Application Development & Support Manager

Application Development & Support ManagerLocation: London (Hybrid Working)Salary: Up to £90,000 + BenefitsSector: Banking

Our client is seeking an experienced Application Development & Support Manager to lead the delivery, enhancement, and support of critical business applications within a banking environment. This is a hands-on leadership role combining technical oversight, vendor coordination, and day-to-day operational management.

You will play a key role in ensuring applications are secure, reliable, and aligned to business needs, while driving continuous improvement across development and support functions.

You will be responsible for overseeing the full application lifecycle - from design and implementation through to BAU support - ensuring systems effectively support core banking operations and internal business functions.

This position suits someone who enjoys balancing leadership with technical engagement in a collaborative, delivery-focused environment.

Team Leadership

• Lead, mentor, and develop a small team of developers and application support analysts.

• Foster a high-performance culture focused on innovation and continuous improvement.

• Conduct performance reviews and support professional development.

Change & Project Delivery

• Plan, design, and deliver new applications and system enhancements.

• Transition solutions smoothly from project phase into BAU support models.

• Manage delivery timelines, resources, and priorities across multiple initiatives.

• Work closely with change and project teams to manage capacity and demand.

Application Support & Maintenance

• Ensure reliable day-to-day support of business-critical applications.

• Manage incidents, troubleshoot issues, and drive root cause resolution.

• Monitor performance, optimise systems, and coordinate upgrades and patches.

• Maintain vendor relationships to ensure ongoing support coverage.

• Own documentation, configurations, and support procedures.

Governance, Risk & Compliance

• Implement best practices across development, testing, and deployment.

• Ensure adherence to regulatory, security, and audit requirements.

• Support business continuity and disaster recovery planning.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Act as a key liaison between technology teams, business stakeholders, and third-party providers.

• Provide regular reporting on delivery progress, performance metrics, and improvements.

Budget & Resource Management

• Manage BAU and small-change budgets, ensuring cost-effective delivery.

• Contribute to annual planning and recommend tools or technologies to improve efficiency.

• Proven experience working within banking or financial services environments is essential.