Senior Tech Lead - Software Engineering (Fintech)

We are seeking an experienced Senior Technical Lead to drive the design, development, and delivery of scalable, secure, and high-performance banking and fintech solutions. This role requires strong technical expertise, architectural leadership, and the ability to guide engineering teams while aligning technology solutions with business goals

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable and secure banking and fintech applications
• Write high-quality, secure code following best practices and standards (e.g., OWASP)
  
• Contribute to system design, including microservices, APIs, and event-driven architectures
  
• Integrate with core banking systems, payment networks, and third-party services
  
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions
  
• Participate in the full SDLC: design, development, testing, and deployment
  
• Ensure system performance, reliability, and availability through monitoring and optimization
  
• Follow Agile practices including sprint planning, code reviews, and CI/CD
  
• Maintain technical documentation for systems and integrations
  
• Identify and implement improvements to enhance performance, security, and user experience

Person Specifications

Qualifications and Experiences

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field
• 8+ years of experience in software engineering, with proven experience in a technical leadership role
• Strong experience in leading teams within banking, fintech, or digital transformation environments

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of Core Java (OOP, data types, immutability, string handling)
• Proficiency in Java, Spring Boot, WebFlux, and Microservices architecture
• Experience with event-driven systems (e.g., Kafka)
• Solid understanding of API design and backend development
• Basic to intermediate front-end knowledge (React.js or Angular) is an advantage
• Strong understanding of data structures, algorithms, and problem-solving techniques
• Hands-on experience with relational databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle) and NoSQL (MongoDB)
• Knowledge of SQL, schema design, and query optimization
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Experience with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, Docker, and Kubernetes
• Understanding of secure coding practices and compliance standards (e.g., OWASP, PCI)
• Ability to clearly explain technical projects and solutions

Domain and Industry Knowledge

• Exposure to banking and fintech domains, including payment systems and digital banking
• Understanding of regulatory and compliance standards (e.g., PCI, open banking)
• Experience in digital transformation initiatives is an added advantage

Soft Skills and Competencies

• Strong communication and articulation skills
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and debugging abilities
• Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams
• Strong time management and attention to detail
• Adaptability to learn new technologies and tools, including AI-assisted development
• Adherence to organizational information security policies and standards

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