IT Developer

Job Purpose:

The Developer provides software development expertise for the relevant technical area and platform to ensure that platform design and delivery is efficient and effective.

The Developer executes solution design and development for the platform, working with other internal IT teams and with suppliers to deliver development and support services. The Developer may directly manage technical platform resources as required by platform development programs, to deliver platform services to the bank's internal and external customers.

Key Accountabilities

1. Execution of platform development and support activities according to the requirements of the bank's development and system lifecycles.
2. Collaborate with all stakeholders (such as internal customers, technology team, and application vendors) participating in systems platform development and support.
3. Execute changes to new and existing applications, making recommendations regarding development to execute systems enhancements.
4. Translate requirements of the internal client into workable models - examine business/operating models and data/work flow; procure specifications for development of workflow, screens, reports, and databases; critically evaluate solution proposed by vendor; test them for both technical and business compatibility and secure approval of test results.
5. Work with analysts and other technical resources to ensure adherence to technical standards and lifecycle requirements.
6. Provide recommendations in assessing new projects and initiatives to support and enhance the bank's solutions.
7. Support the review and monitoring of the performance and quality of the respective platform and ensure all appropriate follow-up is executed, such as problem remediation and root cause analysis.
8. Align and integrate with the development of the bank's overall platform architecture.

Qualifications:

A bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems (or a related field), or equivalent experience is required.

Professional Certifications:

ITIL v4 Foundation certificate preferred.

Experience:

• Four+ years of experience in financial services providing platform development and support.
• Technical and/or functional experience in one or more financial services systems in the relevant subject area and platform.

Skills:

• Strong knowledge of one or more relevant financial services systems such as Finastra Loan IQ and Eximbill trade system.
• Demonstrated software development, analytical and technical design ability.
• Strong written and oral communication/presentational skills.
• Good time-management skills.
• Must be self-driven, curious, and creative.
• Should be confident, energetic self-starters, with strong moderation and communication skills.
• Must demonstrate the ability to work in diverse, cross-functional teams in a dynamic business environment.