Lead - Java Full Stack with DevSecOps

Job Title: Java Full Stack with DevSecOps

Department: ISPL, CIB 2S, Transformation & Industrialization

About Business Line/Function

The Engineering Excellence function is dedicated to driving technical superiorities across the organization. We focus on elevating our software delivery lifecycle by implementing industry-leading standards in security, architectural integrity, and operational resilience. Our mission is to empower engineering squads through automation, mentorship, and the integration of cutting-edge technologies, ensuring that our digital products are secure, scalable, and maintainable.

Position Purpose

The Principal DevSecOps & Engineering Craftsmanship Coach acts as a high-level technical strategist and mentor. The primary purpose of this role is to bridge the gap between rapid feature delivery and high-quality engineering standards. You will lead the transformation of our development culture by championing Security by Design, implementing Domain-Driven Design (DDD) to manage microservices complexity, and spearheading the integration of AI-driven development tools to optimize engineering productivity and code quality.

Responsibilities

Direct Responsibilities

• Engineering Mentorship: Provide high-impact coaching to senior and staff engineers to foster a culture of clean code, Test-Driven Development (TDD), and technical excellence.
• DevSecOps & Pipeline Engineering: Architect and optimize end-to-end CI/CD pipelines, ensuring seamless integration from Git-based version control through to automated testing and deployment.
• Container Orchestration & Management: Lead the hands-on implementation of containerized environments using Docker and Kubernetes, including the management of complex deployments via Helm Charts.
• Platform & Cloud Operations: Drive the adoption of enterprise-grade platforms such as OpenShift and various Cloud environments (AWS/Azure/GCP) to ensure scalable and resilient infrastructure.
• Artifact & Dependency Management: Standardize the lifecycle of binaries and dependencies using JFrog Artifactory, ensuring secure and versioned software supply chains.
• Security Integration (Shift-Left): Design and implement automated security guardrails (SAST, DAST, SCA) within the deployment pipelines to ensure security is integrated into the early stages of development.
• AI Implementation: Lead the evaluation and adoption of Generative AI tools and LLM-based workflows to enhance developer experience and automate repetitive engineering tasks.
  
  

Contributing Responsibilities

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Cybersecurity, Cloud Infrastructure, and Product Management teams to align technical roadmaps with security and business goals.
• Tooling & Platform Evolution: Contribute to the development of Internal Developer Platforms (IDP) to reduce cognitive load for engineering squads.
• Knowledge Management: Lead technical workshops, Community of Practice sessions, and documentation efforts to ensure architectural and security knowledge is distributed across the organization.
• Continuous Improvement: Monitor engineering metrics (DORA metrics, deployment frequency, MTTR) to identify bottlenecks and drive continuous process improvement.
  
  

Technical & Behavioral Competencies

• Ability to influence technical direction without direct hierarchical authority (Influence without Authority).
• Deep understanding of the interplay between software architecture, security protocols, and automated deployment pipelines.
• A mindset of Continuous Learning with the ability to quickly master and evangelize emerging technologies like Generative AI.
• Strong analytical skills to diagnose complex distributed system failures and architectural anti-patterns.
  
  

Specific Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in professional software development.
• Proven track record in a leadership or coaching capacity (Staff Engineer, Architect, or Technical Lead).
• Extensive experience in large-scale digital transformations, specifically moving from monolithic to microservices architectures.
  
  

Skills Referential (Required Knowledge, Skills And Abilities)

• Advanced Java & Spring: Expert knowledge of Java ecosystems and Spring Boot/Cloud frameworks.
• Microservices & DDD: Deep expertise in Distributed Systems and Domain-Driven Design patterns.
• Version Control & CI/CD: Advanced proficiency in Git and the design/maintenance of complex CI/CD pipelines.
• Containerization & Orchestration: Hands-on mastery of Docker, Kubernetes, and OpenShift.
• Configuration Management: Expert ability to manage application deployments using Helm Charts.
• Artifact Management: Proven experience managing enterprise repositories with JFrog Artifactory.
• Cloud Native Ecosystem: Strong experience with Cloud providers (AWS/Azure/GCP) and cloud-native architecture.
• AI-Augmented Development: Knowledge of integrating LLMs and AI coding assistants into the SDLC.
  
  

Behavioral Skills

• Technical Coaching & Mentorship: Ability to teach complex concepts to diverse technical audiences.
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to align technical decisions with long-term business value.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written skills for presenting technical strategies to stakeholders.
• Change Management: Ability to drive cultural shifts in engineering practices and mindset.
• Problem-Solving: Resilience and creativity when addressing complex architectural or security challenges.
  
  

Education Level: Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Location: Chennai

Experience: 10+ years

About BNP Paribas Group

BNP Paribas is the European Union's leading bank and key player in international banking. It operates in 65 countries and has nearly 185,000 employees, including more than 145,000 in Europe. The Group has key positions in its three main fields of activity: Commercial, Personal Banking & Services for the Group's commercial & personal banking and several specialized businesses including BNP Paribas Personal Finance and Arval; Investment & Protection Services for savings, investment, and protection solutions; and Corporate & Institutional Banking, focused on corporate and institutional clients. Based on its strong diversified and integrated model, the Group helps all its clients (individuals, community associations, entrepreneurs, SMEs, corporates and institutional clients) to realize their projects through solutions spanning financing, investment, savings and protection insurance. In Europe, BNP Paribas has four domestic markets: Belgium, France, Italy, and Luxembourg. The Group is rolling out its integrated commercial & personal banking model across several Mediterranean countries, Turkey, and Eastern Europe. As a key player in international banking, the Group has leading platforms and business lines in Europe, a strong presence in the Americas as well as a solid and fast-growing business in Asia-Pacific. BNP Paribas has implemented a Corporate Social Responsibility approach in all its activities, enabling it to contribute to the construction of a sustainable future, while ensuring the Group's performance and stability.

About BNP Paribas India Solutions

Established in 2005, BNP Paribas India Solutions is a wholly owned subsidiary of BNP Paribas SA, European Union's leading bank with an international reach. With delivery centers located in Bengaluru, Chennai and Mumbai, we are a 24x7 global delivery center. India Solutions services three business lines: Corporate and Institutional Banking, Investment Solutions and Retail Banking for BNP Paribas across the Group. Driving innovation and growth, we are harnessing the potential of over 10000 employees, to provide support and develop best-in-class solutions.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

At BNP Paribas, we passionately embrace diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where all employees are valued, respected and can bring their authentic selves to work. We prohibit Discrimination and Harassment of any kind and our policies promote equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants, irrespective of, but not limited to their gender, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, ethnicity, race, colour, national origin, age, religion, social status, mental or physical disabilities, veteran status etc. As a global Bank, we truly believe that inclusion and diversity of our teams is key to our success in serving our clients and the communities we operate in. As a global Bank, we truly believe that inclusion and diversity of our teams is key to our success in serving our clients and the communities we operate in.