Technical Director
Core
Define and execute technology strategy for banking and financial services, leading digital transformation and overseeing enterprise-scale architecture.
Role type
Senior IC technical director (banking)
Builds
Enterprise-scale Java/microservices architecture serving millions of transactions daily
Domain
Banking and financial services
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Strategic technology leadership, enterprise Java backend development, cloud-native architecture, API-first design, regulatory compliance management, team leadership and mentorship, financial domain expertise, vendor evaluation, cost optimization
Preferred skills
MBA or MS degree, experience with AI/ML integration, deep knowledge of capital markets, payments, lending, and wealth management
Technologies
Java 17+, Spring Boot, microservices, REST APIs, Docker, Kubernetes, Kafka, MongoDB, PostgreSQL, AWS, GCP, Azure
Responsibilities
Define and execute technology strategy aligned with business objectives; Report to C-suite and Board on technology roadmap and risk; Govern enterprise-scale Java/microservices architecture; Lead 50+ engineers across multiple teams; Ensure regulatory compliance with RBI, PCI-DSS, and SWIFT; Translate business needs into technical architecture and roadmaps
Seniority
Executive Director, hands-on IC with strategic oversight
