Job Description :

We are seeking a seasoned Lead - Technology Delivery with deep expertise in Java development, integration with mainframe-based applications, and strong exposure to core banking platforms. The ideal leader will bring a combination of on-the-ground technical depth, strategic planning capability, and excellent communication skills. This role requires strong leadership across a multi-vendor environment, robust budget and cost management skills, and the ability to influence senior management and business stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

Technology Leadership

•             Lead technology delivery for Java-based applications and services that integrate with mainframe systems in a core banking environment.

•             Provide architectural oversight and guide teams on best practices for Java, microservices, APIs, integration patterns, and legacy modernization.

•             Drive continuous improvements in performance, scalability, security, and operational stability of banking platforms.

Team & Delivery Management

•             Lead and mentor a 40+ member engineering team, including managers, leads, developers, and QA engineers.

•             Ensure high-quality delivery of complex projects, enhancements, and production support initiatives.

•             Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and engineering excellence.

Core Banking & Integration

•             Oversee design and development of solutions for core banking modules, ensuring compliance with banking standards, SLAs, and regulatory requirements.

•             Manage seamless integration between digital channels, Java applications, and mainframe-based core systems.

•             Work closely with enterprise architects and product owners to align technology deliverables with banking priorities.

Vendor & Stakeholder Management

•             Manage multi-vendor teams, ensuring alignment with contractual commitments, SLAs, and performance metrics.

•             Build strong relationships with senior business leaders, operations teams, and cross-functional stakeholders.

•             Communicate strategy, progress, and risks effectively to senior management and executive leadership.

Budget, Cost & Operational Management

•             Oversee annual technology budgets, forecasts, and cost optimization initiatives.

•             Ensure effective vendor billing, financial governance, and compliance with internal controls.

•             Drive operational excellence through automation, DevOps practices, and process improvements.

Strategic Planning

•             Develop long-term roadmaps for modernization, API-led integration, and platform transformation initiatives.

•             Identify emerging technologies that can enhance banking services, operational efficiency, and customer experience.

•             Translate business strategies into actionable technology objectives and implementation plans.

Required Skills & Experience

•             20+ years of overall IT experience with strong hands-on and leadership experience in:

o             Java, J2EE, Spring, Microservices

o             Integration between distributed applications and mainframe (COBOL, JCL, DB2) systems

o             Core banking systems and processes

•             Proven experience leading large teams (40+ people) in complex delivery environments.

•             Strong background in multi-vendor management, governance, and performance oversight.

•             Robust experience in budget planning, cost optimization, and financial management.

•             Strong communication and presentation skills, with proven ability to influence senior management.

•             Strategic thinker with the ability to plan long-term technology initiatives while staying hands-on as needed.

•             Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills, with experience delivering large-scale transformation programs.

Preferred Qualifications

•             Experience working in large banking/financial institutions.

•             Certifications in Agile/SAFe, PMP, or cloud platforms (AWS/Azure).

•             Experience in modernization of legacy banking applications.

•             Exposure to API gateways, ESB, and integration middleware.