Job Title:  Java Full stack Tech Lead  (AVP)

Department: CEFS IT

About Business line/Function: CIB Client Engagement and Financial Security (CEFS  IT) has focus on applications servicing Client Lifecycle management, Due Diligence /KYC , Customer Relation Management,  Service Request Management, Referential and Data Quality, Transaction monitoring, Reconciliation, Data Platforms, and Anti-Money Laundering.  Technologies being used include Java, .NET, Angular, Informatica, Power BI, Fenergo, Siebel, Actimize, Camunda, Drools on private cloud infrastructure. Agile and DevSecOps practices are widely used. Landscape includes projects that are a mix of established and some under transition to new platforms.

Position Purpose

• 10‑15 years of experience as a Full‑Stack Java Developer plus at least 5 years of proven Tech‑Lead or Team‑Leadership experience.
• Own the design, development, and long‑term evolution of enterprise‑grade applications (front‑end UI + back‑end services & databases).
• Lead a cross‑functional team that works with Java, Spring Boot, and modern UI frameworks (Angular/React) in an Agile, collaborative setting.
• Drive technical excellence, architectural governance, and innovation (e.g., AI‑enabled code generation).

Responsibilities

Direct Responsibilities

• Translate business goals into scalable, secure architecture and detailed technical designs.
• Lead the development of high‑performance applications using Java, Spring Boot, and a front‑end framework (Angular/React).
• Define, implement, and maintain RESTful APIs and third‑party integrations, ensuring versioning and backward compatibility.
• Guide the creation of responsive UI components with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript frameworks.
• Oversee data‑modeling and performance tuning for relational (Oracle, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB, Redis) stores.
• Set testing standards; champion unit, integration, and contract testing across the team.
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies (daily stand‑ups, sprint planning, retrospectives) and drive continuous improvement of the development process.
• Stay ahead of emerging technologies and disseminate knowledge through brown‑bag sessions, tech talks, and documentation.

Contributing Responsibilities

• Design and maintain CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions); ensure automated builds, tests, and releases.
• Lead database‑architecture initiatives, including GraphDB (Neo4j, Memgraph) strategy and schema evolution.
• Conduct rigorous code reviews, enforce coding standards, and mentor junior developers toward best‑practice craftsmanship.
• Analyse defect patterns, prioritize technical debt, and introduce test‑automation enhancements (e.g., expanding JUnit/Spock coverage).
• Stakeholder Management: Communicate technical road‑maps, risks, and progress to product owners, architects, and senior management.
• Team Development: Define career paths, conduct performance reviews, and support hiring/ onboarding of new talent.
• Strategic Planning: Contribute to product‑line budgeting, capacity planning, and technology‑stack decisions (cloud, containers, observability).

Technical & Behavioral Competencies

• Core Languages & Design: Mastery of Java 8/11/17+, OOP, and architectural patterns (SAGA, MVC, CQRS, Event‑Driven).
• Frameworks: Deep experience with Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, Spring MVC, Hibernate, and building robust RESTful services.
• Front‑End: Expertise in Angular (or React/Vue), HTML5, CSS3, TypeScript/JavaScript.
• Databases: Advanced knowledge of SQL (Oracle, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB, Redis, GraphDB).
• DevOps & Tooling: Proficient with Git, Maven/Gradle, Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD (Jenkins/GitLab), and API testing (Postman).
• Cloud & Messaging: Hands‑on with AWS/Azure/GCP and messaging platforms (Kafka, NATS, MQ).
• AI Enablement: Experience leveraging AI‑driven code‑generation or assisted development tools.
• Leadership Skills: Visionary technical leader, excellent problem‑solving, strong communication, ability to influence without authority, and a track record of building high‑performing teams.

Specific Qualifications

• Not applicable / NA (as per original posting).

Skills Referential (Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

Technical Skills

• Design and implementation of GraphDB solutions (Neo4j, Memgraph).
• Advanced Angular (or React) UI development and component architecture.
• Robust data‑modeling and database‑design expertise.
• End‑to‑end REST API development, testing (Postman, JUnit), and documentation (OpenAPI/Swagger).
• System design for microservices, distributed systems, and event‑driven architectures.
• Proficiency with AI‑assisted code generation and automation tools.

Behavioral Skills

• Proven ability to solve complex problems in Agile environments and guide teams toward solutions.
• Mentorship mindset: coach junior staff, enforce quality gates, and nurture a culture of continuous improvement.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for cross‑team collaboration and stakeholder alignment.
• Adaptability to rapidly changing technologies, tools, and business priorities.
• Strong ownership mentality: accountable for delivery quality, timelines, and team morale.

Education Level: Bachelor’s degree 4 year 

Location: Bangalore 

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.

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.

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. 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.