Description :
- Head of IT Engineering - Banking / Fintech
- Location : Chennai
- Experience : 25+ years
About the Role :
Equitas Small Finance Bank is seeking a visionary Head of IT Engineering / Head of Technology to drive our enterprise-wide digital transformation journey. This role involves leading Enterprise Architecture, Application Development, Application Support, and Data Management across core and digital banking platforms.
Key Responsibilities :
Lead the end-to-end engineering strategy covering core banking, digital channels, middleware (ESB), and integration platforms.Drive modernization initiatives using cloud technologies (AWS / Azure / GCP), APIs, microservices, and DevOps.Manage application support and data management teams, ensuring system reliability, scalability, and compliance.Collaborate with business leaders and regulators to align technology with business growth and governance.Oversee vendor partnerships, system upgrades, and large-scale integration projects.Build and mentor a high-performing team of architects, developers, and engineers.Required Qualifications :
Education :
B.E. / B.Tech in Computer Science, IT, or related discipline.MBA or M.Tech preferred.Experience :
25+ years in technology roles, with 10+ years in senior engineering or IT leadership.Strong exposure to banking / fintech / financial services technology environments.Deep knowledge of core banking systems, digital banking platforms, regulatory compliance, and enterprise integrations.Technical Expertise :
Cloud platforms - AWS, Azure, or GCPAPIs, ESB, microservices, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)CI / CD pipelines, DevOps tools, data management, and performance tuningExcellent stakeholder management and leadership skills.Why Join Us :
At Equitas, youll play a key role in shaping the digital backbone of one of Indias most trusted banks, driving technology innovation, resilience, and scalability.
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