: Delivery Lead / Technical Lead (AI-Driven Full Stack Technology Leader)

Position: Delivery Lead / Technical Lead

Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Experience: 12+ Years in the IT Industry

Preferred Industry Experience

- Insurance
- Banking & Financial Services (BFSI)
- FinTech

Role Summary We are looking for an experienced Delivery Lead / Technical Lead with over 12 years of IT services experience and a minimum of 5 years in a Technical Lead or Delivery Lead role. The ideal candidate should possess a strong blend of technical expertise, delivery management capabilities, client-facing experience, and leadership skills.

The candidate must be a hands-on, AI-driven technology leader capable of architecting solutions, leading high-performing teams, managing end-to-end project delivery, and driving successful outcomes for global clients. The role demands a skilled who can balance technical depth with delivery excellence while ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and with the highest quality standards.

Experience working with US-based Banking or Insurance clients is highly preferred due to the complexity of stakeholder management and client engagement involved.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Delivery Leadership

- Lead end-to-end project delivery, from requirement gathering and solution design through development, testing, deployment, and production support.
- Own project planning, estimation, execution, risk management, and delivery governance.
- Ensure successful delivery of projects within committed timelines, budget, scope, and quality standards.
- Drive delivery cadences, project reviews, status reporting, and stakeholder communication.
- Manage cross-functional teams across multiple workstreams and technology stacks.

Full Stack Technology Leadership

- Provide technical leadership across modern enterprise application development initiatives.
- Hands-on development experience in at least one of the following technology stacks:
- .NET / .NET Core

- Java / Spring Boot
- Python-based Enterprise Frameworks
- Guide teams on application architecture, coding standards, solution design, security, scalability, and performance optimization.
- Review technical solutions, architecture decisions,



and implementation approaches.

AI-Driven Engineering

- Champion AI-powered development practices and productivity improvements.
- Leverage Generative AI, AI-assisted development tools, and automation opportunities across the software development lifecycle.
- Evaluate and recommend AI-based solutions that enhance delivery efficiency, quality, and operational effectiveness.
- Drive adoption of emerging technologies and innovation initiatives within teams.

Program & Delivery Management

- Manage multiple projects and programs concurrently.
- Establish delivery governance frameworks and reporting mechanisms.
- Define project milestones, delivery roadmaps, resource plans, and success metrics.
- Track dependencies and ensure effective coordination among teams and stakeholders.
- Drive continuous improvements in delivery processes and team effectiveness.

Risk Management

- Proactively identify project, delivery, operational, and technical risks.
- Develop mitigation and contingency plans.
- Escalate risks appropriately and drive resolution before impacting project outcomes.
- Maintain strong governance around risk tracking and issue management.

Client & Stakeholder Management

- Act as a trusted technology and delivery partner for clients.
- Work closely with business stakeholders, architects, product owners, and executive leadership.
- Manage challenging client conversations and expectations professionally.
- Demonstrate the confidence and maturity to push back on unrealistic timelines, scope changes, and delivery commitments when required.
- Build strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.

Required Skills & Competencies

Technical Skills

- Full Stack Development experience in .NET, Java, or Python ecosystems.
- System Design and Architecture understanding.
- API and Microservices Architecture.




- Cloud Platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP).
- Database Design and Performance Tuning.
- DevOps and CI/CD practices.
- Enterprise Application Architecture.
- Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
- Agile and Scrum delivery methodologies.

Leadership Skills

- Technical Delivery Leadership.
- Program Management.
- Team Leadership and Mentoring.
- Stakeholder Management.
- Resource Planning and Governance.
- Client Engagement and Relationship Management.
- Decision Making and Problem Solving.

Behavioural Competencies

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong presentation and negotiation abilities.
- Exceptional ownership and accountability.
- Ability to influence teams and stakeholders.
- Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills.
- Ability to work effectively in high-pressure client environments.

Preferred Experience

- Experience delivering enterprise-scale projects for US-based clients.
- Prior experience in Banking, Insurance, or FinTech organizations.
- Exposure to challenging client interactions and executive stakeholder management.
- Experience managing distributed and offshore teams.
- Experience leading digital transformation or modernization programs.
- Experience working with AI-driven software engineering practices.

Educational Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related discipline.
- Master's Degree (MBA/M.Tech) is an added advantage.

Preferred Certifications

- PMP / PRINCE2
- Certified Scrum Master (CSM) / SAFe Agilist
- Microsoft Azure Certifications
- AWS Certifications
- TOGAF or Architecture-related Certifications
- AI / Generative AI Certifications from recognized platforms
- Cloud and DevOps Certifications

What Success Looks Like

- Consistent delivery of projects within agreed timelines and quality benchmarks.
- Strong stakeholder and client satisfaction.
- Effective risk identification and mitigation.
- High-performing teams operating with predictable delivery cadence.
- Adoption of AI-driven development practices and engineering excellence.
- Successful execution of end-to-end technology programs and transformation initiatives.

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