Technology Lead – Capital Markets Technology

Job Title:

Technology Lead – Capital Markets Technology Experience:

15+ Years Location:

Gurugram IN

Job Description: We are seeking a Technology Lead with 15–20 years of capital markets technology experience to lead and manage a team of software engineers supporting mission-critical trading and post-trade platforms. This role requires deep functional knowledge across Swap Dealer operations, Derivatives, FX Trading, and FX Currency Deposit Accounts, combined with a strong core engineering background. The Technology Lead will be responsible for solution design, development oversight, production stability, and strategic modernization, while serving as a key technology partner to front-office, operations, risk, and compliance stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities: Technology Leadership & Team Management Lead and manage a team of software engineers across development, enhancements, and production support Provide technical direction, code review oversight, and mentoring to ensure high engineering standards Own delivery commitments, sprint planning, and execution across multiple workstreams

Solution Design & Architecture Lead end-to-end solution design for capital markets platforms and integrations Translate complex business requirements into scalable, resilient technical solutions Drive modernization initiatives while ensuring stability of legacy systems

Development & Engineering Oversight Maintain hands-on oversight of core engineering (Java / backend / integrations) Guide API design, data models, and system integrations across trading and operations platforms Ensure adherence to best practices around performance, security, and scalability

Production Support & Stability Own L2/L3 production support for trading and post-trade systems Lead incident management, root-cause analysis, and remediation for high-severity issues Ensure platform availability for time-sensitive and high-volume trading environments

Stakeholder & Business Partnership Partner with Front Office, Trading, Operations, Risk, Compliance, and Product teams Support regulatory and audit initiatives affecting capital markets technology Act as a senior technology point of contact for internal and external stakeholders

Required Functional Domain Expertise Deep working knowledge across: Swap Dealer platforms and workflows Derivatives trading and lifecycle management FX Trading (Spot, Forwards, Swaps) FX Currency Deposit Accounts Trade capture, confirmations, settlements, P&L, and reconciliations Regulatory and risk considerations in capital markets environments

Core Technical Skills Strong core engineering background (Java preferred) Experience leading enterprise-scale trading and post-trade systems API & system integrations (REST/SOAP, messaging, middleware) Strong understanding of data models and real-time processing Experience managing both legacy platforms and modern architectures Familiarity with cloud, CI/CD, and DevOps concepts (preferred)

Qualifications: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field 15–20 years of experience in Capital Markets Technology Proven experience leading engineering teams in a banking or dealer environment Strong communication and leadership skills with technical and non-technical audiences

Company Profile: Stratacent is a Global IT consulting and Services firm, headquartered in Jersey City, NJ, USA with offices in UK, Canada, and South Africa and global capability centers (GCC) in Pune and Gurugram in India. Our focus areas include Data and AI, Cloud Services, Automation, IT Operations, Application Development, and Information Security.

URL

- http://stratacent.com

Stratacent - data driven solutions Global managed services firm assisting customers with digital transformation, including data and analytics, cloud services, automation, and IT service management. stratacent.com

Employee Benefits: • Group Medical Insurance • Cab facility • Meals/snacks • Continuous Learning Program

Stratacent India Private Limited is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, ancestry, handicap, or any other factors.