AVP, Java Development

Requisition Number: 64382

Job Location: Bangalore, IND

Global Grade: Band 5

Work Type: Office Working

Employment Type: Permanent

Posting Start Date: 14/10/2026

Posting End Date: 28/10/2026

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Job Summary

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

• 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 – MS Azure)

• 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

Must-have Skills

• Java 17

• Spring Boot

• Spring Cloud

• containerization platform

• SQL

• Azure / AWS

• Microservices

Other Skills

• REST API

Qualifications

Key Experiences

• Core Java: 8+ 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 (only where mandatory) :

• 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

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

• 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.