Description

Key Responsibilities

1. Application Development & Engineering

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services and batch processing systems using Java and Python
• Participate in full software development lifecycle including design, coding, testing, and deployment
• Build robust solutions aligned with enterprise-level architecture and performance standards

2. System Design & Technical Contribution

• Collaborate with Risk, Finance, and Technology teams to gather requirements and translate them into technical solutions
• Contribute to technical design, architecture discussions, and system improvements
• Develop and enforce coding standards, testing practices, and debugging processes

3. Data & Messaging Systems

• Work with SQL and NoSQL databases (Oracle, MS SQL Server, MongoDB, etc.)
• Implement solutions using messaging systems such as Apache Kafka or RabbitMQ
• Utilize in-memory caching and search technologies to enhance performance

4. Cloud & DevOps

• Deploy and manage applications in cloud environments
• Build and maintain fault-tolerant distributed systems on Linux
• Work with DevOps tools including:
  • Docker
  • Kubernetes
  • OpenShift
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and deployment best practices

5. Innovation & Continuous Improvement

• Participate in research, proof-of-concepts (POCs), and new technology initiatives
• Continuously evaluate and adopt emerging technologies and best practices
• Contribute to team strategy for scalable and efficient product development

6. Risk & Compliance

• Assess risks in technical and business decisions with a focus on security, compliance, and governance
• Ensure adherence to organizational policies, regulatory requirements, and ethical standards
• Escalate and manage risks with transparency

Required Skills & Experience

• 6–8 years of experience in software development (backend-focused)
• Strong expertise in:
  • Java (core backend development)
  • Python (hands-on experience required)
• Experience with:
  • Messaging systems (Apache Kafka, RabbitMQ)
  • Databases (Oracle, MS SQL, MongoDB, NoSQL technologies)
  • Distributed systems and cloud computing concepts
• Proficiency in:
  • Linux environments
  • Containerization & orchestration tools (Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift)
• Strong understanding of:
  • System scalability, performance optimization, and fault tolerance
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills
• Ability to work in fast-paced, dynamic environments with evolving requirements

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in financial services or credit risk technology
• Exposure to:
  • Stress testing frameworks (CCAR)
  • Credit risk models (CECL, IFRS9)
• Experience in Agile/Scrum environments
• Demonstrated leadership and project management skills

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in:
  • Computer Science
  • Computer Engineering
  • Or a related technical field

Success Indicators

• Delivery of scalable, reliable, and high-performance backend systems
• Effective collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders
• Strong adherence to coding standards and best practices
• Successful implementation of cloud-native and distributed solutions

Contribution to innovation and continuous improvement initiatives

Key Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree