Senior Tech Lead
About the role
The Senior Technical Lead position is a full-time role based in Colombo, Sri Lanka, focused on leading the design, development, and delivery of enterprise-grade technology solutions within the Banking and Financial Services sector. The role involves hands-on leadership of software engineering teams, defining solution architectures, establishing technical standards, and collaborating with various stakeholders to deliver secure, scalable, and high-performing solutions. Key responsibilities include managing system integrations, APIs, databases, and cloud-based applications, ensuring adherence to security and compliance standards, and fostering a culture of innovation and technical excellence. Candidates must have significant experience in software development, technical leadership, and banking technology environments.
Must have
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related discipline.
- Minimum 9 years of overall experience in software development and technology delivery.
- Minimum 3 years of experience as a Senior Technical Lead or in an equivalent technical leadership role.
- Proven experience in large-scale core banking or business banking migrations and support-oriented engagements.
- Strong understanding of banking systems, financial technology platforms, payment systems, digital banking solutions, or core banking integrations.
- Demonstrated experience designing and delivering enterprise-scale applications in highly regulated environments.
- Strong hands-on experience in Java development and technical leadership.
- Expertise in software architecture, system integration, API development, and enterprise application design.
- Experience leading and mentoring development teams.
- Strong knowledge of Agile/Scrum methodologies and modern software development practices.
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.
Nice to have
- Experience with cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud.
- Knowledge of DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, microservices, and containerized architectures.
- Relevant industry or technical certifications.
Technologies
- Agile
- AWS
- Azure
- CI/CD
- DevOps
- GCP
- Java
- Microservices
- Scrum
Highlights
The role requires a minimum of 9 years of overall experience, including at least 3 years in a senior technical lead or equivalent leadership role, specifically with banking integrations. A Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field is mandatory. The position offers a competitive remuneration package and opportunities for professional growth and leadership development within large-scale digital transformation programs.
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