Senior Java Engineer (VP) – IB Tech & CRM/Analytics | Pune, India
Role Overview
We are seeking an accomplished Senior Java Engineer (VP level) to join the IB Tech & CRM/Analytics organization. This is a highly strategic, hands-on engineering leadership role focused on building scalable, cloud-native, event-driven platforms that power data-driven, intelligent solutions across Investment Banking and client-facing business units.
The role combines deep technical expertise, end-to-end ownership, and engineering leadership, with close collaboration across business, product, and globally distributed technology teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the design and delivery of backend services and platform components using Java (8+) / Spring Boot; Python (FastAPI) exposure is a plus
- Own end-to-end solutions — from technical design and architecture through production deployment, monitoring, and support
- Build and operate event-driven, real-time data pipelines using Kafka and related streaming technologies
- Drive technical decision-making for data architecture, including PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and Redshift
- Design and maintain Java-based APIs and microservices, including REST, OpenAPI, GraphQL, and gRPC-based services
- Champion engineering best practices across code quality, testing (unit/integration), CI/CD, and observability
- Mentor and lead junior and mid-level engineers, setting clear standards through code reviews and technical guidance
- Independently identify, scope, and propose solutions to complex technical problems with minimal direction
- Partner closely with Investment Banking stakeholders, product managers, and cross-functional technology teams
- Optimize systems for performance, scalability, resiliency, and low-latency operation
- Participate actively in Agile ceremonies, contributing to planning, execution, and continuous improvement
Required Qualifications
- 12+ years of hands-on experience building enterprise-grade backend systems
- Strong expertise in Java, Spring Boot, microservices architecture, and distributed systems
- Proven experience with Kafka and event-driven architectures in high-throughput environments
- Solid experience with SQL and data modeling, including relational and NoSQL systems
- Hands-on experience with AWS, containerized deployments (EKS, Docker, Kubernetes), and CI/CD pipelines
- Demonstrated ability to design fault-tolerant, highly available systems
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Seniority & Leadership Expectations (VP Level)
- Independently architects multi-service, cloud-native solutions, clearly articulating trade-offs and design rationale
- Demonstrated track record of leading engineering delivery end-to-end
- Proactively identifies performance, scalability, and reliability risks before they impact production
- Sets a strong example for code quality, maintainability, and operational excellence
- Comfortable operating with high ownership and accountability in a fast-paced environment
Preferred / Nice-to-Have Experience
- Exposure to Investment Banking or Financial Services domains
- Experience with Python (FastAPI) in addition to Java
- Knowledge of the extended Apache ecosystem
- Experience with CRM platforms (e.g., Salesforce)
- Familiarity with BI and analytics tools (Tableau CRM, Cognos, Power BI)
- Exposure to ETL / data engineering platforms (Databricks, StreamSets, MuleSoft)
- Front-end exposure (Angular, React, TypeScript) is a plus
About the Team
The IB Tech & CRM/Analytics team leads the firm’s global digital transformation, delivering modern, cloud-native platforms that replace legacy systems and provide actionable insights, decision support, and transparency across client and business workflows. The team operates at the forefront of the firm’s cloud and data strategy and partners closely with senior business leadership.
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