Technical Project Manager - Build and Release

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.

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, corporate 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

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, color, 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.

About Business Line/Function

The role is in Global Banking IT - Supply Chain Finance Solutions, which provides financing solution for corporate clients. The function is that of a Release and Build resource, who has to work closely with on-shore Product Owners / Project Managers as well as internal development, TCOE, IT security, architecture and other transversal teams.

Job Title

Build and Release

Date

7-Apr-2025

Department

GBIT

Location:

Mumbai/ Chennai /Bengaluru

Business Line / Function

Trade Finance and Supply Chain IT

Reports To

(Direct)

Grade

(if applicable)

(Functional)

Project Manager

Number Of Direct Reports

NA

Directorship / Registration

NA

Position Purpose

• A Release Management Resource should have expertise in cloud platforms (K8, Docker, Linux, programming languages (Java and Python), DevOps tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD), version control systems (Git, SVN), database management (Oracle DB, MySQL), scripting languages (Shell Scripting), and server management (Linux, Windows Server).
• Resource should be able to deploy applications, build and package releases, maintain servers, write shell scripts, and troubleshoot issues, with strong knowledge of containerization, logging, and monitoring tools.
  
  

Responsibilities

Direct Responsibilities

• Contribute in the technical design and development of releases, ensuring thorough understanding of each component and adherence to CIB standards and guidelines.
• Manage IT risk topics, including technology and infrastructure obsolescence, vulnerability management, and compliance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including BA, QA, and RM, to ensure seamless delivery of high-quality releases, meeting timelines and standards.
• Conduct thorough technical architecture and design reviews, ensuring effective collaboration and smooth delivery of releases.
• Provide proactive status reporting to management, participating in technical discussions, and making informed technical decisions.
• Develop and implement contingency and backup plans, mitigation strategies, and application version control, ensuring DevSecOps implementation and maintenance.
• Perform thorough reviews of release build deliveries, ensuring accuracy and quality, and manage test environment stability and availability, supporting SIT/UAT testing and resolving technical issues.
• Take ownership of release management activities, including planning, coordination, and execution of releases, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery.
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies, procedures, and standards, and adhere to industry best practices and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with development teams to ensure smooth handover of releases, and provide support and guidance as needed.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, including release notes, technical guides, and training materials.
  
  

Contributing Responsibilities

• Participate in solution improvement discussions and contribute to technical release management decisions
• Act as a release manager coach and mentor to team members to ensure release plan is met
• Develop functional knowledge of applications and create knowledge repositories for future reference
• Evaluate new tools and technologies, and develop proof-of-concepts (POCs) to improve release management processes
• Utilize expertise in database concepts and query optimization
• Performance tuning to optimize release management processes
• Apply expertise in resolving code vulnerabilities to ensure secure and reliable releases
  
  

Technical & Behavioral Competencies

• Expert in release management using tools like Jenkins, GitLab, Bitbucket, and Docker
• Knowledge of containerization and orchestration using Kubernetes and Docker
• Exposure to DevOps practices and tools like Ansible, Artifactory, and SonarQube
• Hands-on experience with scripting languages like Python and Shell (Linux)
• Experience with database management systems like Oracle and MySQL
• Exposure to security and compliance protocols like OAuth2 and ELDAP
• Good communication and collaboration skills to work with development, test, and production support teams
• Individual contributor with ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Experience in release management and deployment of microservices-based applications
• Knowledge of supply chain domain would be a plus
• Active interest and experience in AI techniques applied to delivery and deployment procedures would be a plus
  
  

Specific Qualifications (if Required)

NA

Skills Referential

Behavioural Skills: (Please select up to 4 skills)

Ability to collaborate / Teamwork

Attention to detail / rigor

Critical thinking

Creativity & Innovation / Problem solving

Transversal Skills: (Please select up to 5 skills)

Ability to develop and adapt a process

Ability to understand, explain and support change

Analytical Ability

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Education Level

Bachelor Degree or equivalent

Experience Level

At least 7 years