Lead Software Engineer

Requisition Number: 64381

Job Location: Bangalore, IND

Global Grade: Band 5

Work Type: Office Working

Employment Type: Permanent

Posting Start Date: 26/10/2026

Posting End Date: 09/11/2026

• *Job Summary**
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We are seeking a skilled Senior Software Engineer (Java) to join our technology team. This position requires a professional with strong expertise in Java development, microservices architecture, performance optimization, and modern AI\-assisted development practices. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining enterprise\-level applications while leveraging AI tools to enhance productivity and code quality.

• *Key Responsibilities**
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• Design, develop, and maintain robust Java applications using core Java technologies

• Collaborate with cross\-functional teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions

• Contribute to architectural decisions and technology strategy discussions

• Use AI tools to accelerate solution design and technical documentation

• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior team members

• Participate in agile development processes and sprint planning

• Implement DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines ( ADO – MSAzure)

• Integrate AI\-assisted tools into development workflows while maintaining security and compliance

• Document technical designs, processes, and system architecture
• Architect and implement microservices\-based solutions following industry best practices

• Develop and optimize workflow automation using Camunda BPM platform

• Design and implement efficient database solutions using SQL and performance tuning techniques

• Conduct performance analysis, tuning, and optimization of applications and systems

• Leverage AI tools like Claude for code generation, optimization, and problem\-solving

• Utilize AI\-assisted development for code reviews, documentation, and technical analysis

• Ensure code quality through code reviews, testing, and adherence to coding standards
• *Skills and Experience**
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• *Must\-have Skills**

• Java 17

• Spring Boot

• Spring Cloud

• containerization platform

• SQL

• Azure / AWS

• Microservices

• *Other Skills**

• REST API

• *Qualifications**
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• *Key Experiences**

• Core Java: 5\+ years of hands\-on experience with Java 8/11/17\+, including collections, concurrency, and JVM tuning

• Microservices Architecture: Proven experience in designing and implementing microservices using Spring Boot, Spring Cloud

• Camunda BPM: Strong experience in workflow automation, BPMN modeling, and process orchestration

• SQL \& Database: Advanced SQL skills, database design, query optimization, and performance tuning

• Performance Tuning: Expertise in application performance monitoring, profiling, and optimization techniques

• AI\-Assisted Development: Experience using AI tools like Claude, GitHub Copilot, or similar for code generation, debugging, and optimization

• RESTful APIs: Design and development of REST APIs and web services

• Spring Framework: Spring Core, Spring MVC, Spring Security, Spring Data

• Message Queuing: Experience with Apache Kafka, RabbitMQ, or similar technologies

• Testing: Unit testing (JUnit, Mockito), integration testing, and test automation

• DevOps Tools: Maven/Gradle, Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes

• Version Control: Git, branching strategies, and code review processes

• AI Integration: Understanding of how to effectively integrate AI tools into development workflows

• *Certifications/Qualifications**

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical field

• Relevant certifications in Java, Spring, or cloud technologies (preferred)

• Knowledge of AI/ML fundamentals and their application in software engineering (preferred)

• *About Standard Chartered**
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We're a global bank connecting clients to our differentiated network, offering growth opportunities in the world's most dynamic markets. Our strategy, which combines cross\-border capabilities and leading wealth management expertise, helps us deliver our purpose \- to drive commerce and prosperity through our unique diversity.

Over our 170\-year history, and across a unique geographical footprint connecting Asia, Africa and the Middle East to each other and the world, we've built a bank like no other, with diverse capabilities and partnerships that set us apart.

• *What We Offer**
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• **Being part of an inclusive and values driven organisation** , one that embraces and celebrates our unique diversity, across our teams, business functions, and geographies.
• **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 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.

Visit our careers website to learn more about us: www.sc.com/careers.