Job Title: IT Architecture & Development
Department: Business Capabilities
About Business line/Function: BNP Paribas Cardif is the insurance subsidiary of BNP Paribas. We are a worldwide leader of the Credit Protection Insurance market with strong positions in savings and protection insurance in more than 30 countries in Europe, Asia and Latin America.
Tribe Core capabilities, SEC4APP domain.
Position Purpose: Drive the technical vision, architectural design, and high-level development strategy for IAM & C-IAM core IT platforms.
Responsibilities
Direct Responsibilities
- Define and lead the technical roadmap and architectural vision for complex IT systems and platforms.
- Lead the design of scalable, high-availability distributed systems, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture standards.
- Provide expert-level guidance on programming best practices, conducting deep-dive code reviews to ensure quality, maintainability, and performance.
- Architect and implement robust APIs to facilitate seamless integration across business lines.
- Drive the adoption of modern software engineering practices, including Test-Driven Development (TDD), CI/CD automation, and Domain-Driven Design (DDD).
- Mentor and lead developers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous learning.
- Evaluate and select new technologies, frameworks, and tools to modernize the technical stack and reduce technical debt.
- Collaboratively define technical specifications and translate complex business requirements into executable technical designs.
- Oversee the security posture of developed applications, ensuring compliance with GDPR, DORA, and internal group security policies.
- Act as the final escalation point for critical technical issues, leading root cause analysis and implementing permanent fixes.
Contributing Responsibilities
- Support the Product Owner in refining the backlog by providing accurate technical estimations and feasibility studies.
- Collaborate with DevSecOps to optimize cloud infrastructure (Kubernetes, Helm) for maximum efficiency and resilience.
- Contribute to the definition of global IT governance standards for the Tribe.
- Participate in cross-functional committees to align technical strategies with the broader BNP Paribas digital transformation goals.
Technical & Behavioral Competencies
Specific Qualifications:
· Professional Experience: 15+ years of experience in IT software development with at least 6 years in technical mentorship and architecture.
· IAM Expertise: Proven track record configuring and scaling IAM solutions in production (≥ 2 years). IAM, SSO, or security engineering with a focus on SAML/OIDC implementations.
· Design Expertise: Proven track record of designing and delivering large-scale enterprise applications from scratch.
· Programming Mastery: Ability to write production-ready, high-performance code and solve complex algorithmic challenges.
Skills Referential (Required knowledge, skills and abilities)
Technical Skills:
- System Design: Microservices Architecture, Event-Driven Design, Scalability patterns, High Availability, Distributed Systems
- Programming: Mastery of at least two major languages (e.g., Java, Python, Go, C#),
- Design Patterns: Concurrency/Multithreading
- Cloud & Infrastructure: Kubernetes, Docker, Terraform, Helm, Cloud Native architectures (Azure, AWS, GCP, ideally IBM Cloud)
- API & Integration: REST, GraphQL, gRPC, Kafka, RabbitMQ, API Gateway management
- Data Management: SQL (PostgreSQL, Oracle), NoSQL (MongoDB, Cassandra, Redis), Data Modeling
- Security : OAuth2, OIDC, SAML, Encryption standards, OWASP Top 10
- CI/CD & DevOps: GitLab CI, Jenkins, Argo CD, Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack
- Leadership: Technical Mentoring, Agile/Scrum leadership, Stakeholder Management, Strategic Planning
- Documentation Confluence, LucidChart/DrawIO, Swagger/OpenAPI, Markdown
Behavioral Skills:
- Visionary thinking and strategic mindset.
- Strong leadership and ability to influence without formal authority.
- Excellent communication skills, capable of explaining complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
- Resilience and ability to perform under pressure in critical production environments.
Education Level: Master’s degree in computer science, Information Security, or related field or equivalent professional experience.
Location: Chenai
About BNP Paribas Group:
BNP Paribas is the European Union’s leading bank and key player in international banking. It operates in 65 countries and has nearly 185,000 employees, including more than 145,000 in Europe. The Group has key positions in its three main fields of activity: Commercial, Personal Banking & Services for the Group’s commercial & personal banking and several specialized businesses including BNP Paribas Personal Finance and Arval; Investment & Protection Services for savings, investment, and protection solutions; and Corporate & Institutional Banking, focused on corporate and institutional clients. Based on its strong diversified and integrated model, the Group helps all its clients (individuals, community associations, entrepreneurs, SMEs, corporates and institutional clients) to realize their projects through solutions spanning financing, investment, savings and protection insurance. In Europe, BNP Paribas has four domestic markets: Belgium, France, Italy, and Luxembourg. The Group is rolling out its integrated commercial & personal banking model across several Mediterranean countries, Turkey, and Eastern Europe. As a key player in international banking, the Group has leading platforms and business lines in Europe, a strong presence in the Americas as well as a solid and fast-growing business in Asia-Pacific. BNP Paribas has implemented a Corporate Social Responsibility approach in all its activities, enabling it to contribute to the construction of a sustainable future, while ensuring the Group's performance and stability.
About BNP Paribas India Solutions:
Established in 2005, BNP Paribas India Solutions is a wholly owned subsidiary of BNP Paribas SA, European Union’s leading bank with an international reach. With delivery centers located in Bengaluru, Chennai and Mumbai, we are a 24x7 global delivery center. India Solutions services three business lines: Corporate and Institutional Banking, Investment Solutions and Retail Banking for BNP Paribas across the Group. Driving innovation and growth, we are harnessing the potential of over 10000 employees, to provide support and develop best-in-class solutions.
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
At BNP Paribas, we passionately embrace diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where all employees are valued, respected and can bring their authentic selves to work. We prohibit Discrimination and Harassment of any kind and our policies promote equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants, irrespective of, but not limited to their gender, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, ethnicity, race, colour, national origin, age, religion, social status, mental or physical disabilities, veteran status etc. As a global Bank, we truly believe that inclusion and diversity of our teams is key to our success in serving our clients and the communities we operate in. As a global Bank, we truly believe that inclusion and diversity of our teams is key to our success in serving our clients and the communities we operate in.
