Senior Manager Application Developer-Fintech

Job Description: Manager / Senior Manager - Application Development

Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra

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

CTC: Max 20LPA

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 applications. 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 entire software development lifecycle, from concept to deployment, ensuring our applications are scalable, secure, and fully compliant with RBI and SEBI mandates.

Key Responsibilities

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 entire lifecycle of applications, from requirements gathering to retirement.
• 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:

• Proficiency in one or more programming languages such as Python, Java, or C++.
• Strong experience with database technologies (e.g., SQL, NoSQL) and data modeling.
• Proven experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) and developing cloud-native applications.
• Hands-on experience with API design, microservices architecture, and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• 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.