• Lead architecture and development of SME lending platforms (Origination, Credit, Loan Management).

• Design cloud-native, scalable, and secure banking solutions.

• Drive API, micro services, and integration strategies with core banking systems.

• Mentor engineering teams and enforce best practices in development and DevSecOps.

• Collaborate with business stakeholders, product owners, and vendors.

• Ensure compliance with banking security, regulatory, and risk standards.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Required Experience

  • 8–10+ years in technology, including 4+ years in banking/financial services.

  • Strong knowledge of SME Lending, Credit, Loan Origination, and Digital Banking.

  • Experience delivering cloud transformation programs (Azure preferred, AWS/GCP acceptable).

  • Hands-on experience with micro services, APIs, Kubernetes, and CI/CD.

  Technical Skills

  • Java/Spring Boot, .NET Core, Node.js, Python

  • Azure/AWS Cloud Services

  • Docker, Kubernetes/OpenShift

  • REST APIs, Kafka, API Management

  • SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL

  • Azure DevOps, Jenkins, Terraform

  Preferred Certifications

  • Azure Solutions Architect

  • AWS Solutions Architect

  • TOGAF

  • PMP/SAFe Agile

  Key Competencies

  • Technical Leadership

  • Banking Domain Expertise

  • Cloud Architecture

  • Solution Design

  • Stakeholder Management

  • Agile Delivery & DevSecOps

  Success Measures

  • Successful delivery of digital SME finance platforms.

  • Improved scalability, security, and customer experience.

  • Faster releases through cloud and DevOps adoption.

  • Strong alignment with regulatory and compliance requirements.

  
  

  Skills

  Technical Leadership

  Cloud Architecture

  SME Lending Expertise