Role & responsibilities JOB SUMMARY The Project/ 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 banks 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 ordelivery. • 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. PU BLI C • 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 (e.g., SCB Governance Standards, ESDLC etc.). 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 • Bachelors or Masters 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 Preferred candidate profile Work location will be Chennai only, however anyone outside Chennai who is willing to relocate can apply.