Financial Services Technology Manager / Senior Manager

Opis

Location: Wrocław/Katowice - 2 days in office / 3 days remote Let us introduce you the job offer by EY GDS Poland – a member of the global integrated service delivery center network by EY. The opportunity We are seeking an experienced Financial Services Technology Manager or Senior Manager with a strong background in large-scale financial services environments. The ideal candidate has successfully led complex Middle Office or Back Office transformation programs, possesses deep technical and architectural expertise, and is capable of driving end-to-end delivery across globally distributed teams. This role requires a blend of hands-on technical leadership, architectural decision-making, stakeholder management, and strong project execution capabilities.

Oferujemy

• EY Global Delivery Services (GDS) is a dynamic and truly global delivery network. We work across nine locations – Argentina, Hungary, India, the Philippines, Poland, Sri Lanka, Mexico, Spain and the United Kingdom – and with teams from all EY service lines, geographies and sectors, playing a vital role in the delivery of the EY growth strategy. From accountants to coders to advisory consultants, we offer a wide variety of fulfilling career opportunities that span all business disciplines. In GDS, you will collaborate with EY teams on exciting projects and work with well-known brands from across the globe. We’ll introduce you to an ever-expanding ecosystem of people, learning, skills and insights that will stay with you throughout your career.

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.

• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.

• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.

• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

Wymagania

• Experience modernizing legacy financial platforms and integrating with enterprise data systems.

• Familiarity with microservices architecture, API frameworks, and containerization (Docker/Kubernetes).

• Certification in cloud (Azure/AWS), project management (PMP/Prince2), or architecture (TOGAF) is an added advantage.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

• Proficiency in the German language is preferred

Wymagania

• 10+ years of experience in software engineering, solution architecture, or technical management.

• Experience in a large financial services organization (banking, capital markets, asset management, or fintech).

• Proven track record of delivering complex transformation programs in Middle Office or Back Office functions.

• Strong technical foundation in:

• Java (Spring ecosystem preferred)

• Kafka or similar event-streaming technologies

• Cloud platforms (Azure or AWS)

• Mainframe systems (preferred, not mandatory)

• Excellent project management abilities, with experience in Agile/Scrum methodologies.

• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.

Zakres obowiązków

• Provide technical leadership and architectural oversight across complex enterprise systems, acting as Solution Architect for applications, integrations, and cloud‑native platforms.

• Lead modernization initiatives, including migration from legacy environments (e.g. Mainframe) to modern, scalable, secure, and resilient architectures aligned with enterprise standards.

• Drive large‑scale Middle Office and Back Office transformation initiatives within a financial services environment, ensuring high‑quality and timely delivery.

• Manage cross‑functional teams, vendors, and stakeholders, owning delivery planning, execution roadmaps, risks, and dependencies.

• Lead cloud strategy and implementation using Azure or AWS, promoting cloud‑native and hybrid solutions, DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and automation.

• Provide technical oversight across key technologies such as Java application stacks, event‑driven architectures (Kafka), and legacy platforms where applicable.

• Apply strong domain knowledge in financial services operations (e.g. trade processing, settlements, reconciliations, reference data, risk).

• Act as a bridge between business and engineering, clearly communicating complex technical concepts and influencing strategic decisions through technical, domain, and business expertise.