Susil Lenka

About Susil Lenka

I am a results-driven Senior Development Manager with over 14 years of experience in Java and J2EE technologies, specializing in delivering high-impact solutions within the Banking and BFSI domain. My expertise spans Project Management, Team Leadership, and technical implementation, with a proven track record of driving success in cross-functional, geographically dispersed teams.In my current role, I lead end-to-end project implementations, ensuring timely delivery while adhering to budget and scope. I am passionate about fostering high-performing teams, leveraging my skills in hiring, mentoring, coaching, and performance management to build a culture of excellence and innovation.Core Strengths:Project Management: Skilled in planning, execution, and tracking of projects using Agile methodologies. Well-versed in managing resources, risks, and stakeholder communication.Technical Expertise: Proficient in Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, Hibernate, Oracle and modern tools such as Azure Cloud, Kafka, Jenkins, GitHub, and SonarQube.Agile Leadership: Experienced in facilitating scrum ceremonies and enabling teams to deliver measurable value to customers.DevOps & Automation: Hands-on experience in DevOps processes, including Jenkins job creation, Azure builds, VM setup, and integrating CI/CD pipelines.Data & Analytics: Strong knowledge of data visualization tools like Tableau and Power BI, ensuring actionable insights and informed decision-making.Security & Quality Assurance: Adept in application security testing tools like Arnica, Check-Marx, and GitHub CoPilot to ensure high-quality deliverables.Key Achievements:Successfully led and executed multiple high-stakes projects in the Banking domain, delivering measurable outcomes and aligning with organizational goals.Spearheaded initiatives to resolve complex functional and technical impediments, enhancing operational efficiency.Developed a robust talent pipeline by mentoring and empowering team members through continuous learning and feedback.Technical Specialties:Programming: Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, HibernateTools: Jenkins, Jira, Rally, Maven, Gradle, SonarQubeCloud: Azure CloudMessaging Frameworks: ActiveMQ, IBM MQ, KafkaDeployment: WebSphere Application ServerI am passionate about building scalable solutions, enabling innovation, and helping organizations achieve their strategic objectives. Let’s connect to discuss how we can collaborate on driving meaningful results

Experience

1. Senior Development Manager

   Finastra

   Aug 2025 — Present · Pune, IN

   Smart Routing Smart Routing is a mechanism that automatically selects the best possible route/path for processing a transaction based on predefined rules, real-time conditions, and optimization logic.Goals: maximize success rate, minimize cost & latency, provide failover and observability.