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SVP Engineering, Senior Architect | Fintech | Bangalore

Bangalore Urban Permanent View Job Description
As an SVP Engineering (Senior Architect), you will play a pivotal role in the design, evolution, and long-term scalability of the core technology platform in the lending domain. This position requires expertise in technology leadership and a strong grasp of scalable engineering practices.
  • Be the architect of the core platforms in a growing, well-capitalized fintech
  • Work on large-scale challenges with long-term impact

About Our Client

The client is a large-sized organisation operating in the fintech industry. Known for their innovative approach to technology, they are commitment to delivering excellent experience through technology to clients & customers.

Job Description

  • Lead the architecture vision for foundational systems, with a focus on scalability, resilience, and security.
  • Innovate, tackle technical debt and modernize legacy components, ensuring architectural integrity is preserved.
  • Define and implement architecture standards, patterns, and guardrails across engineering teams.
  • Bring hands-on experience from having scaled a technology platform from mid-stage startup to large enterprise.
  • Apply lessons learned from real-world scaling challenges - performance bottlenecks, compliance demands, re-platforming, and team growth.
  • Evaluate emerging technologies (AI/ML, serverless, advanced analytics) and assess their architectural fit.
  • Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering teams to enhance their skillsets.

The Successful Applicant

A successful SVP Engineering should have:

  • 15+ years of software engineering & architecture experience, with expertise in Java, Kotlin (optional), Python, and cloud-native microservices.
  • Proven history of scaling a platform from mid-stage to enterprise scale in a complex domain (fintech preferred).
  • Strong understanding of AWS, serverless architecture, microservices, and architecture frameworks.
  • Demonstrated leadership through influence, with the ability to inspire teams with/out formal authority.
  • Ability to design for compliance, security, and high availability in regulated industries.

What's on Offer

Apart from being one of the most influential tech leaders within the ecosystem, the client also offers a range of benefits like:

  • Generous holiday leave and a focus on work-life balance.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and ample opportunities within leadership team.
  • A collaborative and innovative work environment.
  • Access to cutting-edge technologies and resources.



If you are ready to take on this exciting challenge as an SVP Engineering Architect, apply now.

Quote job ref
JN-082025-6820019

Job summary

Function
Information Technology
Sub Sector
IT Architecture
What is your area of specialisation?
Technology & Telecoms
Location
Bangalore Urban
Job Type
Permanent
Job Reference
JN-082025-6820019

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