PySpark Development Manager - Financial Risk Technology

Leading Investment Bank | Canary Wharf, London | £800-£925 per day (Inside IR35) | Hybrid (3 days onsite)

Leadership Opportunity in Financial Risk Technology

A prestigious investment bank is seeking an experienced Technical Manager to lead their team of PySpark developers working on mission-critical risk and analytics platforms. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring both technical expertise and people management skills.

Role Overview

You'll be responsible for managing a high-performing team of PySpark developers while providing technical direction on distributed computing solutions for financial risk management. The ideal candidate combines deep technical knowledge with excellent leadership capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of PySpark developers working on risk technology platforms
• Establish technical standards and architectural direction for data processing systems
• Oversee development of scalable data pipelines for risk calculations and regulatory reporting
• Drive continuous improvement in code quality, performance, and development practices
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align technology solutions with business requirements
• Manage project delivery, resource allocation, and technical planning

Required Skills & Experience

• 12+ years in software development with 5+ years in PySpark/big data environments
• Proven leadership experience managing technical teams in financial services
• Strong understanding of financial market risk concepts and reporting requirements
• Deep expertise in distributed computing architectures and performance optimization
• Experience with agile development practices and CI/CD implementation
• Excellent communication skills and ability to translate complex technical concepts

This position offers an excellent opportunity to combine technical leadership with people management in a fast-paced financial environment. The successful candidate will shape the future of critical risk technology platforms.

McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds.