Our Client is hiring a Director to lead the decommissioning and modernization of legacy applications within settlements and trade lifecycle domains. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in service-oriented and componentized architectures, API strategy, integration design, Java-based enterprise applications, Apache Kafka, Kubernetes, and Camunda. You will be responsible for designing scalable, secure, and resilient solutions aligned with business objectives, driving cloud adoption, supporting governance and compliance requirements, and ensuring optimal performance, risk management, and cost efficiency. Experience in financial services, distributed systems, DevOps/CI-CD practices, and large-scale mission-critical environments is highly preferred.
A Successful Director Should Have
- A strong academic background in computer science, information technology, or a related field.
- In-depth knowledge of securities technology within the financial services and investment banking industries.
- Strong architectural design expertise with a proven ability to define API strategies, establish integration frameworks, and align technology solutions with broader business objectives.
- Extensive experience in designing and delivering Java-based enterprise applications, with a focus on scalable architectures, modular design principles, and performance optimization.
- Deep hands-on knowledge of event-driven architecture patterns, leveraging Apache Kafka for high-throughput messaging, real-time data streaming, and distributed system integration.
- Proficient in Kubernetes-based container orchestration, driving scalable, resilient, and secure application deployments across complex enterprise environments.
- Practical expertise in workflow automation and Business Process Management (BPM) platforms such as Camunda, enabling seamless process orchestration and integration within distributed microservices ecosystems.
Tech Stack
- Architecture: Microservices, Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA), Component-Based Architecture, Event-Driven Architecture, API Design & Integration Patterns
- Programming: Java (Spring Boot, Enterprise Java)
- Messaging & Streaming: Apache Kafka
- Workflow & BPM: Camunda
- Containerization & Orchestration: Docker, Kubernetes
- Cloud & Infrastructure: Cloud-native architectures, Serverless, Container Platforms
- DevOps & CI/CD: Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD
- Databases: Oracle, PostgreSQL, SQL Optimization
- Security: Secure Architecture Design, IAM, Banking Security Controls, Regulatory Compliance
- Performance & Reliability: High-Availability Systems, Distributed Systems, Performance Tuning, Capacity Planning, Low-Latency Architectures
- Domain Expertise: Trade Lifecycle Management, Settlements, Financial Services/Banking Systems, Legacy Application Modernization & Decommissioning.
Our Client is is a large financial services firm with a strong presence in the investment banking sector.
- Competitive salary package.
- Generous holiday leave and flexible working options.
- Opportunities to work on state-of-the-art technology projects in the financial services industry and work with Global Teams.
- A collaborative and supportive company culture in Pune.
- Professional development opportunities to grow within the investment banking sector.
If you are passionate about technology and ready to take on a leadership role in the financial services industry, apply now!
This role offers hands-on experience with modern technologies while building and scaling robust, real-world systems. You'll work on complex engineering challenges, contribute to high-impact projects, and gain deep exposure to system design, performance optimization, and innovation in a fast-paced technical environment. The role is based in Pune and requires expertise in investment banking technology with a focus on securities.
