JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Lead Technical Application Specialist
Salary: £90,440 - £140,040 (depending on location)
Location: London, Bristol or Edinburgh
Hours: Full time
Working Pattern: Hybrid, 40% (or two days) in an office site

ABOUT US

Like the modern Britain we serve, we’re evolving. Investing billions in our people, data and tech to transform the way we meet the ever-changing needs of our 26 million customers. We’re growing with purpose. Join us on our journey and you will too…

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Lead and mentor a multi-skilled team to deliver high-quality, innovative solutions to support business goals.
• Represent the specialist function in high-level meetings and decision-making processes
• Oversee resource planning and allocation for the specialist function
• Develop and implement policies and procedures for the specialist area
• Lead strategic negotiations with key stakeholders and vendors
• Collaborate with feature teams and third parties to identify and implement creative solutions that align with business objectives.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior architects and developers, leading by example with hands-on coding and problem-solving.
• Monitor and report on project progress, addressing any issues promptly to ensure timely delivery. Identify and mitigate risks to ensure the successful implementation of projects.
• Develop and document processes to improve engineering efficiency and service quality.
• Engage in continuous improvement initiatives, fostering an environment of learning and growth within the team.
• Supervise the maintenance and enhancement of service infrastructure, ensuring its reliability and efficiency.
• Management of Third Party Suppliers to ensure solutions are performant, secure and resilient, and meet bank objectives and client needs.
• Ensure that all engineering activities comply with industry standards and regulations.