Lead Software Developer – Core Banking (Java/Spring Boot or .NET Core)

About the Role We are seeking a Core Banking Lead Software Developer to serve as the technical backbone of our financial systems. This is not just a coding role; you will be the bridge between complex banking logic and modern, cloud-native architecture. You will lead a high-performing team in modernizing our banking modules, ensuring every transaction is scalable, secure, and resilient. What You’ll Do • Architect & Code: Design and develop high-performance APIs and microservices using Java (Spring Boot) or .NET Core. • Technical Leadership: Mentor a team of developers, conduct rigorous peer code reviews, and dismantle technical blockers to maintain sprint velocity. • Modernization: Drive the transition from legacy frameworks to event-driven architectures (Kafka) and cloud-native environments. • System Integrity: Ensure transactional consistency and "five-nines" availability within our core banking ecosystem. • Collaboration: Partner with DevOps to optimize CI/CD pipelines and work with QA to ensure bug-free, compliant production releases. Who You Are • Expert Developer: 8+ years of experience in software engineering, with mastery in either Java/Spring Boot or .NET Core. • Banking Veteran: Proven experience working on Core Banking applications (e.g., ledger systems, payments, or interest engines). • Architecture Pro: Deep understanding of Microservices, REST API design, and Event-Driven Architecture (Kafka/RabbitMQ). • Cloud & DevOps Savvy: Familiar with Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP). • Database Specialist: Strong command of SQL (PostgreSQL/Oracle) and NoSQL (MongoDB/Cassandra). • Problem Solver: You thrive in troubleshooting complex, distributed systems under strict deadlines. •