Head - IT Applications
AP Talent Search Services · Chennai · onsite · Posted 68d ago
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About this role
Role Purpose
The Head - IT Applications will own end-to-end responsibility for core broking and trading application development . This is a hands-on technology leadership role, requiring deep expertise in application development, coding standards, and architecture, with delivery primarily managed through technology vendors, supported by an in-house applications team.
The role demands strong technical credibility to review designs, challenge code quality, guide architecture decisions, and ensure delivery of highly scalable, secure, and regulator-compliant trading platforms.
Required Tech Stack:
Java / .Net / C / C++ based application development, modern UI frameworks (React / Angular), Oracle or MS SQL databases; exposure to AWS or Azure is desirable but not mandatory.
Key Responsibilities
1. Application Strategy & Leadership
- Define and execute the IT applications roadmap aligned with business growth and digital strategy
- Lead modernization and enhancement of core broking, trading, risk, and compliance applications
- Drive adoption of best practices in application architecture, development frameworks, and SDLC
2. Core Application Development (Hands-on Expertise)
- Provide strong technical leadership with deep understanding of coding, databases, APIs, and system design
- Review application architecture, design documents, and code quality delivered by vendors and internal teams
- Act as a technical authority for performance tuning, scalability, resilience, and integration design
- Ensure applications support high-volume, low-latency trading environments
3. Vendor-Led Delivery Management
- Manage end-to-end application development primarily through external technology vendors
- Own vendor onboarding, governance, performance management, and SLA adherence
- Ensure delivery quality, timelines, cost control, and alignment with internal standards
- Drive accountability for defects, production issues, and continuous improvements
4. In-house Team Leadership
- Lead and mentor an in-house IT applications team responsible for oversight, enhancements, and critical fixes
- Build strong internal capability to manage vendors, handle escalations, and support business continuity
- Foster a culture of engineering excellence, ownership, and continuous improvement
5. Integration & Platform Management
- Oversee integrations with exchange systems, OMS, RMS, CRM, ERP, and compliance platforms
- Ensure seamless data flows across front-end, middleware, and back-end systems
- Support business launches, regulatory changes, and product enhancements
6. Regulatory, Risk & Security
- Ensure application compliance with SEBI, exchange regulations, audit requirements, and internal controls
- Partner with Information Security teams to ensure secure coding practices and data protection
- Support regulatory audits, system certifications, and risk assessments
7. Stakeholder & Financial Management
- Collaborate closely with Business, Operations, Compliance, Risk, and Product teams
- Own application budgets, vendor commercials, and long-term cost optimization
- Communicate effectively with leadership on risks, priorities, and delivery status
Critical Candidate Requirements:
- Mandatory: Current or prior experience in the stock broking industry
- Proven leadership in core application development for broking/trading platforms
- Strong hands-on understanding of coding, application architecture, system integration, and databases
- Experience working in vendor driven delivery models with internal oversight teams
- Exposure to high-availability, high-performance trading systems
- Strong stakeholder management and people leadership skills
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