Java Tech Lead

Role Overview:

We’re looking for an accomplished Java Tech Lead to drive large-scale engineering initiatives, build resilient systems, and lead high-performing global teams for a leading global bank in Pakistan. This is a senior leadership role where you’ll be shaping the future of digital banking technology.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and mentor large engineering teams (60+ developers, 10+ squads).
• Architect, design, and deliver scalable, secure, and resilient systems.
• Drive technical direction, enforce high coding standards, and oversee code reviews.
• Lead microservices, DevOps, CI/CD, automation, and monitoring practices.
• Collaborate with senior executives, product, infra, and business stakeholders.
• Manage incidents and post-mortems at a global scale.
• Influence organizational engineering initiatives (frameworks, libraries, best practices).

Must-Have (Essential Requirements):

• 8+ years of Java development (modern frameworks & libraries).
• Proven track record in leading large engineering teams.
• Deep expertise in microservices architecture and distributed systems.
• Strong background in DevOps and infrastructure (cloud, on-prem, containerization).
• Banking/Financial Services industry expertise with regulatory compliance knowledge.
• Strong problem-solving focus on performance, resilience, and security.
• Excellent communication and ability to collaborate across global teams.
• Experience in mentoring and developing engineering leaders.

Nice-to-Have (Preferred Skills):

• Hands-on with cloud providers (AWS, Azure, GCP) & IaC tools (Terraform, Ansible).
• Exposure to event-driven architectures (Kafka, messaging systems).
• Familiarity with frontend technologies (React, Angular) to support full-stack discussions.
• Strong knowledge of security best practices.
• Experience with data platforms, AI/ML pipelines, and regulatory audits.