Head of Software Engineering ( Bank / Fintech)

We are looking for a seasoned and visionary Head of Software Engineering with extensive experience in Microservices Design and Development on AWS, and expertise in integrating modern cloud systems with traditional on-premise banking systems via APIs. This role is pivotal in leading our engineering teams to build, deploy, and integrate cutting-edge, scalable software solutions that bridge cloud-native microservices with legacy banking systems.
This position serves the IT Hub Center of our multinational Group with different businesses in Banking- Finance, Real Estate, International Investment, Green Energy. Industry knowledge and experience in Banking and Finance is an advantage.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Leadership & Strategy:
• Develop and implement the software engineering strategy focusing on microservices architecture, cloud-native development on AWS, and seamless integration with on-premise banking systems.
• Lead, mentor, and scale a diverse engineering team, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence in software development.
• Collaborate with executive leadership to align technology strategies with overall business goals, ensuring high-quality, secure, and scalable solutions are delivered.
2. Microservices Architecture & Development:
• Oversee the architecture, design, and implementation of microservices-based systems, ensuring they are modular, scalable, and resilient.
• Lead the decomposition of monolithic applications into microservices, focusing on optimizing for performance, security, and maintainability.
• Guide the implementation of microservices communication through APIs, messaging systems, and service meshes, ensuring reliable and efficient inter-service interactions.
3. AWS Cloud Management:
• Drive the adoption and optimization of AWS services (e.g., ECS, EKS, Lambda, S3, RDS) for building and managing scalable, cloud-native applications.
• Ensure best practices in AWS resource management, focusing on performance, security, and cost efficiency.
• Implement robust CI/CD pipelines using AWS tools like CodePipeline, CodeBuild, and CodeDeploy, ensuring fast and reliable software delivery.
4. API Integration with On-Premise Banking Systems:
• Lead the integration of cloud-native microservices with on-premise banking systems, ensuring secure and efficient data exchange.
• Design and manage APIs that facilitate seamless communication between AWS-hosted services and legacy banking infrastructure.
• Address challenges related to latency, security, and data consistency in hybrid cloud/on-premise environments, ensuring compliance with banking regulations.
5. Technical Oversight & Best Practices:
• Ensure the engineering teams adhere to best practices in software development, including coding standards, testing, and continuous integration.
• Advocate for and implement DevOps practices, promoting collaboration between development and operations for smoother deployments and faster iteration cycles.
• Conduct regular reviews of architecture, design, and code to maintain the highest standards of software quality and performance.
6. Innovation & Continuous Improvement:
• Stay up-to-date with the latest trends in microservices, cloud computing, API design, and banking technology.
• Drive innovation within the engineering teams by encouraging experimentation and the adoption of new technologies, tools, and methodologies.
• Promote continuous learning and professional development within the team, ensuring the engineering organization remains competitive and forward-thinking.