Senior Software Engineer Technical Lead

Technical Lead

Are you ready to be at the forefront of banking technology? Join as a Technical Lead, guiding our development team to enable bank-wide capabilities and securely host APIs. As a pivotal team member, you will define the direction of our API ecosystem, ensuring both security and alignment with our overarching API strategy. Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams, you will design and implement robust solutions that drive innovation within the bank.

If you are passionate about leveraging cutting-edge technologies to shape the future of banking and support our API strategy, we want you on our team!

• Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum of 10 years’ technology management or large program leadership experience
• Understanding of cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Experience with Docker containers and microservices.
• Experience with Infrastructure As Code (IAC) technologies such as Terraform, Azure Resource Manager or AWS Cloud Formation.
• Experience with API Gateways (e.g. WS02, Azure APIM, Amazon API Gateway)
• Cloud Certifications are a plus.
• Good understanding of the Bank’s application framework
• Aware of the Bank’s business plan and strategic objectives with ability to shape direction.

• Lead the design, development, and deployment of REST APIs for banking services.
• Ensure the security, scalability, and performance of APIs in a cloud-based environment.
• Mentor and guide a team of developers, fostering a collaborative and high-performance environment.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product management, architecture, and operations to deliver robust API solutions.
• Take ownership of the end-to-end support process, from monitoring and troubleshooting to incident response and resolution, ensuring minimal downtime and optimal performance.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends to continuously improve API offerings.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including developers, Dev Ops engineers, and security specialists to implement best practices for API management and security.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the scalability, reliability, and efficiency of our API infrastructure.
• Implement technology consistent with Division standards and long-range plans. Ensure adherence to all Department and Technology standards and procedures, including all documentation requirements.
• Understand and adhere to the Company’s risk and regulatory standards, policies and controls in accordance with the Company’s Risk Appetite.
• Design, implement, maintain and enhance internal controls to mitigate risk on an ongoing basis. Identify risk-related issues needing escalation to management.
• Promote an environment that supports diversity and reflects the Clients brand.
• Maintain Clients internal control standards, including timely implementation of internal and external audit points together with any issues raised by external regulators as applicable.

• The position works under supervision of Technology management.
• The jobholder is competent to work independently on all high level systems analysis and technical phases of development.
• The position is capable of managing the activities of others on any scope project and often leads project activities.
• The jobholder monitors staff performance on assigned projects related to their overall abilities and effectiveness in completing projects within schedules.
• The position participates in the development of less experienced staff.
• The position interacts with senior management, other technology personnel, clients and vendors.
• The jobholder provides backup to higher management as required and may be called upon to serve as a technical representative on committees, ad-hoc projects, etc.