Lead Software Engineer (Java)
A hands-on technical lead role at Zafin's Trivandrum office: design, build, and deliver enterprise banking software and integrations using Java, Spring Boot, REST APIs, Kafka, and PostgreSQL, while acting as a client-facing technical advisor through implementation, deployment, and production support.
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- India - Trivandrum
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Lead
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- Not specified
- Category
- Software engineering
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- 5+ years of experience as a Software Engineer, Technical Consultant, or Customer Engineer, preferably in SaaS or banking technology implementations
- Proven ability to deliver end-to-end software or integration solutions using Java, Spring Boot, REST APIs, Apache Kafka, and PostgreSQL
- Strong understanding of software development life cycle, integration patterns, and modern API architectures
- Knowledge of cloud concepts (Azure preferred), CI/CD pipelines, and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
- Familiarity with banking systems and data integration frameworks in enterprise financial services environments
- Demonstrated client-facing experience managing technical discussions, requirements, and expectations
- Experience in Agile delivery environments (Scrum, TDD/BDD)
- Experience troubleshooting complex, distributed systems in production environments
- Application development experience in large enterprise or hybrid cloud environments
Full description
Zafin is an AI platform company helping regulated institutions modernize how critical work is designed, governed, and delivered. Our technology enables organizations to move faster while maintaining the governance, accountability, and control required in highly regulated environments.
Our portfolio includes Zafin AIOS, an agent orchestration platform for governed AI work; the Zafin Banking Platform, which helps banks modernize product, pricing, offers, billing, loyalty, and relationship management; and Zafin IO, an integration platform that connects data, systems, and workflows across complex enterprise environments.
Headquartered in Toronto, Canada, Zafin partners with leading financial institutions across North America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia-Pacific. As AI transforms the future of financial services, we're building the platforms that help regulated organizations adopt AI responsibly and at scale.
What Is the Opportunity?
As a Lead Technical Consultant, you technical expertise with strong client-engagement skills.
You understand the complexities of enterprise banking environments, from core systems and data integrations to modern SaaS architectures.
You will bring hands-on engineering experience and customer empathy to every engagement.
This role blends delivery, and customer advocacy.
Solution Implementation and Delivery Excellence
Design and enterprise-grade software solutions aligned with customer and platform requirements.
Ensure solution quality through rigorous testing, peer reviews, and adherence to standards.
Lead technical tasks from requirements gathering through deployment.
Troubleshoot implementation issues and collaborate with teams to resolve them efficiently.
Customer Engagement and Technical Partnership
Act as a trusted technical advisor to clients throughout the implementation lifecycle.
Translate business objectives into technical designs and configuration approaches.
Conduct technical workshops, design reviews, and demonstrations to build client confidence.
Support delivery and ensure a seamless transition from implementation to production.
Maintain ongoing engagement with customer technology teams to support solution stability and evolution.
Cross-Functional Collaboration and Enablement
Collaborate with Product Engineering, Architecture, and Delivery teams to align implementations with Zafin’s platform strategy and standards.