Platform Engineering Leader for Core Banking & Payments

First Abu Dhabi Bank; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Abu Dhabi seeks a Platform Engineering Leader to provide strategic direction and operational excellence for core banking and payment platforms. This full-time role demands extensive knowledge in platform modernization, regulatory compliance, and a proven ability to lead cross-functional teams. Candidates should possess deep expertise in core banking systems and automated workflows. The institution promotes a culture of continuous improvement and aims for scalable and secure platform operations.

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of core banking systems including account management and lending.
• Knowledge of domestic and cross-border payment systems.
• Experience with business process management and enterprise workflow automation.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to platform engineering and operations teams.
• Track and report on KPIs, including platform uptime and transaction volumes.
• Lead the strategy, modernization, and operational excellence of core banking platforms.

Skills

Core Banking Expertise

Payments & Clearing Systems

Workflow & Process Automation

Platform Engineering & Integration

Regulatory & Operational Risk Acumen

Leadership & Execution

Job description

A leading financial institution in Abu Dhabi seeks a Platform Engineering Leader to provide strategic direction and operational excellence for core banking and payment platforms. This full-time role demands extensive knowledge in platform modernization, regulatory compliance, and a proven ability to lead cross-functional teams. Candidates should possess deep expertise in core banking systems and automated workflows. The institution promotes a culture of continuous improvement and aims for scalable and secure platform operations.