Development Manager, Europe
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Job Description
Overview:
The Development Manager, Europe, will join the team on a hybrid basis from either of our stunning office locations in central London or Leeds city centre. This means you'll need to be within a commutable distance of one location to enable you to be in the office each week.
The role holder will develop a clear strategy and plan to consolidate all digital assets in the business and execute a digital transformation and enhancements program, providing deliveries from a developer's community in a variety of technologies. These range from .NET, SWP, Java, Oracle, REACT, Angular, JS, Android and iOS. The Development Manager, Europe, will be adaptable with an ability to work within the SDLC framework in addition to having clearly defined needs from the business to meet the timelines dictated and completing them within the allocated and quoted budgets.
You'll get the chance to follow your chosen career path anywhere in MUFG Pension & Market Services. You'll be joining a network of experienced, innovative and dedicated individuals across multiple teams and countries. There are countless opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your career and we'll provide the support you need to do just that.
Benefits:
26 days annual leave, plus a wellbeing day, a volunteer day, bank holidays and the opportunity to buy up to 5 days' extra each year
Health, wellbeing and lifestyle rewards that can be tailored to support you and your family. Everything from: Employee Assistance Programme; Discounts on retail and socialising; Travel and technology; cycle2work scheme; A host of gym and fitness subscriptions; Car Salary Sacrifice scheme
Appreciate programme: Employee recognition programme
Company Pension Scheme
Life Assurance
Medical Insurance
Paid Maternity, Paternity, Adoption Leave, Shared Parental Leave
What you need:
As with any role, we want to find the right person and we want to make sure you know it's the right role for you too. You therefore need:
• 10+ years' leadership experience with leading technical delivery teams using Agile / DevOps methodologies
• Demonstrable experience in .NET technologies and experience with Agile / DevOps methodologies and project management
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build and maintain trust, respect, cooperation and positive relationships with a variety of stakeholders
• Experience as a strategic leader with a proven track record of aligning IT with business goals and driving innovation across multiple entities
• Strong organisational skills with good attention to detail and the ability to promote a quality control culture
• An ability to share your own expertise and learning across the wider team, encouraging others to do the same
• Good problem-solving abilities and a collaborative approach to cross-functional projects
• Sound judgement, logical thinking and an ability to define and manage scope
• An ability to critique your own performance, acknowledging your strengths and areas for development
Day to Day, you will:
• Define and execute the IT and software development strategy to align with MUFG Pension & Market Services' goals, with a balanced focus on development and management
• Lead individual development teams, focusing on internal and third-party apps for full life cycle
• Build and lead squads for web, front end, integration and back-end development across software, products and platforms
• Establish robust and advanced development frameworks for API and Microservices development
• Assist the Head of SDLC for MUFG Corporate Markets, Europe in running overall technology operations by providing strategic, operational and management information inputs and ideas
• Collaborate and assist DSF (Digital Service Framework) teams, providing them core applications services and changes as and when required
• Manage escalations and incidents around applications with effective and efficient processes and tools to minimise business downtime and operational / financial losses
• Provide guidance to the team, ensuring they adhere to development standards, conducting performance evaluations and career development discussions
• Work with and manage third parties and vendors for development activities
• Ensure key performance indicators are measured, analysed and accurately reported to stakeholders for incidents of all priorities
• Implement SDLC best practice to deliver speed to market needs of the MUFG Corporate Markets business and alongside the Head of SDLC, build roadmaps, delivery plans and resource loading views
• Build modern development techniques and best practices like hackathons and co-creation
• Manage all the activities of the software development team and setting goals for each team member to ensure timely project delivery, taking full ownership and supporting changes from development to live
The above list of key accountabilities is not an exhaustive list and may change from time-to-time based on business needs.
About Us
MUFG Pension & Market Services is a global, digitally enabled business that empowers a brighter future by connecting millions of people with their assets - safely, securely and responsibly.
Through our two businesses MUFG Retirement Solutions and MUFG Corporate Markets, we partner with a diversified portfolio of global clients to provide robust, efficient and scalable services, purpose-built solutions and modern technology platforms that deliver world class outcomes and experiences.
A member of MUFG, a global financial group, we help manage regulatory complexity, improve data management and connect people with their assets, through exceptional user experience that leverages the expertise of our people combined with scalable technology, digital connectivity and data insights.
About the Team
Our MUFG Corporate Markets division provides clients with a comprehensive corporate market offering that connects issuers to their stakeholders. Our uniquely integrated range of corporate markets capabilities includes shareholder management and analytics, stakeholder engagement, share and unit registry, and employee share plans. We also offer company secretarial support, as well as various specialist offerings such as insolvency solutions. We operate in twelve countries throughout Australasia, Asia, Africa, the Middle East, United Kingdom and Europe.
Our teams combine a wealth of industry experience with a rigorous focus on client management to deliver a premium service underpinned by market leading digital technology provided by our Technology division.
MUFG Pension & Market Services is building a dynamic, client focused, caring and inclusive culture that is built on the foundations of an entrepreneurial spirit, effective risk management, empathy and trust, and underpinned by its core values.
We are an inclusive employer whose people work collaboratively. We encourage, support and value the various talents and perspectives of our people and promote a flexible and blended work environment where our people can thrive and their wellbeing is supported. We know that diversity drives better client outcomes, continuous improvement, and growth. Be part of the MUFG Pension & Market Services journey and together we will achieve our full potential.
We treat all individuals fairly and equitably and do not discriminate on the basis of diverse characteristics including, but not limited to gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity, cultural background, physical abilities/disabilities, religious or political belief, marital or family status or carers responsibilities.
Candidates must have the relevant work rights to be considered for an opportunity at MUFG Pension & Market Services. Successful applicants will be required to complete background screening prior to commencement of employment.