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The Lead Java Technologist is a senior level position responsible for establishing and implementing new or revised application systems and programs in coordination with the Technology team. The overall objective of this role is to lead applications systems analysis and programming activities.
Job Responsibility:
Own and be responsible for end-to-end development of the projects/ programs assigned
Deliver high-quality software programs adhering to standards and be involved in design reviews, program specifications review
Collaborate with stakeholders and work closely with various technology groups & vendor organizations to be able to drive a standard framework for development processes
Ensure compliance with organizational policies and security guidelines when using AI tools
Validate and review AI-generated code and content for accuracy, security vulnerabilities, and adherence to coding standards
Maintain code ownership and accountability while using AI assistants as productivity enhancers
Demonstrate critical thinking in evaluating AI-generated outputs and recommendations
Deliver state-of-the-art solutions using new stack development using Agile/ DevOps/ Micro services/ Docker/ Java8/ while keeping the show on the road for legacy technology stack
Regularly interact with business and operations partners globally
Ensure the right team structure and organization is put in place for the new development unit
Excellent track record in Team management (1-2 squads with each squad having 7-10 people) and interaction with vendors / staff
Work across multiple development teams - offshore / onshore / Vendor teams and track project deliverables closely
Partner and work closely with cross functional teams for brainstorming on best solution
Be a lead from the front, get down and work with team and understand the problem and bring to a resolution
Strong commitment to quality and efficiency
Requirements:
Exposure to Large Scale environment, System Design, and Distributed Systems
Btech, BS or MS Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent
10+ years of experience, working in similar roles across banking or services technology
Strong Technical background in JAVA / J2EE, Micro services applications
DevOps
Agile
PaaS (like OpenShift)
Demonstrated experience using AI-powered development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, or similar platforms) in professional software development
Proven ability to effectively prompt and interact with AI assistants to solve technical problems and generate quality code
Strong understanding of when and how to appropriately leverage AI tools versus traditional development approaches
Ability to critically evaluate and validate AI-generated code, ensuring it meets security, performance, and quality standards
Experience integrating AI tools into development workflows and IDEs (VS Code, IntelliJ, PyCharm, etc.)
Experience in J2EE technologies such as JDK 1.8, Spring Framework, Tibco BW
Should have hands-on development experience on Java & modernization technologies
Good Knowledge of CI/CD and DevOPS
Excellent organizational, planning, and prioritization skills
Proven experience managing staff and function transition between locations and time-zone preferred
Strong stakeholder management experience
Able to participate in architecture reviews, provide feedback and solutions
Experience with Agile methodology
Good exposure in overall quality implementation to deliver product fit for purpose using BDD/ JUnit/ Sonar/ Functional Automation
Proven experience in handling multiple teams and project management
Excellent organization skills, attention to detail, and ability to multi-task
Demonstrated sense of responsibility and capability to deliver quickly
Excellent communication skills
Proactive problem-solving
Relationship builder and very good team player
Negotiation, difficult conversation management and prioritization skills
Flexibility to handle multiple complex projects and changing priorities
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Good analytical and business skills
Promotes teamwork and builds strong relationships within and across global teams
Promotes continuous process improvement especially in code quality, testability & reliability
Partnership and networking skills are essential
Nice to have:
Experience with Equities products development is a strong plus
Experience with ECS and Ambrosia-based micro services development can be an advantage
Technology Migration project exposure is a strong plus