What do we do?
As a pioneer for digital transformation GFT develops sustainable solutions across new technologies – from cloud engineering and artificial intelligence to blockchain/DLT. With its deep technological expertise, strong partnerships, and comprehensive market know-how GFT offers advice to the financial and insurance sectors, as well as in the manufacturing industry. Through the intelligent use of IT solutions GFT increases productivity and creates added value for clients. Companies gain easy and safe access to scalable IT-applications and innovative business models.
Who are we?
Having started in Germany in 1987, GFT Technologies has grown to become a trusted Software Engineering and Consulting specialist for the international financial industry, counting many of the world’s largest and best-known Banks as our clients. We are an organization that empowers you to not only explore but raise your potential and seek out opportunities that add value. At GFT, diversity, equality, and inclusion are at the core of who we are. Ensuring a diverse and inclusive working environment for all communities is one of the main pillars of our diversity strategy, based on our core values and culture. We have been certified for 2022/23 as a ‘Great place to work’ in the APAC region. So, if you want to have the opportunity to work with an outstanding and progressive organization this position could be right for you.
Job Description
We are seeking a seasoned Technical Lead, based in Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City, with a minimum of 10 years of experience in banking technology solutions. The successful candidate will have extensive experience in designing, implementing, and modernizing core banking systems, ensuring the architecture supports the evolving needs of financial institutions.
Key Responsibilities
Design and implement end-to-end solution architectures for core banking transformation and modernization initiatives
Evaluate existing core banking systems, identify limitations, and propose scalable and sustainable architectural solutions
Collaborate with business stakeholders, product owners, and subject matter experts to define solution blueprints
Manage and coordinate technical efforts across multiple teams to ensure timely delivery of robust and future-proof banking solutions
Ensure architectural integrity and consistency across the entire core banking ecosystem
Identify, communicate, and mitigate Risks, Assumptions, Issues, and Decisions (RAID) throughout the project lifecycle
Provide technical leadership in defining best practices and frameworks for core banking transformation
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
Proficiency in developing and deploying applications in a microservices architecture and event driven architectures especially strong in Java (Java, OOP, Kafka, Spring boot, etc.), with a focus on scalability, reliability, and performance optimization
Good understanding of banking products, transaction processing, payments, and regulatory requirements
Expertise in enterprise architecture, software design patterns, and API-driven architectures
Proficiency in modern application development methodologies, including event-driven architecture and microservices
Hands-on experience with integration frameworks and legacy modernization approaches
Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and strong interpersonal skills
Strong ability to work in a fast-paced, high-impact environment and lead technical discussions
What can we offer you?
Competitive salary
13th-month salary guarantee
Performance bonus
Professional English course for employees
Premium health insurance
Extensive annual leave
(Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to every candidate individually. If you have not received a response from GFT regarding your application within 10 workdays, please consider that we have decided to proceed with other candidates. We truly appreciate your interest in GFT and thank you for your understanding.)