About BNP Paribas India Solutions:

Established in 2005, BNP Paribas India Solutions is a wholly owned subsidiary of BNP Paribas SA, European Union’s leading bank with an international reach. With delivery centers located in Bengaluru, Chennai and Mumbai, we are a 24x7 global delivery center. India Solutions services three business lines: Corporate and Institutional Banking, Investment Solutions and Retail Banking for BNP Paribas across the Group. Driving innovation and growth, we are harnessing the potential of over 10000 employees, to provide support and develop best-in-class solutions.

About BNP Paribas Group:

 BNP Paribas is the European Union’s leading bank and key player in international banking. It operates in 65 countries and has nearly 185,000 employees, including more than 145,000 in Europe. The Group has key positions in its three main fields of activity: Commercial, Personal Banking & Services for the Group’s commercial & personal banking and several specialized businesses including BNP Paribas Personal Finance and Arval; Investment & Protection Services for savings, investment, and protection solutions; and Corporate & Institutional Banking, focused on corporate and institutional clients. Based on its strong diversified and integrated model, the Group helps all its clients (individuals, community associations, entrepreneurs, SMEs, corporate and institutional clients) to realize their projects through solutions spanning financing, investment, savings and protection insurance. In Europe, BNP Paribas has four domestic markets: Belgium, France, Italy, and Luxembourg. The Group is rolling out its integrated commercial & personal banking model across several Mediterranean countries, Turkey, and Eastern Europe. As a key player in international banking, the Group has leading platforms and business lines in Europe, a strong presence in the Americas as well as a solid and fast-growing business in Asia-Pacific. BNP Paribas has implemented a Corporate Social Responsibility approach in all its activities, enabling it to contribute to the construction of a sustainable future, while ensuring the Group's performance and stability

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

At BNP Paribas, we passionately embrace diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where all employees are valued, respected, and can bring their authentic selves to work. We prohibit Discrimination and Harassment of any kind, and our policies promote equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants, irrespective of, but not limited to their gender, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, ethnicity, race, color, national origin, age, religion, social status, mental or physical disabilities, veteran status etc. As a global Bank, we truly believe that inclusion and diversity of our teams is key to our success in serving our clients and the communities we operate in.

About Business line/Function:

The role is in Global Banking IT - Supply Chain Finance Solutions, which provides financing solutions for corporate clients. The function is that of a Technical Manager, responsible for overseeing the build and release of solutions, working closely with on-shore Product Owners, Project Managers, and various technical teams including development, TCOE, IT security, architecture, and other transversal teams to ensure effective delivery of high-quality solutions.

Job Title:

Technical Manager

Date:

01-Jan-2026

Department:

GBIT

Location:

Chennai

Business Line / Function:

Trade Finance and Supply Chain IT

Reports to:

(Direct)

Grade: 

(if applicable)

(Functional)

Project Manager

Number of Direct Reports:

NA

Directorship / Registration:

NA

Position Purpose

·        The role is in Global Banking IT - Supply Chain Finance Solutions, which provides financing solutions for corporate clients. The function is that of a Technical Manager, responsible for overseeing the build and release of solutions, working closely with on-shore Product Owners, Project Managers, and various technical teams including development, TCOE, IT security, architecture, and other transversal teams to ensure effective delivery of high-quality solutions.

·        Resource should be able to deploy applications, build and package releases, maintain servers, write shell scripts, and troubleshoot issues, with strong knowledge of containerization, logging, and monitoring tools.

Responsibilities

Direct Responsibilities

· Provide technical leadership and oversight in the design and development of releases, ensuring alignment with CIB standards and guidelines, and adherence to industry best practices.

· Develop and implement IT risk management strategies, including technology and infrastructure obsolescence, vulnerability management, and compliance, to minimize risk and ensure regulatory adherence.

· Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including BA, QA, and RM, to define technical vision and direction, and ensure seamless delivery of high-quality releases, meeting timelines and standards.

· Conduct technical  and design reviews, providing expert guidance and oversight to ensure effective collaboration and smooth delivery of releases.

· Provide strategic technical guidance and recommendations to management, participating in technical discussions, and making informed technical decisions that drive business outcomes.

· Develop and implement technical roadmaps, contingency plans, and mitigation strategies, ensuring the implementation and maintenance of DevSecOps practices and application version control.

· Take ownership of technical delivery, including planning, coordination, and execution of releases, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery, and meeting business requirements.

· Ensure compliance with organizational policies, procedures, and standards, and adherence to industry best practices and regulatory requirements, providing technical governance and oversight.

· Collaborate with development teams to ensure smooth handover of releases, and provide technical guidance and support as needed, to ensure successful deployment and operation.

Contributing Responsibilities

· Participate in technical strategy discussions and contribute to technical decision-making, providing expert guidance and recommendations to drive business outcomes.

· Act as a technical mentor and coach to team members, providing guidance and oversight to ensure technical excellence and successful delivery of releases.

· Develop and maintain technical expertise in applications, creating knowledge repositories and sharing best practices, to drive technical innovation and improvement.

· Identify and prioritize technical debt, developing plans to address technical deficiencies and improve overall system quality and reliability.

· Foster a culture of innovation and experimentation, encouraging the adoption of new technologies and approaches to drive business value and competitive advantage.

· Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement technical training and development programs, ensuring that team members have the skills and knowledge needed to deliver high-quality technical solutions.

· Participate in technical communities of practice, sharing knowledge and expertise with other technical leaders and teams to drive technical excellence and consistency across the organization.

· Develop and maintain technical roadmaps, aligning technical strategies with business objectives and ensuring that technical capabilities are aligned with business needs.

· Identify and mitigate technical risks, developing and implementing strategies to minimize risk and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

Technical & Behavioral Competencies

·       Expert in release management using tools like Jenkins, GitLab, Bitbucket, and Docker 

·       Knowledge of containerization and orchestration using Kubernetes and Docker 

·       Exposure to DevOps practices and tools like Ansible, Artifactory, and SonarQube 

·       Hands-on experience with scripting languages like Python and Shell (Linux)

·       Experience with database management systems like Oracle and MySQL 

·       Exposure to security and compliance protocols like OAuth2 and ELDAP 

·       Good communication and collaboration skills to work with development, test, and production support teams 

·       Individual contributor with ability to work independently and as part of a team 

·       Experience in release management and deployment of microservices-based applications 

·       Knowledge of supply chain domain would be a plus 

·       Active interest and experience in AI techniques applied to delivery and deployment procedures would be a plus

Specific Qualifications (if required)

NA

Skills Referential

Behavioural Skills: (Please select up to 4 skills)

Ability to collaborate / Teamwork

Attention to detail / rigor

Critical thinking

Creativity & Innovation / Problem solving

Transversal Skills: (Please select up to 5 skills)

Ability to develop and adapt a process 

Ability to understand, explain and support change

Analytical Ability

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Education Level: 

 Bachelor Degree or equivalent

Experience Level

At least 7 years

Other/Specific Qualifications (if required)