Job Responsibilities:

Application Development & Delivery

• Lead the development and delivery of Enterprise Web API, Microservices and Data Modelling for the Bank with full capability / accountability for architecture deliverables (process, information, technology etc.) from concept to implementation.
• Champion the delivery of high quality cards systems design and ensure adherence to global architecture principles, enterprise design principles, security and control standards
• Drive implementation work plan in collaboration with Architecture, Risk, Infrastructure, and Testing teams.
• Ensure timely and high-quality delivery of software releases aligned with business priorities.
• Oversee technical design reviews, code quality, and performance optimization.
• Manage application deployments and change control processes.
• Manage technical implementation plan across application teams - coordinate technical implementation activities across application teams to ensure non-event production cutover and adequate post implementation support

Incident & Problem Management

• Provide technical leadership during major incidents and escalations.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement preventive measures.
• Collaborate with support teams to ensure smooth transition from development to production.

Team & Stakeholder Management

• Build and lead high-performing development teams across onshore and offshore locations.
• Mentor and coach team members to foster growth and technical excellence.
• Collaborate with business units, software vendors, and compliance teams to align delivery with strategic goals.
• Partner with Test Manager to ensure completion of System Integration Testing (SIT), User Acceptance Testing (UAT), performance / load testing and application security testing with quality results

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
• 12–15 years of progressive experience in software development and technical delivery leadership roles.
• Strong expertise in Java, J2EE, with hands-on experience in Spring Boot, Spring Batch, Drools, and Apache Camel.
• Solid understanding of Java/J2EE design patterns and object-oriented design and modeling.
• Experience with ESB/SOA architectures and service governance/design principles.
• Proficient in REST, SOAP, WSDL, and IBM MQ for enterprise integration.
• Familiar with Spring Security, Netegrity, PKI, JCE, and JSSE for secure application development.
• Hands-on experience with Apache HTTP Server, JBoss, and Linux/Unix shell scripting.
• Skilled in CI/CD tools and practices including Git, Jenkins, Maven, Artifactory, SonarQube, Veracode, and Xray.
• Experience working with Control-M for job scheduling and automation.
• Collaborate with DevOps teams to establish automated build and deployment pipelines.
• Proficient with at least one RDBMS such as Oracle, MS SQL, or MariaDB.
• Comfortable working with a wide range of open-source technologies and cloud services.
• Proven ability to lead development teams, drive outcomes, and influence cross-functional stakeholders.
• Strong collaboration skills to work with DevOps, infrastructure, and business teams.
• Effective communicator with the ability to manage multiple teams and articulate complex technical concepts clearly.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with a go-getter attitude and minimal supervision.
• Deep understanding of SDLC, Agile, and DevOps methodologies, with a focus on continuous improvement and delivery excellence.
• Cards domain knowledge in fraud management, collections, cards services, 3D secure and/or merchant acquiring is a plus.