Lead Software Engineer (Java)

Zafin; Thirupparankundram; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus potential

Generous paid time off

Wellness benefits

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Zafin is seeking a Technical Lead/Software Engineer to join our team in India. You will design, build, and deliver enterprise-grade software solutions using Java, Spring Boot, REST APIs, Kafka, and PostgreSQL, while collaborating with clients to ensure successful implementations.

You'll work across application and integration layers, mentor junior developers, and help evolve our platform with modern cloud and container practices (Azure, Docker, Kubernetes).

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as Software Engineer or Technical Consultant
• Experience delivering enterprise-grade software or integration solutions
• Proven ability to engage with clients and translate requirements into technical designs

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and implement enterprise-grade software solutions
• Lead technical tasks from requirements gathering through deployment
• Troubleshoot issues and collaborate with teams to resolve them
• Engage with clients as a trusted technical advisor throughout implementation

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

REST APIs

Kafka

PostgreSQL

Azure

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD

Client-facing

Agile

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent

Tools

Azure

Docker

Kubernetes

Job 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?

Reporting to the Senior Product Architect, the technical lead will provide solutions to technical issues and will be responsible for meeting development schedules and ensuring the delivered solution meets the technical specifications and design requirements.

What Will You Do?

• Solution Implementation and Delivery Excellence
• Able to design, build, and implement enterprise-grade software solutions aligned with customer and platform requirements.
• Able to develop well-structured, testable, and efficient code across application and integration layers (Java, Spring Boot, REST APIs, Kafka, PostgreSQL).
• Ensure solution quality through rigorous testing, peer reviews, and adherence to coding 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.
• Contribute to continuous improvement by identifying reusable patterns and best practices.
• Participate in knowledge-sharing sessions and communities of practice to strengthen team capabilities.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior developers or consultants. 4. Operational Support and Quality Assurance
• Assist in post-implementation support and troubleshooting, ensuring system reliability and customer satisfaction.
• Monitor production performance and coordinate with operations teams to ensure uptime and data integrity.

What Do You Need to Succeed?

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

What's in it for you

Joining our team means being part of a culture that values diversity, teamwork, and high-quality work. We offer competitive salaries, annual bonus potential, generous paid time off, paid volunteering days, wellness benefits, and robust opportunities for professional growth and career advancement.

Zafin welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Zafin is committed to protecting the privacy and security of the personal information collected from all applicants throughout the recruitment process. The methods by which Zafin contains uses, stores, handles, retains, or discloses applicant information can be accessed by reviewing Zafin's privacy policy at https://zafin.com/privacy-notice/. By submitting a job application, you confirm that you agree to the processing of your personal data by Zafin described in the candidate privacy notice.