Application Development Director

We're currently seeking an experienced Application Development Director to lead a high-performing scrum team delivering data solutions for a major onboarding programme within a financial services environment. Client Details The employer is a large organisation within the financial services sector. Description • Lead a multi-skilled scrum team including business analysts, data engineers, testers, and data office staff • Manage the ingestion of critical data into the EMEA Data Platform, with a focus on finance-related datasets • Collaborate with Product Owners and stakeholders to prioritise and deliver a well-planned data pipeline • Facilitate Scrum ceremonies and ensure productive, time-boxed meetings • Track sprint progress, remove blockers, and escalate risks or issues as needed • Maintain transparency through meaningful MI and JIRA dashboards Profile • 10+ years of Agile delivery experience, including Scrum and Scrum of Scrums • Strong understanding of data in a corporate investment banking context, especially within Finance • Proven leadership in managing cross-functional teams and offshore resources • Skilled in stakeholder communication across all levels • Experience with Atlassian JIRA and Agile reporting tools • Exposure to Data Lakehouse and Medallion Architecture, ideally with Databricks • Degree-level education or equivalent experience • Agile certification or demonstrable Agile delivery expertise Job Offer • Competitive daily rate between £700 and £1100 Inside IR35 (via an umbrella company). • Opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects within the analytics department. • Temporary position in a London-based financial services organization - 2/3 days per week in the office. • Collaborative work environment with a focus on innovation.