Capital Markets Tech Lead | Emerging Tech & Architecture

Job Summary
Synechron is seeking an accomplished Capital Markets to drive the design delivery and governance of capital markets technology initiatives. This role blends strategic technology leadership with hands-on delivery and requires oversight of cross-functional teams to implement innovative solutions in a regulated financial services environment. The ideal candidate will combine deep domain awareness with strong architectural thinking stakeholder management and a track record of delivering complex technology programs that enable business growth and regulatory compliance.

Software Requirements

Required Skills (Essential)

• Strong experience with emerging technologies relevant to capital markets (e.g. blockchain concepts AI-enabled analytics data-driven solutions)

• Deep understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC) and agile methodologies (Scrum/Kanban)

• Excellent knowledge of software architecture and design patterns

• Proven track record in leading technology projects and managing cross-functional teams

• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills

Preferred Skills

• Domain experience in capital markets banking or financial services

• Certifications in relevant technologies or architecture (e.g. cloud security data analytics)

• Familiarity with modern cloud platforms and infrastructure concepts

• Experience with DevOps practices automation and CI/CD

Overall Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of capital markets technology initiatives leveraging emerging technologies

• Mentor and guide a high-performing team of engineers and analysts to achieve project goals

• Identify evaluate and pilot new technology solutions to improve business processes

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align technology initiatives with organizational strategy

• Stay current with technology trends and industry developments; translate insights into actionable plans

• Drive governance risk and compliance considerations across programs

• Develop and maintain technology roadmaps; ensure alignment with business objectives

• Manage relationships with vendors and internal stakeholders; ensure effective collaboration and delivery

Technical Skills (By Category)

• Programming Languages (required and preferred)

  • Essential: Proficiency in one or more programming languages commonly used in enterprise systems (e.g. Java Python C#)

  • Preferred: Experience with additional languages for integration or analytics

• Databases/Data Management

  • Essential: Strong data modeling and management concepts; experience with relational databases and data governance

  • Preferred: NoSQL experience and data warehousing concepts

• Cloud Technologies

  • Essential: Understanding of cloud fundamentals and architecture

  • Preferred: Experience with cloud platforms (AWS Azure or GCP) and cloud-native design

• Frameworks and Libraries

  • Essential: Knowledge of architecture patterns and integration frameworks

  • Preferred: Experience with microservices API gateways event-driven architectures

• Development Tools and Methodologies

  • Essential: Agile/Scrum practices Jira/Confluence Git-based collaboration

  • Preferred: DevOps practices CI/CD tooling automation frameworks

• Security Protocols

  • Essential: Awareness of data privacy security controls and regulatory considerations

  • Preferred: Knowledge of security architectures and governance in financial services

Experience Requirements

• 6 years of experience in software development and technology leadership

• Proven track record delivering complex technology programs in capital markets or related domains

• Experience leading cross-functional teams and mentoring junior members

• Experience working with agile methodologies and stakeholder management

• Domain experience in capital markets banking or financial services is preferred

• Alternative pathways: extensive project leadership in related domains or relevant certifications

Day-to-Day Activities

• Define program scope objectives and milestones; maintain project roadmaps

• Lead cross-functional teams across development QA operations and product management

• Evaluate new technologies conduct proofs-of-concept and drive adoption

• Manage vendor relationships contracts and procurement as needed

• Facilitate design reviews architecture discussions and risk assessments

• Monitor delivery progress risks and issues; escalate and resolve as necessary

• Mentor team members conduct performance conversations and support career development

• Ensure adherence to security governance and regulatory requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science Information Technology or related field

• 6 years of experience in software development and technology leadership

• Relevant certifications in architecture cloud security or financial services domains are a plus

• Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development

Professional Competencies

• Strategic thinking and problem-solving across complex technology programs

• Strong leadership team-building and mentorship capabilities

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

• Adaptability to changing requirements and regulatory landscapes

• Innovation mindset with a focus on scalable sustainable solutions

• Time management and prioritization in high-pressure environments

SYNECHRONS DIVERSITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT

Diversity & Inclusion are fundamental to our culture and Synechron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. Our Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) initiative Same Difference is committed to fostering an inclusive culture promoting equality diversity and an environment that is respectful to all. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce helps build stronger successful businesses as a global company. We encourage applicants from across diverse backgrounds race ethnicities religion age marital status gender sexual orientations or disabilities to apply. We empower our global workforce by offering flexible workplace arrangements mentoring internal mobility learning and development programs and more.

All employment decisions at Synechron are based on business needs job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to the applicants gender gender identity sexual orientation race ethnicity disabled or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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