Subodh Kumar Jha

Experienced Software Engineering Leader with over 19 years of success in delivering large-scale digital platforms, cloud-native applications, and full-stack systems in financial services, retail, and commercial banking. Adept in managing cross-functional engineering teams, architecting scalable distributed systems, and driving Agile and DevOps adoption across enterprises. Recognized for spearheading mission-critical programs including tokenization, debit card modernization, and real-time pricing systems. Deep expertise in cloud infrastructure (AWS), data engineering, Java ecosystem, and Agile delivery, with a consistent track record of improving performance, reliability, and delivery speed.

• Managed a cross-functional team of 12+ engineers, ensuring balanced workload distribution, regular performance reviews, and continuous skill development.
• Facilitated team alignment through sprint planning, retrospectives, and daily standups, enhancing collaboration and delivery predictability.
• Mentored and guided junior engineers, promoting a culture of peer learning and shared responsibility for technical excellence.
• Led a 5-member engineering pod during migration efforts, coordinating timelines and resource planning across multiple teams.
• Supervised a team of 8 engineers during the transition phase, managing task allocation, technical escalations, and stakeholder communication.
• Developed onboarding plans and career development frameworks for new team members joining the transaction banking portfolio.
• Directed a distributed engineering team of 15+, driving delivery across geographies and ensuring adherence to agile and governance processes.
• Provided coaching and feedback, conducted hiring interviews, and led knowledge-sharing initiatives to uplift team maturity.