Program Lead

Job Requirements Job Title: Program Lead Department/Function: Retail Banking Operation Job Purpose: We are looking for a Program Lead to join our Project & Quality Assurance team. This role is responsible for leading end-to-end automation initiatives, managing cross-functional teams, and ensuring governance and quality standards are met. The ideal candidate will drive operational excellence, lead strategic planning, and deliver business-as-usual (BAU) operations with minimal supervision. The role also involves stakeholder management, audit readiness, and continuous process improvement. Roles & Responsibilities: Candidates should have good conceptual and working knowledge of Application Development, System Architecture, DevOps, and Cloud Implementation platforms for managing Microservice applications. Understanding of API Design and Integrations via Mule, KONG etc. Understanding of DevOps CI/CD Implementation via Go-CD, Jenkins etc. Strong Project Management qualities to manage Automation Projects. Excellent Vendor Management and Team management skills. Lead the design, development and implementation of REST APIs, MQs and Microservices Architecture with understanding of MEAN/MERN and Python stack (MongoDB, Express, Angular/React, Node.js). Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP) with security focus, cost analysis and CI/CD, DevOps practices with experience on Containerization tools such as Dockers, Kubernetes etc. for micro service application management. Understanding on Document automation with Integrated models (Internal & External) Should have good knowledge of Non windows operating systems like Linux, Unix etc. Manage a team of developers, Tech leads, BA's and provide guidance and support and progress with cross functional teams. Ensure that solutions are developed and implemented according to best practices and standards as per BFSI domain. Collaborate with business stakeholders to identify and prioritize processes for on-time delivery. Manage and review vendor solutions and applications integrations with vendor proposed BOM Provide regular updates to Senior management on the status of projects and initiatives. Should have working knowledge of JIRA for project management activities along with audit readiness and compliance adherence. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and ability to work in fast paced environment and manage multiple projects/priorities. Strong in conceptualizing ideas & converting into implementations through SDLC. Educational Qualifications: Graduation: Bachelor of Commerce (B.com) / Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) / Bachelor of Arts (BA) / Bachelor of Business & Insurance (BBI) / Bachelor of Management Studies (BMS) Post-Graduation: Master of Business Administration (MBA) / Master of Commerce (M.com) / Master of Arts (MA) Certifications preferred below - AWS/Azure/GCP Certified Solutions Architect/ Practitioner Kubernetes (CKA/CKAD) Experience 5 - 10 years of relevant experience .