Global Lead Engineer (Back End)- Open Finance

Job Description

To deliver and maintain IT-applications and services in order to realize the Mashreq strategy in the field of information technology. Engineers in this job category are responsible for the technical aspects of the projects/features and they work with the Group Product Owner and Chapter Lead. They are directly responsible for the governance of Engineers across all countries working within the scope of the deliverable of Squad.

Key Responsibilities

• Has a helicopter view and determines priorities based on context.
• Improves themselves in everything he/she does; Is a goto-person for the team when encountering technical challenges.
• Creates and maintains necessary technical knowledgebase within the squad.
• Challenges and improves own coding continuously and that of junior and senior Engineers; sets the rules for coding and enhances them.
• Has mastered several backend engineering languages and techniques as a primary skill, and determines the best use of it depending on the situation.
• Writes tutorials and provides training.

Responsibilities

• Uses his/her backend technical expertise and experience to contribute to backend engineering excellence across Engineers in Squad.
• Works with Designated Principal Engineers for the Squad to ensure the best engineering outcome, in terms of reusability, optimization, testability, readability and performance of Code.
• Works with Product Owner and Chapter Lead to track, govern and implement the best practices on an ongoing basis.
• Consults with the team about what is needed to fulfill the functional and non-functional requirements of the IT product to be developed.
• Develops the IT product, performs the unit test in line with the customer's wishes and IT area's internal ambitions and reviews colleagues' IT products.
• Designs, builds and tests IT products (functional, performance, resilience and security tests) and automates them.
• Improves the Continuous Delivery process.
• Sets up the IT environment, deploys the IT product on the IT infrastructure and implements the required changes.
• Sets up monitoring of IT product usage by the customer.

Qualifications

• Excellent programming/coding skills in Java. Kotlin is a plus.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Excellent knowledge of SQL and one common database technology, such as Postgres, MySQL, MSSQL. Knowledge of NoSQL databases like MongoDB, Cassandra, CouchDB, HBase, Neo4J is a plus.
• Excellent knowledge of Java (>8), with Spring Framework and Microservices.
• Excellent in building RESTful APIs, Single Sign On, LDAP, Search Technologies.
• Full stack engineer with React for Web/Mobile is a plus (Optional).
• Preferable previous project work experience, or demonstration of high level of understanding of Open Finance, Open Banking, Open APIs.
• Should be a change agent that always challenges the status quo.
• Real passion for development and a demonstrated appetite for continual learning.
• Knowledge of pair programming, continuous integration, and test-driven development.
• At least 8 years of software development experience with experience working in Agile teams.
• Knowledge of domain-driven design principles and SOLID design is a plus.
• Experience with code refactoring, design patterns, design-driven development, continuous deployment, highly scalable applications, application security.
• Working knowledge of Kubernetes, DevOps, Docker, and infrastructure as code.
• Experience with at least one testing framework, such as JUNIT, Mockito, PowerMock, Cucumber.
• Community contributions (e.g., open source work, publishing/speaking on technical ideas) are a plus.
• Open to learning new ideas outside the scope or knowledge skillset.

About Us

The leading financial institution in MENA. While more than half a century old, we proudly think like a challenger, startup, and innovator in banking and finance, powered by a diverse and dynamic team who put customers first. Together, we pioneer key innovations and developments in banking and financial services.

Our mandate is to help customers find their way to Rise Every Day, partnering with them through the highs and lows to help them reach their goals and unlock their unique vision of success. Delivering superior service to clients by leading with innovation, treating colleagues with dignity and fairness while pursuing opportunities that grow shareholders' value. We actively contribute to the community through responsible banking in our mission to inspire more people to Rise.