Lead Engineer, VP

Job Description

Overview We are seeking an accomplished Vice President of Core Engineering to lead the design, development, and maintenance of our foundational software systems and infrastructure. This is a pure technical leadership role ideal for someone with a strong engineering pedigree, deep architectural expertise, and a passion for software craftsmanship. You will contribute directly to the codebase, guide architectural decisions, and mentor senior engineers. While this role does not include people management , you will act as a high-impact technical influencer across teams. About the Division Deutsche Bank's Corporate Bank division is a global leader in cash management, trade finance, and securities services. Our team develops greenfield solutions that power the most sophisticated corporate banking products in the world. We value clean code, a collaborative mindset, and continuous delivery. What You'll Do System Architecture & Development Architect, build, and evolve scalable, high-performance backend systems using Java and modern design patterns. Code Contribution Write clean, maintainable code and set best-in-class coding standards. Database Engineering Optimize large-scale, data-intensive applications using MongoDB , including indexing and query performance tuning. Cloud & Microservices Design and deploy microservices-based systems on Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) and the Google Cloud Platform (GCP) . Infrastructure Oversight Define and review internal infrastructure policies and ensure platform reliability and availability. Security & Compliance Embed security and compliance into system design and development processes. Mentorship Coach engineers on design principles, performance optimization, and secure coding practices. Cross-Functional Collaboration Partner with product managers, solution architects, and business stakeholders to translate requirements into scalable systems. Produce HLD and LLD documentation. Process Improvement Champion best practices across SDLC, including CI/CD , TDD , and agile methodologies. Who You Are An engineering leader with a builder's mindset and hands-on coding ability. Someone who thrives in complex technical environments and enjoys solving deep architectural challenges. A strong communicator who can articulate design decisions and influence through technical merit. Required Experience & Skills 10+ years of professional software development experience. Deep proficiency in Java development and system design. Expertise in MongoDB and data-intensive system optimization. Production-grade experience with Kubernetes and cloud platforms (preferably GCP ). Strong grasp of CI/CD , observability stacks (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK ), and monitoring best practices. Familiarity with event-driven or reactive architectures . Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform . Working knowledge of Agile , TDD , and DevOps principles. Front-end knowledge (e.g., React or similar) is a plus , but not required. What We Offer Best-in-class leave policies Gender-neutral parental leave 100% reimbursement under childcare assistance (gender-neutral) Sponsorship for certifications and continuing education Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family Comprehensive insurance coverage , including hospitalization, life, and accident insurance Health screenings for employees aged 35+