Job Title : Assistant Vice President - Java Development
Location : Chennai, India
Department : Technology / Software Engineering
Employment Type : Full-Time
Level : AVP (Assistant Vice President)
Reports to : Vice President / Senior Vice President - the Company :
Join one of the world's leading global banks, recognized for its commitment to innovation, stability, and inclusive culture. With operations in over 60 countries, our Chennai technology hub is a core part of our global digital transformation and innovation Overview :
We are seeking a seasoned Java Development Leader to join our high-performing technology team in Chennai. As an Assistant Vice President, you will lead a team of skilled engineers in designing and building enterprise-grade applications. This role requires strong technical expertise in Java, Microservices, Spring Boot, Cloud technologies, and DevOps, alongside a proven ability to lead and mentor engineering teams.
Key Responsibilities Leadership :
- Lead the end-to-end design, development, and deployment of complex enterprise applications.
- Guide architecture decisions and enforce best practices in coding, security, and performance.
- Conduct and lead code reviews, ensuring high-quality deliverables and maintainable & Project Management :
- Manage and mentor a team of Java developers, fostering a high-performance engineering
culture.
Collaborate with global stakeholders across technology, business, and operations teams.Drive agile development practices including sprint planning, retrospectives, and continuous Execution :Design and implement scalable microservices using Spring Boot and RESTful APIs.Deploy applications on cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.Utilize containerization and orchestration tools such as Docker and Kubernetes.Set up and optimize CI / CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or similar.Work closely with DevOps and infrastructure teams for streamlined deployments andmonitoring.
Design and optimize SQL queries for performance and reliability in enterprise Skills & Experience :10 - 14 years of total experience in enterprise software development.Strong expertise in Java 8+, with solid experience in Spring Boot and microservices architecture.Proven ability to work with complex codebases and large-scale systems.Experience in cloud platforms (AWS preferred; Azure / GCP acceptable).Solid knowledge of Kubernetes, Docker, and related container technologies.Hands-on experience in CI / CD, version control (Git), build tools (Maven / Gradle), and automation.Proficiency in SQL and working knowledge of RDBMS (Oracle, PostgreSQL, etc.).Familiarity with DevOps principles, monitoring tools, and application security best practices.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work under pressure.Excellent communication and stakeholder management Qualifications :Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.Experience working in global banking or financial services technology teams.Exposure to regulatory or compliance-related software development projects.Certifications in Java, cloud platforms (AWS / Azure / GCP), or Kubernetes are a plus.What We Offer :
Competitive compensation and benefits packageOpportunity to work on global-scale platforms and projectsCollaborative and inclusive work cultureCareer growth and leadership development opportunitiesAccess to cutting-edge technologies and tools(ref : hirist.tech)
