Tech Lead - VP

Job Title: Tech Lead

Corporate Title: Vice President

Location: Pune, India

Role Description

• We are looking for a highly skilled and hands-on Tech Lead (VP) to guide the engineering efforts of the Global Financial Crime Intelligence Unit (GFCIU) program.
• This role requires a strong background in Java and Angular, deep experience in modern enterprise architecture, and the ability to guide and mentor a team of developers while remaining actively involved in coding and solution design.
• Deutsche Bank’s Corporate Bank division is a leading provider of cash management, trade finance and securities finance. We complete green-field projects that deliver the best Corporate Bank - Securities Services products in the world. Our team is diverse, international, and driven by shared focus on clean code and valued delivery.  At every level, agile minds are rewarded with competitive pay, support, and opportunities to excel. 
• You will work as part of a cross-functional agile delivery team. You will bring an innovative approach to software development, focusing on using the latest technologies and practices, as part of a relentless focus on business value. You will be someone who sees engineering as team activity, with a predisposition to open code, open discussion and creating a supportive, collaborative environment. You will be ready to contribute to all stages of software delivery, from initial analysis right through to production support."

What we’ll offer you

As part of our flexible scheme, here are just some of the benefits that you’ll enjoy,

• Best in class leave policy.
• Gender neutral parental leaves
• 100% reimbursement under childcare assistance benefit (gender neutral)
• Sponsorship for Industry relevant certifications and education
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family members
• Comprehensive Hospitalization Insurance for you and your dependents
• Accident and Term life Insurance
• Complementary Health screening for 35 yrs. and above

Your key responsibilities

• Serve as the Tech Lead for the GFCIU program, providing technical direction and hands-on development support.
• Lead and collaborate across teams to ensure alignment with architectural standards and business goals.
• Actively participate in Agile ceremonies including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives.
• Take part in software and architectural design activities, ensuring scalable and maintainable solutions.
• Lead the analysis, development, testing, and debugging of complex features and bug fixes.
• Recommend improvements to existing Java-based application processes and architecture.
• Create and maintain technical documentation and ensure timely resolution of assigned defects.
• Mentor and teach junior developers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
• Discover and introduce new technologies, tools, and techniques, helping the team adopt them effectively.
• Lead by example in coding standards, design practices, and engineering excellence.
• Promote a culture of ownership, reliability, and production-readiness from the start.

Your skills and experience

• Strong hands-on experience with Core Java, Spring Boot, Spring Framework, Hibernate/JPA, REST APIs, caching, microservices, messaging systems, testing frameworks (JUnit/Mockito), build tools (Maven/Gradle), and cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure).
• Proficiency in Angular and familiarity with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Bootstrap, React, D3.
• Experience with Microservices architecture, focusing on performance, scalability, and observability.
• Solid understanding of RDBMS (Oracle/PostgreSQL), SQL, joins, triggers, and indexing.
• Experience with cloud platforms (preferred GCP) and building enterprise-grade cloud-native applications.
• Proficient in DevOps tools and practices: Git, Jenkins, Nexus, SonarQube, CI/CD pipelines.
• Familiarity with Node.js and backend JavaScript frameworks is a plus.
• Proven experience in team management, mentoring, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Ability to lead by example, demonstrating best practices in software engineering.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience working in Agile environments (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, XP).
• Ownership mindset with a focus on delivering high-quality, production-ready solutions.

How we’ll support you

• Training and development to help you excel in your career.
• Coaching and support from experts in your team.
• A culture of continuous learning to aid progression.
• A range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your needs.

About us and our teams

Please visit our company website for further information:

https://www.db.com/company/company.htm

We strive for a culture in which we are empowered to excel together every day. This includes acting responsibly, thinking commercially, taking initiative and working collaboratively.