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The Java Engineering Lead is a senior management-level position responsible for the strategic design, hands-on development, and successful delivery of a next-generation, cloud-native cash management platform supporting the Markets Business. This role blends deep technical proficiency in Java and React with strong people leadership, requiring a hands-on engineering manager who can both write production-quality code and develop high-performing global engineering teams. The ideal candidate brings a proven track record of driving technical excellence within Agile frameworks, delivering complex technology solutions at scale, and coaching engineers to reach their full potential. This is a high-impact opportunity for a results-oriented engineering leader who thrives at the intersection of architecture, delivery, and people development.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the strategic design and hands-on development of a cloud-native cash management platform, ensuring delivery of high-quality, scalable, and resilient solutions.
- Manage multiple engineering teams across global locations, conducting personnel duties including performance evaluations, hiring decisions, and disciplinary actions.
- Coach, mentor, and develop engineers to drive technical excellence and foster a collaborative, results-oriented team culture.
- Provide strategic influence over resources, budget management, and planning while monitoring outcomes and end results.
- Integrate deep knowledge of Java application development within the broader technology function to achieve established organizational goals.
- Define and enforce engineering standards and essential procedures, contributing to the continuous improvement of development practices.
- Apply sound evaluative judgment in complex, dynamic situations by drawing on both internal expertise and external sources.
- Influence and negotiate with senior leaders across business, operations, and technology functions, and communicate effectively with external parties as necessary.
- Assess and manage risk in alignment with firm policy, driving compliance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations with transparency and ethical judgment.
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