Job Description

Lead Engineer, VP

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Job ID:

R0373179

Full/Part-Time:

Full-time

Regular/Temporary:

Regular

Listed:

2025-05-30

Location:

Pune

Position Overview

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Job Title: Lead Engineer, VP

Location: Pune, India

Role Description

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Vice President - Core Engineering (Technical Leadership Role)

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced

Vice President of Engineering

to lead the design, development, and maintenance of our core software systems and infrastructure. This is a

purely technical leadership role

--ideal for someone who thrives on solving complex engineering challenges, stays ahead of modern technology trends, and is passionate about software craftsmanship. You will play a pivotal role in shaping our architecture, contributing directly to the codebase, and mentoring engineers across the organization. This role does

not

involve people management responsibilities, but requires strong collaboration and technical influence.
Deutsche Bank's Corporate Bank division is a leading provider of cash management, trade finance and securities finance. We complete green-field projects that deliver the best Corporate Bank - Securities Services products in the world. Our team is diverse, international, and driven by shared focus on clean code and valued delivery. At every level, agile minds are rewarded with competitive pay, support, and opportunities to excel.



You will work as part of a cross-functional agile delivery team. You will bring an innovative approach to software development, focusing on using the latest technologies and practices, as part of a relentless focus on business value. You will be someone who sees engineering as team activity, with a predisposition to open code, open discussion and creating a supportive, collaborative environment. You will be ready to contribute to all stages of software delivery, from initial analysis right through to production support.

What we'll offer you

As part of our flexible scheme, here are just some of the benefits that you'll enjoy


Best in class leave policy Gender neutral parental leaves 100% reimbursement under childcare assistance benefit (gender neutral) Sponsorship for Industry relevant certifications and education Employee Assistance Program for you and your family members Comprehensive Hospitalization Insurance for you and your dependents Accident and Term life Insurance Complementary Health screening for 35 yrs. and above

Your key responsibilities

System Design & Development

: Architect, develop, and maintain high-performance, scalable software systems using Java.

Code Contribution

: Actively contribute to the codebase, ensuring high standards of quality, performance, and reliability.

Database Engineering

: Design and optimize data-intensive applications using MongoDB, including indexing and query optimization.

Microservices & Cloud

: Implement microservices architecture following established guidelines, deployed on

Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE)

.

Security & Compliance

: Ensure systems comply with security regulations and internal policies.

Infrastructure Oversight

: Review and update policies related to internal systems and equipment.

Mentorship

: Guide and mentor engineers, setting a high bar for technical excellence and best practices.

Cross-functional Collaboration

: Work closely with product managers, architects, and other stakeholders to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions, including HLD and LLD documentation.

Process Improvement

: Drive best practices in software development, deployment, and operations.

Your skills and experience

Deep expertise in software architecture, cloud infrastructure, and modern development practices. Strong coding skills and a passion for hands-on development. Excellent communication and leadership abilities.

10+ years

of professional software development experience, with deep expertise in

Java

. Strong experience with

MongoDB

and building data-intensive applications. Proficiency in

Kubernetes

and deploying systems at scale in

cloud environments

, preferably

Google Cloud Platform (GCP)

. Hands-on experience with

CI/CD pipelines

, monitoring, logging, and alerting tools (e.g.,

Prometheus, Grafana, ELK

). Solid understanding of

reactive

or

event-driven architectures

. Familiarity with

Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

tools such as

Terraform

. Experience with

modern software engineering practices

, including TDD, CI/CD, and Agile methodologies.

Front-end knowledge

is a plus.

How we'll support you

Training and development to help you excel in your career Coaching and support from experts in your team A culture of continuous learning to aid progression A range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your needs

About us and our teams

Please visit our company website for further information:

https://www.db.com/company/company.htm

We strive for a culture in which we are empowered to excel together every day. This includes acting responsibly, thinking commercially, taking initiative and working collaboratively.


Together we share and celebrate the successes of our people. Together we are Deutsche Bank Group.


We welcome applications from all people and promote a positive, fair and inclusive work environment.