Requisition Number 42103 Job Location Chennai IND Work Type Office Working Employment Type Permanent Posting Start Date 25 11 2025 Posting End Date 07 12 2025 Job Summary We re seeking a highly skilled and experienced Java Backend Engineer Development Specialist to join our dynamic team You ll be responsible for designing developing and maintaining robust secure and efficient financial systems You ll be part of our global Application Development Support and Engineering Team which is the technical backbone of our digital strategy combining innovative software development with rigorous financial security protocols to deliver seamless experiences that empower our customers You ll be given the autonomy to impact real change the flexibility to work in a way that suits you and the tools you need to deliver with impact App Development Support and Engineering sits within our global Technology and Operations team About our Technology Operations Team Our Technology Operations team is the powerhouse for the Bank We aim to go further faster to ensure we re agile and ready for tomorrow today Our diverse network enables us to innovate and build banking solutions that support communities to prosper We re a place where talented people are encouraged to grow learn and thrive to drive their own career journeys to reach their full potential When you work with us you re protecting the reputation and legacy of a 170-year organisation and building on it We re driven by progress and continuously evolving to ensure we re agile and ready for tomorrow today Strategy Foster an engineering culture that prioritizes excellence feedback and clean code steering the chapter towards innovative and efficient practices Develop a strategic approach to enhance the efficiency of the SDLC process delivering high-quality and scalable solutions Integrate thought leadership to upskill the team in areas such as quality assurance user experience enhancement and effective use of automation and APIs Improve developer efficiency by adopting the AI tools Key Responsibilities Design and maintain backend services using Java 17 or 21 and Spring Boot or Quarkus Implement scalable and maintainable microservices architecture Develop REST and SOAP APIs Ensure efficient database connectivity using ORM frameworks Develop and maintain messaging services with JMS MQ Kafka and Solace Experience with Java frameworks like Spring Struts and Enterprise JavaBeans is a plus Ensure seamless API connectivity using gateways like Kong or Axway Manage dependencies and build processes with Apache Maven Containerize applications with Docker for consistent deployment Adhere to coding standards perform code reviews and refactor code as needed Ensure code meets security standards with no high critical vulnerabilities Optimize code to meet performance standards Use Azure DevOps for CI CD pipelines and project management Deploy and manage applications on Red Hat OpenShift or AWS Implement service virtualization for testing and development Write and maintain unit tests with JUnit Conduct integration testing for seamless component interaction Document APIs using Swagger Collaborate with various technology teams and stakeholders Oversee functional standards and provide technical assistance to team members Act as a conduit for domain strategy and technical standards Prioritize and manage technical debt Allocate resources effectively between leadership and development tasks Collaborate with product managers and tech leads to meet requirements and objectives Select and implement resilient technology stacks and architectural patterns Lead and participate in system changes ensuring efficient project delivery and quality Shape and drive the bank-wide engineering strategy Collaborate with UX UI designers front-end developers and back-end engineers for integrated solutions Continuously improve Agile practices and coach the team Business Act as an experienced practitioner and contribute hands-on to the squad s delivery in your area of expertise e g Engineering Balance skills and capabilities across teams squads and hives in partnership with the Chief Product Owner and Hive Leadership and Domain Leads aligning with the fixed capacity model Evolve the craft towards improving automation simplification and innovative use of the latest market trends Provide leadership and technical expertise within the subdomain to achieve goals and outcomes Support respective businesses in commercializing capabilities assisting bid teams monitoring usage improving client experience and collecting defects for future improvements Manage business partner expectations ensuring timely cost-effective and high-quality delivery Processes Implement and maintain explicit s and performance metrics in line with the group s standards to ensure accountability and excellence Manage the lifecycle of products or services ensuring governance is maintained and aligned with the group s framework Champion the adoption of Change Delivery Standards to refine project management and lifecycle processes Promote a feedback-rich environment using internal and external insights to continuously improve chapter operations Regulatory Business Conduct Display exemplary conduct and live by the Group s Values and Code of Conduct Take personal responsibility for embedding the highest standards of ethics including regulatory and business conduct across Standard Chartered Bank This includes understanding and ensuring compliance with in letter and spirit all applicable laws regulations guidelines and the Group Code of Conduct Lead to achieve the outcomes set out in the Bank s Conduct Principles Fair Outcomes for Clients Effective Financial Markets Financial Crime Compliance The Right Environment Effectively and collaboratively identify escalate mitigate and resolve risk conduct and compliance matters Serve as a Director of the Board Exercise authorities delegated by the Board of Directors and act in accordance with Articles of Association or equivalent Skills and Experience Minimum 14 years in IT industry with at least 10 years in technical leadership or architecture roles Deep expertise in Java 17 or 21 Spring Boot or Quarks frameworks Extensive experience in cloud-native microservices development and API-first design Demonstrated ability in building FaaS and Dev-in-a-box platforms Strong experience in API integrations across enterprise systems and external vendors Expertise with Docker Kubernetes K8s SKE and OpenShift Knowledge of API and backend security mechanisms including OAuth2 JWT encryption and secrets management Practical experience with Observability and Monitoring tools such as AppDynamics ElasticAPM Grafana Prometheus or the ELK stack Familiarity with GenAI or AgenticAI tools including a grasp of key concepts like language models embeddings prompt chaining and vector databases Strong hands-on with PostgreSQL Oracle or similar databases Deep understanding of Agile at scale enterprise DevOps practices and Atlassian tools Experience leading regulatory risk or compliance-driven deliveries in BFSI Exceptional leadership and team management skills Proven track record in vendor coordination cross-functional collaboration and delivery governance Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to influence senior stakeholders About Standard Chartered We re an international bank nimble enough to act big enough for impact For more than 170 years we ve worked to make a positive difference for our clients communities and each other We question the status quo love a challenge and enjoy finding new opportunities to grow and do better than before If you re looking for a career with purpose and you want to work for a bank making a difference we want to hear from you You can count on us to celebrate your unique talents and we can t wait to see the talents you can bring us Our purpose to drive commerce and prosperity through our unique diversity together with our brand promise to be here for good are achieved by how we each live our valued behaviours When you work with us you ll see how we value difference and advocate inclusion Together we Do the right thing and are assertive challenge one another and live with integrity while putting the client at the heart of what we do Never settle continuously striving to improve and innovate keeping things simple and learning from doing well and not so well Are better together we can be ourselves be inclusive see more good in others and work collectively to build for the long term What we offer In line with our Fair Pay Charter we offer a competitive salary and benefits to support your mental physical financial and social wellbeing Core bank funding for retirement savings medical and life insurance with flexible and voluntary benefits available in some locations Time-off including annual leave parental maternity 20 weeks sabbatical 12 months maximum and volunteering leave 3 days along with minimum global standards for annual and public holiday which is combined to 30 days minimum Flexible working options based around home and office locations with flexible working patterns Proactive wellbeing support through Unmind a market-leading digital wellbeing platform development courses for resilience and other human skills global Employee Assistance Programme sick leave mental health first-aiders and all sorts of self-help toolkits A continuous learning culture to support your growth with opportunities to reskill and upskill and access to physical virtual and digital learning Being part of an inclusive and values driven organisation one that embraces and celebrates our unique diversity across our teams business functions and geographies - everyone feels respected and can realise their full potential

📌 Avp, Cl, Backend Eng, Wrb Tech (Tamil Nadu)
🏢 Standard Chartered Bank
📍 Tamil Nadu