Java Lead Software Engineer

Overview

In this Lead Software Engineer role within CIB – Markets Technology, you drive the design, development, and operation of trusted, scalable software solutions that support core business objectives. You work as a technical contributor in a cross-functional agile team, shaping architecture and delivering secure production-grade code. You lead the adoption of AI-assisted engineering practices to boost quality, speed, and reliability, while aligning with enterprise standards. This role offers impact at scale, influencing how technology enables market-leading outcomes and resilience across systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and troubleshoot software solutions beyond routine approaches
• Create secure, high-quality production code and review others’ code
• Lead adoption of AI-assisted coding, testing, and refactoring practices with established validation standards
• Improve automation and SDLC tooling to maximize value and efficiency
• Identify and automate remediation of recurring issues to enhance stability and resiliency
• Lead architectural evaluation sessions with external vendors and internal teams
• Contribute to and lead communities of practice in software engineering
• Foster a diverse, inclusive team culture

Key requirements

• Formal training or certification in software engineering
• Hands-on experience in system design, development, testing, and operational stability
• Advanced proficiency in programming language(s) (e.g., Java)
• Strong SDLC and agile methodology expertise including CI/CD, resiliency, and security
• Experience leading AI-assisted software development tools adoption and governance
• Knowledge of responsible AI use in engineering workflows and secure data handling
• In-depth knowledge of the financial services IT landscape and regulations
• Practical cloud-native experience at scale

• Strong communication and collaboration
• Mentorship of junior engineers
• Ability to drive innovation and influence technology strategy
• Java (or other advanced programming language)
• AI-assisted development tools (coding, review, testing)
• CI/CD

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