Bajaj Auto—L3 - Tech & Digital - Technical Architect - BACL

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Description: Position/Designation L3 – Technical Architect / Technical Manager Grade/Level L3 Location Akurdi HO Experience Minimum 8 years of experience skilled in Program Management or Operations Management with exposure to working for Banking/NBFC sector. Qualification B.E./ B. Tech /M.C.A./M.C.S Reporting To DGM IT Summary Role Profile/Job Responsibilities We are seeking a Technical Architect / Technical Manager with strong BFSI domain expertise, capable of defining enterprise architecture while remaining hands-on. The ideal candidate will bring deep technical knowledge in Java-based systems, databases, Linux environments, along with exposure to AI-driven solutions, DevOps practices, and regulatory compliance relevant to BFSI/NBFC ecosystems. Key Responsibilities - Define and govern end-to-end architecture for BFSI platforms (LOS, LMS, KYC, Credit, Integrations) - Design scalable, secure, and high-availability systems using Java, APIs, and Microservices - Provide architectural oversight, code reviews, and technical mentorship - Ensure systems adhere to security, audit, and regulatory standards - Collaborate with compliance, risk, and infosec teams for regulatory alignment - Lead vendor integrations and technical evaluations - Own production stability, performance tuning, and incident management - Act as an individual contributor for critical design and troubleshooting Skill Sets Required Required Technical Skills - Strong expertise in Java / J2EE, Spring / Spring Boot - Hands-on experience with Linux/Unix systems - Strong database skills in MySQL (queries, indexing, performance tuning) - Experience with REST APIs, Microservices, and Integration architectures - Familiarity with Git, JIRA, and SDLC best practices AI & Advanced Technology Exposure - Understanding of AI/ML concepts and BFSI use cases (fraud detection, credit scoring, OCR, document processing) - Experience evaluating and integrating FinTech / AI-based platforms DevOps & Cloud Knowledge - Experience with CI/CD pipelines and release automation - Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, and containerized deployments - Experience with monitoring, logging, and alerting tools - Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS / Azure / GCP) is an advantage BFSI / NBFC & Compliance Knowledge (Added Advantage) - Strong understanding of NBFC/BFSI business processes - Knowledge of regulatory and compliance requirements such as: - RBI guidelines - Data privacy and data retention norms - Audit, VAPT, and security compliance - KYC / CKYC / DigiLocker regulations - Ability to design systems with compliance-by-design principles Leadership & Managerial Skills - Experience leading and mentoring technical teams - Strong stakeholder and vendor management skills - Ability to balance delivery timelines, compliance, and architecture integrity Key Attributes - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills - Proactive, ownership-driven mindset - Excellent communication and documentation skills - Comfortable working in regulated, high-availability BFSI environments Certifications (Preferred) - ITIL Certification (IT Service Management). - PMP/PRINCE2 (Project Management). - TOGAF - DevOps