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Job Summary: As a Graphic Designer at Featherneo Pvt Ltd, you will be responsible for conceptualizing and designing a variety of signage products including, but not limited to, banners, posters, vehicle wraps, window graphics, and directional signs. You will work closely with clients, project managers, and the production team to bring designs to life while adhering to brand guidelines and project specifications.

Job Title: IT Head – Fintech Industry

Department: Information Technology

Location: Andheri East

Reports to: COO

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Overview:

The IT Head in a fintech company is responsible for overseeing the entire information technology infrastructure, including the development, implementation, and maintenance of IT systems, networks, and software solutions. The role involves leading the IT team, managing technology projects, ensuring data security, and ensuring the smooth functioning of all technology operations. As the company scales, the IT Head will play a key role in enabling digital innovation, optimizing IT processes, and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations in the fintech sector.

Key Responsibilities:

1. IT Strategy and Leadership

• Develop and execute the company’s IT strategy to align with the organization’s overall business goals and objectives, ensuring the integration of new technologies and systems.
• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of IT professionals, setting clear goals, priorities, and performance expectations.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies, providing guidance and recommending innovations to improve efficiency and security.
• Oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of IT systems that support fintech products, customer experience, and business operations.

2. IT Infrastructure Management

• Oversee the management and optimization of the company’s IT infrastructure, including servers, networks, databases, and cloud services.
• Ensure the scalability and reliability of IT systems to support the company’s growth and increasing demand for digital services.
• Manage system updates, hardware procurement, and vendor relationships to ensure that infrastructure is cost-effective, secure, and high-performing.

3. Cybersecurity and Data Protection

• Lead efforts to ensure the company’s IT infrastructure is secure, implementing robust cybersecurity measures to protect sensitive customer data, financial transactions, and intellectual property.
• Develop and enforce data protection policies and procedures to ensure compliance with data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, RBI, etc.).
• Conduct regular security audits and vulnerability assessments, working with the security team to address potential risks proactively.

4. Software Development and Integration

• Oversee the development and deployment of software applications and tools that support fintech operations, including payment gateways, loan management systems, and customer engagement platforms.
• Collaborate with product teams to identify technological needs, integrate new features, and optimize existing products for improved performance and user experience.
• Ensure the seamless integration of third-party platforms, APIs, and fintech partners into the company’s core systems.

5. IT Operations and Support

• Ensure the efficient day-to-day operation of IT services, including helpdesk support, system maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Establish service level agreements (SLAs) for IT services, ensuring that internal teams and customers receive timely support and issue resolution.
• Manage incident response, ensuring quick resolution of system failures, security breaches, or service interruptions.

6. Budgeting and Cost Control

• Manage the IT department’s budget, ensuring cost-effective spending on technology, software, hardware, and IT services.
• Analyze and recommend investments in new technologies and infrastructure that can improve business performance while optimizing costs.
• Ensure the efficient use of IT resources and the appropriate allocation of budget to support business priorities.

7. Compliance and Regulatory Requirements

• Ensure IT practices comply with relevant industry regulations and standards, such as financial services regulations, data privacy laws, and cybersecurity guidelines.
• Work with legal and compliance teams to ensure that all systems and data handling procedures meet industry-specific regulatory requirements (e.g., PCI DSS, ISO 27001).
• Provide input and guidance on IT-related regulatory audits and assessments, ensuring the organization is always in compliance.

8. Innovation and Digital Transformation

• Drive innovation by identifying opportunities for digital transformation within the organization, using technology to streamline operations and enhance the customer experience.
• Collaborate with other departments (marketing, customer service, product development) to introduce new fintech products and services powered by cutting-edge technology.
• Oversee the implementation of AI, machine learning, and other advanced technologies to enhance business performance, operational efficiency, and customer satisfaction.

9. Vendor and Stakeholder Management

• Manage relationships with external technology vendors, service providers, and consultants to ensure the company gets the best value for its investments.
• Negotiate contracts, terms of service, and service level agreements (SLAs) with vendors and technology partners.
• Ensure strong communication with business stakeholders, understanding their IT needs and delivering technology solutions that align with company objectives.

Qualifications and Skills:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field (Master’s degree or relevant certifications like ITIL, PMP, or CISSP are a plus).

Experience:

• 8-12 years of experience in IT management, with at least 4 years in a leadership role, preferably within the fintech, banking, or technology industry.
• Strong understanding of IT infrastructure, cloud computing, database management, and cybersecurity best practices.
• Proven experience in managing IT teams and large-scale IT projects, especially in fast-paced, growth-driven environments.
• Knowledge of fintech products and services, including digital payments, blockchain, and online lending platforms.

Skills:

• Expertise in IT infrastructure management, cloud services (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud), and enterprise software.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity protocols, data protection laws, and IT governance frameworks.
• Experience with software development and integration, particularly for fintech platforms.
• Strong project management and budgeting skills, with a track record of delivering IT projects on time and within budget.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to manage cross-functional teams and communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.

