Job Introduction
Main Responsibilities
Handelsbanken is undergoing a multi year IT modernisation program to replace its payments and core banking systems and needs a Head of Integration Technology to take technical ownership of these areas. The role will be responsible for building up and then leading a modern software capability in the UK to integrate Handelsbanken’s systems with Commercial Off The Shelf (COTS) software solutions.
The successful individual will lead a technical team, take technical ownership of the integration and COTS software, provide technical strategic direction for both new and pre-existing services, improve the ways of working with Group teams, and support as we move those digital offerings onto the Cloud. The successful individual will need to collaborate with key stakeholders in all areas of the business to achieve this. In addition, the bank is looking to move to a modern agile mindset and way of operating, so the right individual will also be able to influence and shape that transition.
Technical Leadership
- Own the quality of application design, selecting the right technologies to create highly performant, stable, large scale, micro services based, cloud based applications
- Act as a counterpart to the digital product owner, and jointly own backlog of work
- Take technical ownership of UK integrations and oversee all technical work.
- Ensure adherence to IT development controls.
- Own and manage platform risks and governance
- Provide input into technical buy vs build decisions and ensure they align with our modernisation strategy
- Ensure that we safely and securely incorporate third party solutions and / or Group solutions into our Digital offerings
- Support the move to performant, micro-service based Cloud applications as it becomes possible
- Evaluate technical efficiency, and be able to talk to long term costs, time to market, technical debt
- Ensure all products and services are supported by excellent third line support
- Stay up to date with latest digital technology trends and bring them to bear in our system designs
- Enable teams to be accountable for their own testing, making sure testing happens fast, frequently and effectively
- Ensure security is built into the development process
- Participate in code reviews with the team, pair programming exercises where appropriate
- When required, support a move to DevOps culture
Delivery aspects
- Own technical aspects of delivery for our payments and core banking touchpoints
- Enhance the existing agile ways of working . Optimise the delivery throughput for web front end and back end components
- Through continuous improvement, drive technical operational excellence across the organisation
- Evaluate technical efficiency, and be able to talk to long term costs, time to market, technical debt
- Be able to marry Agile and Waterfall where necessary
- Ability to manage a vendor product configuration and SI’s as necessary.
People leadership of the UK integration teams as they grow
- Line management for developers, product configuration staff to achieve the outcomes for IT modernisation.
- Build, continuously develop and lead a modern software capability across multiple teams
- Line manage, mentor and coach engineers
- Ensure best practice is shared across teams and empower the teams to drive change themselves
- Provide structured performance reviews to support ongoing professional development within teams
- Convert department-level objectives into key results for your team
Ideal Candidate
Research (by Harvard University) shows that women are particularly likely to second guess themselves and not apply - so if you are worried you don't meet all the criteria, get in touch anyhow and let us do the worrying…
- Experience of product engineering and delivery, of which at least 2 years should be in a people management role
- Hands-on experience working in Java and cloud native app product development, database, build pipeline and networking technologies
- Demonstrable experience of Agile and of leading and scaling distributed autonomous engineering teams across remote locations
- Ability to work well in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and to pick up new skill sets quickly
- Track record of delivering well engineered solutions using current technologies
- Experience running engineering teams over a sustained period and can demonstrate excellent leadership across technology domains like development, quality, support, architecture and integration
- Experienced in product development life cycles and working in a lean-agile way.
- Can think and act strategically, as well as recognising when to act tactically and operationally
- You are a people leader who can inspire and grow talent
- You understand how to influence others and how to build collaborative, productive relationships with your peers
- Able to form a clear compelling vision for the future, incorporating diverse sources of input.
Company Information
Handelsbanken is a relationship bank with a decentralised way of working, a strong local presence thanks to a nationwide network of branches, and a long-term approach to customer relations. Each Handelsbanken branch operates as a local business enabling it to make decisions at a local level and provide a bespoke service. The focus is always on the need of the individual customer and not on the sale of specific products.
We are embarking on an exciting Business Transformation journey. This transformation will significantly enhance our technology system systems, processes and services, bringing evolution to our ways of working. Join us in this transformative journey, where your dedication, adaptability and commitment will play a crucial role in shaping the future of banking for our valued customers.
The Bank is deeply committed to embedding good equality and diversity practice into all of our activities. This is so that we are an inclusive, welcoming and inspiring place to work that encourages everyone to apply, regardless of socio-economic background, age, disability, pregnancy and/or parental status, race (including colour, nationality, and ethnic or national origin), veteran status, marital and civil partnership status, religion or belief, sex, gender reassignment or sexual orientation.
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At Handelsbanken, we deeply value our unique culture and values including trust in and respect for each individual. We take pride in nurturing a work environment where people flourish, and where they are empowered to take decisions in their areas of expertise. We take a long term perspective in everything we do and want each employee who joins us to build a long terms successful career with the Bank.
What is in it for you?
- We have a wide range of learning and development available, empowering and enabling our colleagues to take ownership of their own development.
- Competitive Salary and an extensive range of benefits is provided, including private medical insurance, income protection and life assurance
- A market-leading pension contribution of 15% paid by the bank, which can be invested in a wide range of funds (including ESG and Shariah funds)
Application next steps
Your journey with us begins once you have submitted your application. One of our Handelsbanken recruiters will be reviewing your details and will later organise a phone conversation if you match the role requirements. If there is a mutual fit, we will extend an invitation for you to participate in an interview.
There will be a two stage interview process with a combination of technical and competency interviews.
How can we support you to be your best self? Our Talent Acquisition team will be happy to provide support e.g. if you need additional time to prepare for an interview or you have any requirements for any part of the interview/hiring process – just let us know by email
[email protected] .
This advert will be live for a minimum of two weeks. However, please note that after the two weeks, the closing date could change at any time depending on the number of responses received.
