About GFT

GFT Technologies is an AI-centric global digital transformation company. We design advanced data and AI transformation solutions, modernize technology architectures and develop next-generation core systems for industry leaders in Banking, Insurance, Manufacturing and Robotics. Partnering closely with our clients, we push boundaries to unlock their full potential. With deep industry expertise, cutting-edge technology, and a strong partner ecosystem, GFT delivers responsible AI-centric solutions that combine engineering excellence, high-performance delivery and cost efficiency. Our team of 12,000+ technology experts operate in 20+ countries worldwide offering career opportunities at the forefront of software innovation.

We are looking for a seasoned engineering leader to support the modernization of a large-scale enterprise platform within a regulated financial services environment. The role will initially focus on engineering hygiene improvements, helping reduce technical complexity, improve maintainability, and establish stronger engineering practices. Beyond the initial stabilization and clean-up phase, the individual will play a key role in shaping the target architecture and guiding a phased modernization journey. This position requires a strong combination of technical leadership, architectural thinking, stakeholder management, and hands-on engineering experience 

Key Responsibilities 

Technical Leadership 

• Provide technical direction and governance to delivery teams 
• Mentor engineers and promote engineering best practices 
• Drive consistency, maintainability, and long-term sustainability 
• Ensure recommendations are actionable and aligned with strategic objectives

Required Experience 

• 10+ years of software engineering experience 
• Proven track record leading modernization or transformation initiatives for large enterprise applications 
• Strong software architecture and solution design expertise 
• Experience improving engineering practices within complex environments 
• Demonstrated success reducing technical debt and improving platform maintainability 
• Experience working within banking, financial services, fintech, insurance, or other regulated industries 

Technical Expertise 

The ideal candidate should have strong experience across multiple areas of the modern enterprise application landscape: 

• Deep expertise in Java-based enterprise applications and distributed systems 
• Strong understanding of modern application architectures and integration patterns 
• Experience modernizing legacy platforms and reducing technical debt 
• Strong database and data modelling knowledge, ideally within Oracle environments 
• Experience with messaging and event-driven architectures 
• Familiarity with modern frontend frameworks and API-driven architectures 
• Good understanding of application security, authentication and identity management 
• Hands-on experience with Kubernetes, containerized platforms and cloud-native practices 
• Experience defining engineering standards, release strategies and development governance 
• Familiarity with AI-assisted software engineering tools and modern developer productivity practices is a strong advantage 

Stakeholder & Leadership Skills 

The successful candidate must be comfortable operating at both strategic and delivery levels. Key capabilities include: 

• Strong executive and stakeholder communication skills 
• Ability to influence technical and business decisions 
• Ability to translate technical complexity into business impact 
• Strong consulting mindset and problem-solving skills 
• Ability to drive consensus across multiple stakeholder groups