• You have an overall software development experience of 4 to 10 years
• 3+ years proficiency in Java and Spring boot
• Familiar with distributed computing and frameworks such as gRPC/ protobuf
• Understands JVM metrics, Garbage collection and performance tuning
• Experience in creating high-level design(HLD) and low-level design(LLD)
• You have a good understanding of relational database, NoSQL technologies, and REST
• Good to have experience in HTML, JavaScript, GraphQL, TypeScript, ReactJS and related toolsets
• Exposure to AWS stack/cloud computing
• Self-motivated developer who takes ownership of work
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Computing related discipline
• Experience in Product Development Environment is a plus.

Key Job Duties & Responsibilities :

- Design, implement and maintain robust network infrastructures connecting all locations to deliver secure, high availability (>99.9%) network services throughout a global environment.

- Recommend, develop, collaborate, and support adherence to network standards, policies, and procedures in accordance with best practices.

- Implement and support networking solutions according to II-VI Incorporated standards and industry best practices.

- Assist and consult with systems and network professionals, including those at other II-VI sites, on networking initiatives, technologies, and compatibility between sites.

- Lead network infrastructure efforts (LAN and WAN) to include project planning, quality implementation and administration.

- Work with outside vendors to provide a stable network environment.

- Ensure continuous network operations through the design and implementation of resilient services and appropriate failover capabilities.

- Implement and maintain disaster recovery plans to ensure network infrastructure resiliency and recoverability.

- Participate in the validation and periodic testing of recovery procedures.

- Develop and manage multiple concurrent project plans to effectively implement information technology solutions.

- Communicate the scope, goals, deliverables, and significant milestones.

- Effectively communicate project expectations with team members and project stakeholders.

-Proactively identify, communicate, and resolve project issues.

- Identify, implement, monitor and maintain network services including the existing VoIP infrastructure, wireless, LAN/WAN topologies, and process control networks.

- Participate in administration and support of networks, security, telephony, video, wireless and operations.

- Manage and implement planned changes in pre-scheduled maintenance windows off hours.

- Deliver end-user support to a regional user base on a timely basis and in accordance with department standards, consistent with legal and statutory requirements and with industry best practices.

Skills/Qualifications (include Education, Skills & Experience) :

- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science\related area or equivalent work experience and knowledge.

- 7 - 10 years of experience in network and telephony planning, design, and management for a global company.

- Cisco route & switch CCNP certifications are required.

- Voice and/or security certifications are preferred.

- Possess expert knowledge of network and data communication protocols and technologies.

- Able to design, implement and support converged networks with voice, data, video and wireless access.

- Must be able to scale upwards and adopt newer technologies that include converged infrastructure, software defined networks, and application delivery.

- Possess proficient knowledge and practical experience in the design and management of dynamic network routing and switching; wireless networking; implementation and support of VoIP technologies and videoconferencing.

- Experience with Cisco technologies, Check Point firewalls, Palo Alto and F5 equipment is preferred.

- Strong vendor management experience desired.

- The candidate should have good communication and troubleshooting skills to manage MPLS, telecom, and data providers.

- Excellent customer service skills including telephone techniques, listening skills, sense of urgency and enthusiasm.

- Excellent English verbal and written communication skills; ability to communicate effectively with end-users, IT professionals and management.

- Demonstrated skills in network project planning and management, documentation, problem-solving and work prioritization.

- Proven technical project management and documentation skills.

- Must be both team-oriented and self-motivated.

- Willing to travel, domestic and international.

• Hands-on experience in backend programming languages.
• Experience in Python 3.X & Django is a must. Knowledge of .NET, Java, PHP is an added advantage.

• Hands-on experience in front-end technologies like Angular, jQuery, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, SCSS, etc.

• Experience with leading technical teams and acting as a technical mentor.
• Experience in client communication & reporting to the client-side management team.
• Experience in AWS is an added advantage.

MUST HAVE

• Design and implementation of the overall web architecture using React.js, Node.js, Mongo DB and AWS Lambda and Python
• Must have good knowledge of API
• Deployment and maintenance of AWS infrastructure -- Kubernetes, EC2, S3, Lambda
• Ensuring the entire stack is designed and built for speed and scalability
• Integrating our front-end UI with the constructed API
• Design and implementation of continuous integration
• Working knowledge of web-based application architectures and frameworks (including React) and the way it integrates with services.

Key Skillsets

• Node.js
• React.JS
• AWS
• MongoDB

Key Skills:

Strong knowledge in English writing, editing, vocabulary and grammar.

Good interpersonal skills and communication .

Excellent creativity skills and passion for innovative content creation.

Preferrable for writting curriculumn

Master's, Bachelor's degree or equivalent in creative writing, journalism, English, or related field preferred.