Application Development Lead

Job Title: Application Development Lead / Solution ArchitectJob DescriptionThis role offers an opportunity for an experienced Solution Architect and Application Development Lead, based in the UK, to play a key part in a major, long-term strategic programme for a Tier 1 banking group. The successful candidate will join the Technology and Operations workstream, leading solution and application architecture and overseeing technology changes required to establish and operationalise a new EU legal entity in Paris. You will provide technical leadership across a complex, cross-functional banking programme, ensuring systems and applications are effectively designed, integrated and ready for operation.ResponsibilitiesDesign and define solution and application architectures that support the establishment and ongoing operation of a new EU legal entity.Assess the existing application landscape, identify gaps and required changes, and recommend appropriate technical solutions.Oversee application development activities, providing technical direction and ensuring high-quality delivery across the full lifecycle.Lead and coordinate systems integration, including APIs, interfaces and data flows between upstream and downstream systems.Manage technical dependencies across multiple systems and platforms to ensure coherent end-to-end solutions.Support testing activities by guiding test strategy from a technical perspective and helping resolve defects and integration issues.Contribute to ..... full job details .....