Senior Manager - Application Development

Job Description: Manager / Senior Manager - Application Development

Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra

Reports to: Head of Operations / Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

We are looking for an experienced and hands-on Manager / Senior Manager - Application

Development to join our team in Mumbai. This role is crucial for leading the design,

development, and maintenance of our proprietary software applicatons. The ideal candidate

will be a skilled software architect and leader with a strong background in building financial

technology solutions. You will be responsible for our ensure software development lifecycle,

from concept to deployment, ensuring our applications are scalable, secure, and fully

compliant with RBI and SEBI mandates.

Key Responsibilites

1. Software Development & Architecture

 Lead the in-house design, development, and deployment of business-critical

applications for trading, risk management, and back-office operations.

 Define the technical architecture and technology stack for new applications, focusing

on performance, scalability, and security.

 Write high-quality, maintainable code and oversee the work of the development team

through code reviews and mentorship.

 Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines and promote DevOps best practices to

improve the software delivery process.

2. Application Security & Compliance

 Integrate security best practices into the software development lifecycle.
 Ensure all applications are developed in accordance with the

RBI's Master Direction on IT Framework for NBFCs.

 Manage application-level security, including vulnerability assessments and incident

response.

 Liaise with auditors and regulators on all matters related to application development

and data security.

3. Application Lifecycle Management

 Supervise the ensure lifecycle of applications, from requirements gathering to

requirement.

 Partner with business teams and traders to translate business needs into technical

specifications and effective software solutions.

 Provide technical leadership in troubleshooting and resolving complex application

issues.

 Drive innovation by evaluating and integrating modern developer tools and AI-driven

platforms.

4. Team Leadership & Mentoring

 Lead, mentor, and build a high-performing team of software developers.

 Foster a culture of technical excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Required Qualifications & Experience

 Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a

related field.

 Experience: A minimum of 5+ years of hands-on software development experience,

with at least 3+ years in a Tech Lead or Development Management role.

 Domain Expertise: Mandatory experience in the Indian financial services sector is

required. Preference for candidates from NBFCs, Banks, Brokerage Firms, or FinTech

companies.

 Regulatory Knowledge: Strong, practical understanding of the RBI's technology and

cybersecurity framework is essential.

 Technical Skills:

o Proficiency in one or more programming languages such as Python, Java, or

C++.

o Strong experience with database technologies (e.g., SQL, NoSQL) and data

modeling.

o Proven experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) and developing cloud-

native applications.

o Hands-on experience with API design, microservices architecture, and

containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).

o Knowledge of scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell) for automation.

Preferred Skills & Competencies

 Experience building low-latency trading or risk management systems.

 Direct experience with DevOps tools and managing infrastructure as code.

 Experience implementing or managing AI/ML solutions for analytics or risk.

 Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹1,000,000.00 - ₹2,000,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person