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# Application Development Manager (Engineering Manager)

- **Company:** Harvey Nash
- **Location:** London, United Kingdom
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Application Performance Management, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Software Engineering, Enterprise Software Applications
- **Published:** November 6, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerboard.com/gb/en/find-jobs-in-United-Kingdom/-006C7E8EBFA81CA0AC/

## About the Role

* Proven experience leading software development and application support teams.
 * Strong background in Azure cloud environments.
 * Experience delivering complex technology transformation programmes.
 * Strong understanding of Agile delivery methodologies.
 * Experience implementing DevOps and CI/CD best practices.
 * Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
 * Experience managing vendors and third-party suppliers.
 * Ability to lead both strategic initiatives and operational support functions.

Desirable

 * Background within financial services, banking, insurance or other regulated environments.
 * Experience with CRM platforms, enterprise applications or large-scale integration environments.
 * Exposure to AI, automation and modern engineering practices.

## Description

* Lead the development, support and continuous improvement of a portfolio of business-critical applications.
 * Drive application modernisation and transformation programmes.
 * Manage and mentor multidisciplinary technology teams.
 * Own application performance, resilience, availability and service delivery.
 * Work closely with business stakeholders to align technology solutions with organisational objectives.
 * Champion Agile delivery, DevOps practices and continuous improvement.
 * Manage third-party suppliers and technology partners.
 * Identify opportunities to leverage automation, cloud technologies and AI-enabled solutions.