L3 Support Lead - Java Applications - Vice President

12+ years of relevant experience in application development and engineering management within the Financial Services or banking industry.
12+ years of experience as a Java/J2EE Applications Development Manager, Engineering Lead, or Application Management Lead.
Proven track record of leading and delivering robust, scalable enterprise applications utilizing modern architectures and SDLC standards.
Technical Skills & Architecture
Core Tech Stack: Strong hands-on expertise in Java/J2EE, Spring Boot, Microservices architecture, Angular/modern UI frameworks, PL/SQL, and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes/OpenShift).
Engineering Excellence: Proficient in architectural design, hands-on coding, secure code reviews, CI/CD pipelines, and disciplined software development and release processes.
Agile Delivery: Solid understanding and practical experience leading teams in Agile/Scrum environments.
Leadership & Stakeholder Management
Demonstrated track record in people management, talent development, and technical team leadership.
Proven experience in stakeholder management, partnering directly with business sponsors, product owners, and cross-functional technology partners.
Clear, concise, and executive-ready written and verbal communication skills.
Problem Solving & Operational Governance
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to evaluate complex business processes, system architectures, and industry standards to resolve high-impact technical challenges.
Comprehensive experience in issue tracking, incident remediation, root cause analysis (RCA), and closure.
Ability to collaborate seamlessly with L1/L2 production support and infrastructure teams to ensure operational resilience and high system availability.
Proactive self-starter with a passion for continuous technological innovation and disciplined delivery.
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Job Family Group: Technology
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Job Family:Applications Development
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Time Type:Full time
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Most Relevant Skills Please see the requirements listed above.
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Other Relevant Skills For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.
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