Vice President - Java

Senior Technology Leader Application & Integration Architecture

We are hiring a senior technology leader who will own the application and integration architecture, establish engineering standards, and drive best practices for API-first and end-to-end development. The role will operate within an agile delivery model, with a strong focus on resilience, security, and regulatory alignment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and delivery of enterprise-grade web, API, and integration solutions.
• Own the application and integration architecture and drive best practices across the software development lifecycle.
• Partner to enable future platform integration initiatives.
• Collaborate with Business Analysts, developers, and business stakeholders to translate regulatory and business requirements into robust technical solutions.
• Provide technical leadership across distributed and cross-functional teams, ensuring high standards of quality, performance, and operational stability.
• Establish and govern API standards, integration patterns, and engineering best practices across platforms.

Required Experience & Skills

• Deep technical expertise in Java, Spring, Kafka, and RESTful APIs, with hands-on experience in architecting secure, scalable, and compliant solutions.
• Strong understanding of API-first design principles, microservices architecture, and event-driven systems using asynchronous messaging.
• In-depth knowledge of web service security and identity protocols, including OAuth, OpenID Connect, and mutual TLS.
• Proven experience leading teams in high-pressure environments, resolving production-critical issues, and ensuring platform resilience and performance.
• Demonstrated experience leading code reviews, architecture governance, and mentoring engineering teams across geographies.
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps tooling such as GitLab, Jenkins, or TeamCity.
• Strong Agile delivery experience with working knowledge of Scrum or Kanban methodologies.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts in business terms and influence senior leadership.