Job Description

Experience Required: 12+ years
Domain: Banking & Financial Services (preferably Cash Management, Treasury, Liquidity)
About the Role: We are seeking a highly experienced and technically strong Senior Manager - Software Development to lead the delivery of strategic banking and financial management solutions. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in enterprise software engineering using modern technologies and frameworks and has hands-on experience leading complex deliveries in Agile and hybrid environments. Exposure to cash/treasury/liquidity management domains is highly desirable.
Key Responsibilities: * Technical Leadership:

• Drive solution design, architecture decisions, and estimation processes.
• Guide teams in applying best practices in software engineering, ensuring scalable and maintainable code.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and assess their applicability.
• Delivery Management:

• Own and manage end-to-end delivery of features and releases.
• Lead Agile ceremonies including PI Planning, backlog grooming, and retrospectives under SAFe.
• Track project progress, dependencies, and risks. Ensure timely resolution and mitigation.
• Planning & Execution:

• Define and manage delivery roadmaps, sprints, and milestones.
• Work closely with Product Owners, Business Analysts, and Architects to refine requirements and ensure alignment.
• Support partner/vendor teams who may follow traditional delivery approaches, ensuring seamless integration.

• Team Management:

• Manage and mentor a team of engineers across multiple streams.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, ownership, and continuous improvement.
• Perform resource planning, performance assessments, and skill development planning.
• Stakeholder Engagement:

• Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders including business sponsors, operations, and compliance teams.
• Provide regular updates through dashboards, reports, and presentations.
• Manage expectations, timelines, and deliverables with transparency.
• Budget & Compliance:

• Track budget allocations, forecasts, and variances.
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies, security, and regulatory standards.

Technical Skills Required: * Proficient in Java, Spring Framework (Boot, Data, Security)

• Experience with MongoDB or other NoSQL databases
• Hands-on with Apache Kafka and distributed systems
• Exposure to cloud-native development (preferably AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD tools

Preferred Qualifications: * Understanding of banking systems, especially in areas like cash management, liquidity forecasting, or treasury platforms

• Experience delivering in Scaled Agile (SAFe) environments
• Prior experience coordinating with vendor or partner teams using waterfall or hybrid delivery models
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline

Job Family Group: Technology
Job Family: Applications Development
Time Type: Full time
Most Relevant Skills Please see the requirements listed above.
Other Relevant Skills Java Software Development.
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