Senior Technical Analyst - Tech & Digital

Overview

HDFC Bank Limited seeks a Senior Technical Analyst to support its Tech & Digital Wholesale unit. This role involves thoroughly evaluating IT solutions to verify technical viability and adherence to IT strategies. The position is based in Mumbai with no travel required and reports to the Delivery Lead.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate on requirement and Functional Specification Document analysis focusing on technical feasibility and IT scope.
• Conduct volume estimations (TBRD), plan, and execute stress tests to ensure solution robustness.
• Recommend and assess solution architectures aligning with IT strategy principles.
• Engage in project planning to allocate sufficient IT timelines and change management processes.
• Prepare and validate Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and High-Level Estimates (HLE) for infrastructure needs.
• Create comprehensive documentation including end-to-end business journey technical details, interphase and deployment designs, and monitoring/resilience protocols for all release changes.
• Plan and oversee system integration testing (SIT) and implementation, particularly for NSI projects and enhancements, ensuring minimum downtime during production and cooling phases.
• Manage deployment processes to avoid technical failures and ensure release management compliance.
• Assess hardware capacity needs for system upgrades, provide technical advice, diagnose interface issues, and liaise with Business Support Group for change impact resolutions.
• Adhere to IT Process and Policy Practices (ITPP), perform impact analyses to reduce IT risks, and stay updated on technological trends for continuous improvement.
• Escalate issues or delays promptly to relevant stakeholders.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent graduation required; postgraduate education is a plus.
• Minimum total experience of 8 years with at least 2-3 years in software development involving critical business applications.
• Prior exposure to banking domain, especially wholesale banking, is preferred.

Skills and Competencies

• In-depth knowledge of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), Agile methodologies, and DevOps practices.
• Expertise in IT architecture, solution design, and technical analysis.
• Strong abilities in communication, problem-solving, presentations, and professional networking.

Stakeholders

• Internal parties: IT, Business Support Group (BSG), Audit, Compliance, and Business Units.
• External contacts: External auditors and application vendors.