooling is highly desirable
- Comfortable working in global, fast‑paced environments
Why apply
- High‑impact role within a major transformation programme
- Exposure to modern cloud, data and AI technologies
- Strong stakeholder visibility in a global organisation
- Opportunity to shape both delivery and engineering capability
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