Senior Software Engineer - Vice President.
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About the organisation.
Our client is a leading global financial services institution with a strong commitment to innovation and digital transformation. They operate at a significant scale, providing a wide range of banking and financial solutions to customers worldwide. The organization fosters a culture of technical excellence, collaboration, and professional growth, encouraging employees to drive strategic change within the industry.
About the role.
This role involves leading the technical delivery and integration of enterprise-grade digital asset platforms. You will be responsible for connecting these platforms with core banking systems, payment infrastructures, and compliance frameworks to enable seamless end-to-end digital asset processing. As a senior leader, you will guide technical direction, mentor team members, and ensure the development of secure, scalable, and resilient software solutions.
What you will do.
- Lead the design, development, and delivery of high-quality software solutions using Java-based microservices and modern architectures.
- Drive the integration of digital asset platforms with core banking, payment systems, and third-party providers.
- Define technical strategy, set requirements, and make recommendations for architectural improvements.
- Mentor and coach team members, fostering a culture of technical excellence and knowledge sharing.
- Ensure adherence to secure coding practices and implement effective unit testing to maintain code reliability.
- Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to align technical solutions with business objectives and strategic priorities.
- Manage and mitigate technical risks through rigorous assessment and governance.
- Provide subject matter expertise to guide multi-year assignments and complex problem-solving initiatives.
What you bring.
- Extensive experience in full-stack engineering with hands-on expertise in Java, microservices, and API design.
- Deep knowledge of DLT platforms, including Hyperledger Besu and EVM-based networks.
- Proven experience in developing and deploying secure smart contracts using Solidity.
- Strong background in building digital asset or tokenization platforms, including wallet and custody system integration.
- Expertise in transaction signing systems and distributed ledger technology architectures.
- Solid understanding of payment systems, including domestic, international, and instant payment processing.
- Demonstrated leadership experience in managing technical teams or guiding complex, large-scale engineering projects.
- Excellent analytical skills with the ability to translate complex business requirements into innovative technical solutions.
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