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Primary Skills: Java Backend, Spring Boot, Microservices, CI CD Pipeline, Cointainerzation, SQL , Any Cloud (People Management is Mandatory) Job Desc:VP - Back End Engineering JOB SUMMARY The Chapter Lead Backend development is a hands-on developer role focusing on back-end development and is accountable for people management and capability development of their Chapter members. Responsibilities in detail are: RESPONSIBILITIES Oversees the execution of functional standards and best practices and provide technical assistance to the members of their Chapter. Responsible for the quality of the code repository where applicable. Maintain exemplary coding standards within the team, contributing to code base development and code repository management. Perform code reviews to guarantee quality and promote a culture of technical excellence in Java development. Function as a technical leader and active coder, setting and enforcing domain-specific best practices and technology standards. Allocate technical resources and personal coding time effectively, balancing leadership with hands-on development tasks. Maintain a dual focus on leadership and hands-on development, committing code while steering the chapter's technical direction. Oversee Java backend development standards within the chapter across squads, ensuring uniform excellence and adherence to best coding practices. Harmonize Java development methodologies across the squad, guiding the integration of innovative practices that align with the bank's engineering strategies. Advocate for the adoption of cutting-edge Java technologies and frameworks, driving the evolution of backend practices to meet future challenges. Strategy Oversees the execution of functional standards and best practices and provide technical assistance to the members of their Chapter. Responsible for the quality of the code repository where applicable. Acts as a conduit for the wider domain strategy, for example technical standards. Prioritises and makes available capacity for technical debt. This role is around capability building, it is not to own applications or?delivery. Actively shapes and drives towards the Bank-Wide engineering strategy and programmes to uplift standards and steer the technological direction towards excellence Act as a custodian for Java backend expertise, providing strategic leadership to enhance skill sets and ensure the delivery of high-performance banking solutions. Business Experienced practitioner and hands on contribution to the squad delivery for their craft (Eg. Engineering). Responsible for balancing skills and capabilities across teams (squads) and hives in partnership with the Chief Product Owner & Hive Leadership, and in alignment with the fixed capacity model. Responsible to evolve the craft towards improving automation, simplification and innovative use of latest market trends. Collaborate with product owners and other tech leads to ensure applications meet functional requirements and strategic objectives Processes Promote a feedback-rich environment, utilizing internal and external insights to continuously improve chapter operations. Adopt and embed the Change Delivery Standards throughout the lifecycle of the product / service. Ensure role, job descriptions and expectations are clearly set and periodic feedback provided to the entire team. Follows the chapter operating model to ensure a system exists to continue to build capability and performance of the chapter. Chapter Lead may vary based upon the specific chapter domain its leading. People & Talent Accountable for people management and capability development of their Chapter members. Reviews metrics on capabilities and performance across their area, has improvement backlog for their Chapters and drives continual improvement of their chapter. Focuses on the development of people and capabilities as the highest priority. Risk Management Responsible for effective capacity risk management across the Chapter with regards to attrition and leave plans. Ensures the chapter follows the standards with respect to risk management as applicable to their chapter domain. Adheres to common practices to mitigate risk in their respective domain. Design and uphold a robust risk management plan, with contingencies for succession and role continuity, especially in critical positions. Governance Ensure all artefacts and assurance deliverables are as per the required standards and policies Regulatory & Business Conduct Ensure a comprehensive understanding of and adherence to local banking laws, anti-money laundering regulations, and other compliance mandates. Conduct business activities with a commitment to legal and regulatory compliance, fostering an environment of trust and respect. Key Stakeholders Chapter Area Lead Sub-domain Tech Lead Domain Architect Business Leads / Product owners Other Responsibilities Champion the company's broader mission and values, integrating them into daily operations and team ethos. Undertake additional responsibilities as necessary, ensuring they contribute to the organisation's strategic aims and adhere to Group and other Relevant policies. Qualification Requirements & Skills Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field, with preference given to advanced degrees. 10 years of professional Java development experience, including a proven record in backend system architecture and API design. At least 5 years in a leadership role managing diverse development teams and spearheading complex Java projects. Proficiency in a range of Java frameworks such as Spring, Spring Boot, and Hibernate, and an understanding of Apache Struts. Proficient in Java, with solid expertise in core concepts like object-oriented programming, data structures, and complex algorithms. Knowledgeable in web technologies, able to work with HTTP, RESTful APIs, JSON, and XML Expert knowledge of relational databases such as Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL, and experience with NoSQL databases like MongoDB, Cassandra is a plus Familiarity with DevOps tools and practices, including CI/CD pipeline deployment, containerisation technologies like Docker and Kubernetes, and cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP. Solid grasp of front-end technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) for seamless integration with backend systems. Strong version control skills using tools like Git / Bitbucket with a commitment to maintaining high standards of code quality through reviews and automated tests. Exceptional communication and team-building skills, with the capacity to mentor developers, facilitate technical skill growth, and align team efforts with strategic objectives. Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail. Excellent communication and collaboration skills. Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Role Specific Technical Competencies Hands-on Java Development Leadership in System Architecture Database Proficiency CI / CD Container Platforms Kubernetes / OCP / Podman
