Technical Lead
About the role
The Senior Technical Lead position is a full-time, onsite role based in Colombo, Sri Lanka, focused on the Banking and Financial Services sector. The role involves leading and mentoring software engineering teams, defining solution architectures, collaborating with stakeholders, and ensuring the delivery of secure, scalable, and high-performing technology solutions. The successful candidate will be responsible for technical decision-making, managing system integrations, and maintaining adherence to industry standards and regulations. Candidates must have significant experience in software development, technical leadership, and banking technology, with strong hands-on Java expertise and a background in large-scale banking migrations.
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 leadership role within banking integrations. The position is onsite in Colombo, Sri Lanka. The company offers a competitive remuneration package, opportunities for professional growth, and exposure to large-scale digital transformation programs.
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