Digital Design Service Pillar Lead - Senior Vice President

• Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience
• Master’s degree preferred

Job Family Group:

Technology

Job Family:

Applications Development

Time Type:

Full time

• 10+ years of relevant experience in Applications Development, Systems Analysis, or Technology Leadership, with a proven track record of leading large-scale modernisation and delivery programmes in financial services or complex enterprise environments.
• Demonstrated experience building and leading multi-disciplinary engineering teams spanning UX, UI, backend, full-stack, and AI/ML engineering, with strong people development, coaching, and performance optimization strategies, robust testing methodologies.
• Deep knowledge of application architecture patterns (microservices, event-driven, API-first), enterprise system design, and cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure), with hands-on familiarity with container-based infrastructure (Kubernetes, Docker, OpenShift).
• Strong understanding of UX design principles, design systems, user research methodologies, and accessibility standards, alongside proficiency in modern frontend technologies (React JS, TypeScript) and UI development practices.
• Proficiency across multiple programming languages and frameworks (Python, Java, TypeScript; Spring Boot, FastAPI, Node.js) and experience with SQL and NoSQL databases (Oracle, MongoDB) and integration platforms (Kafka, JMS/MQ).
• Practical understanding of AI/ML and Generative AI technologies — including LLMs, Agentic AI frameworks, and RAG implementations — combined with hands-on experience leveraging AI-assisted development tools such as autonomous coding platforms (e.g., Devin.AI), developer co-pilots (e.g., Copilot), and agentic workflow orchestration frameworks.
• Experience governing responsible AI deployment, including AI ethics frameworks, model risk management, explainability, and guardrails development in regulated financial services environments.
• Experience designing and delivering analytics and dashboard capabilities, including data pipeline development, data governance, and BI/visualisation tools.
• Strong knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, DevSecOps practices, and SDLC automation tools (Jenkins, Harness, Gradle), with experience in Agile/Scrum delivery methodologies.
• Background in Oracle Ledger, Accounting, or Controls Technology applications, or equivalent financial technology platforms, is highly desirable.
• Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to senior executives and non-technical audiences alike.
• Growth mindset with a passion for innovation, pragmatic problem-solving, and a commitment to inclusion, diversity, and continuous learning.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field is required; Master's degree preferred
• Experience in applications development
• Experience in management
• Experience managing global technology teams
• Working knowledge of industry practices and standards
• Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication
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