Vice President of Software Engineering

As a Vice President with over 18 years of experience, you will be responsible for driving engineering rigor across Java-based platforms, Microservices, APIs, and integrations to ensure scalability, reliability, and performance. You will oversee multi-stream programs, ensuring timelines, budgets, quality standards, and stakeholder alignment, implementing strong program governance, risk mitigation frameworks, and cadence reviews. In this role, you will manage large cross-functional technology teams, driving performance, innovation, and a culture of engineering excellence. Engaging with C-level and senior stakeholders on architecture reviews, technical direction, and delivery roadmaps will be a key aspect of your responsibilities, acting as the escalation point for key technology delivery issues. Your expertise in Java, Spring Boot, J2EE, Microservices architecture, and REST APIs will be crucial, along with a deep understanding of platform engineering, systems integration, and regulatory compliance. You will champion DevOps, Agile/Scrum, and modern engineering principles, leading initiatives around code quality, CI/CD, observability, and automation. The ideal candidate will hold a B.Tech in Computer Science or related field, possess 18+ years of progressive experience in product engineering, platform delivery, or fintech transformation, and have a strong technical background with hands-on or architectural exposure to Java/J2EE, Spring Boot, Microservices, Kafka, and cloud platforms. Proficiency in Agile, DevOps, SAFe, and global delivery methodologies is required, along with experience handling high-volume, low-latency, mission-critical systems. A PMP/Prince2 certification is preferred, and a willingness to travel as required is expected. You should be technically strong and detail-oriented with an engineering mindset, a strategic thinker with delivery discipline and executive presence, an excellent communicator with the ability to engage CXO-level stakeholders, and proactive, result-driven, and comfortable working in high-stakes environments.,