Job Information

Job Title: Principal Developer

Country: IN

City: Mumbai

Skill Category: ITTechnology

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Vice President level Technical Lead to join our Swift Payment Systems Technology team. The role involves leading the technical strategy, development, and maintenance of our SWIFT payment infrastructure while ensuring alignment with global banking standards, Swift Security protocols and Nomura's technology roadmap.

Role & Responsibilities

- Provide technical leadership for the SWIFT payment systems infrastructure, including message processing, system upgrades, tracking and eliminating vulnerabilities, and maintaining seamless integration with settlement systems
- Design and implement robust technical solutions for complex payment processing challenges
- Ensure system reliability, scalability, and performance optimization
- Collaborate with global teams to maintain 24/7 operation of critical payment systems
- Drive technological improvements and modernization initiatives
- Manage relationships with vendors and third-party service providers
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards
- Develop and maintain disaster recovery and business continuity plans

Required Qualifications

- Bachelors/master s degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field
- 10+ years of experience in financial technology, with at least 5 years focusing on SWIFT payment systems




- Strong expertise in SWIFT standards, message types, payment protocols, sanctions screening.
- Proven experience leading technical teams in a global financial institution
- Deep understanding of payment processing systems, banking operations, and financial messaging
- Experience with modern technology stack including Java, Spring Framework, Oracle/SQL databases
- Knowledge of ISO 20022 standards and migration strategies
- Solid understanding of banking security protocols, Swift Customer Security Framework and compliance requirements.

Mandatory Skill Set

- Strong expertise in SWIFT standards, message types, and payment protocols, sanctions screening.

Desired Skill Set

- Working familiarity with products like SWIFT Alliance Access/Entry, SWIFT Integration solutions like Alliance Gateway, Incentage, Eastnets, Actimize etc
- Familiarity with cloud technologies and microservices architecture
- Familiarity with LexisNexis sanctions screening system.
- Experience with API development and integration
- Excellent communication skills in English
- Familiarity with Payment Systems & Standards
- Knowledge of SWIFT MT/MX message formats and standards

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📌 Principal Developer (Mumbai)
🏢 Nomura
📍 Mumbai