Senior Engineering Manager - Java/J2EE Programming (16-20 yrs)

Job Description :

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Engineering Manager to lead and drive high-impact engineering projects, particularly in the Banking and Fintech domain.

The ideal candidate will have significant expertise in specializing in Java/J2EE-related projects and applications in the banking domain with a focus on delivering scalable, high-performance solutions.

In this leadership role, you will be responsible for overseeing multiple teams, guiding 30-40 engineers, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality software solutions.

You will work closely with internal stakeholders and clients to ensure the technical success of our projects, especially in the Banking & fintech space.

Key Responsibilities : .

Leadership & Team Management :

- Lead, mentor, and manage high-performance teams, including both in-house and vendor resources.

- Foster a collaborative, innovative environment that drives the success of agile teams and promotes the growth of future leaders.

Project Management :

- Manage project schedules, timelines, and resources to ensure timely delivery.

- Expertise in both Waterfall and Agile methodologies, including Scrum, Kanban, and Iterative frameworks.

Banking Domain Expertise :

- With 10+ years of experience in the banking sector, apply domain knowledge to build and deliver high-impact applications for financial institutions, ensuring that projects align with business goals and industry regulations.

Agile Transformation & Scrum Practices :

- Guide teams through agile transformation, helping them adopt and adhere to scrum practices and agile tools.

- Mentor teams to drive efficiency and continuous improvement in their delivery processes.

Design & Architecture :

- Lead the design and development of reference architectures, focusing on microservices based on Spring Boot.

- Ensure the scalability, reliability, and performance of applications by using best practices in system design and architecture.

DevOps Implementation :

- Drive DevOps practices and manage the integration of CI/CD pipelines.

- Work with cross-functional teams to improve the development and deployment process using tools such as Jenkins, GitLab, and Azure DevOps.

Stakeholder Engagement & Communication :

- Maintain effective communication with business and technical stakeholders.

- Prepare and present project updates, manage client expectations, and ensure the alignment of technical goals with business objectives.

Performance Monitoring & Quality Delivery :

- Oversee performance tuning and optimization of applications.

- Ensure high standards of quality in delivery, backed by your deep understanding of build tools, testing, and quality assurance.

Required Skills & Qualifications : .

- Experience : 16+ years of IT experience with 10+ years in the banking domain.

- Leadership : Proven experience as a Senior Engineering Manager, Scrum Master, or in a similar leadership role in managing large, complex projects.

- Technical Expertise : Expertise in Java/J2EE, Microservices, Spring Boot, and enterprise-level application development.

- Banking Domain Knowledge : Extensive experience working on banking projects, with a deep understanding of financial systems, transactions, and industry best practices.

- Agile & Scrum : Hands-on experience in leading agile teams, driving agile transformation, and fostering a high-performance culture using scrum practices.

- DevOps & CI/CD : Experience implementing DevOps practices and leading the setup and management of Continuous Integration pipelines.

- Communication : Exceptional written and oral communication skills, with the ability to work with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to deliver high-quality solutions under tight deadlines.