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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 OverviewYou'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
- 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.
