Technical Lead – Data Migration & System Integration (Temenos Core Banking, Oracle & SQL) | Harjai Technologies | Abu Dhabi, UAE

Harjai Technologies; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 320,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Harjai Technologies seeks a Technical Lead - Data Migration & System Integration for a premier banking client in Abu Dhabi, UAE. You will own end-to-end data migration pipelines to Temenos, data mapping, transformation, and validation, with focus on Loans & Trade Finance or Payments and AML/Compliance domains.

This on-site IC leadership role requires strong SQL and enterprise DB expertise (Oracle, SQL Server, DB2), REST/SOAP APIs, and a Java background.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/Eng or related field.
• 8–12 years in core banking transformation, data migration & system integration.
• Hands-on data migration from legacy cores to Temenos.
• Domain expertise in Loans & Trade Finance or Payments, Digital Channels & AML/Compliance.
• Strong SQL and enterprise DB experience (Oracle/SQL Server/DB2).
• Experience with REST/SOAP APIs and API gateways.
• Leadership as IC in banking environments.
• Willingness for on-site Abu Dhabi work.

Responsibilities

• Architect and drive data migration pipelines from legacy systems to Temenos.
• Lead migration and integration domains (Loans/Trade Finance or Payments, Digital Channels & AML).
• Design and optimize SQL queries; manage Oracle, SQL Server, DB2 databases.
• Develop and test REST/SOAP APIs, web services, and API gateways.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to migration/integration teams.
• Ensure regulatory compliance, data security, and project milestones.

Skills

Temenos migration

IC technical leadership

Advanced SQL

Banking domain knowledge

APIs (REST/SOAP)

Java background

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Temenos

Oracle

SQL Server

DB2

REST APIs

SOAP APIs

API gateways

Java

Python

Job description

Driving advanced core banking transformations, enterprise data migrations, and complex system integrations in Abu Dhabi, UAE, Harjai Technologies is actively seeking an accomplished Technical Lead - Data Migration & System Integration for a premier banking client engagement. In this vital individual contributor (IC) technical leadership role, you will take full operational, tactical, and technical ownership of existing core banking platform data migration to Temenos, data mapping, transformation, reconciliation, and validation. Bringing 8 to 12 years of progressive professional experience in banking technology transformation and database engineering, you will empower an elite financial services enterprise to achieve uncompromised data integrity, secure migration pipelines, and superior core banking architecture. This prestigious career opportunity offers competitive remuneration, high-visibility banking executive exposure, and professional growth within a leading global technical recruitment and IT consulting enterprise.

Detailed Job Description

As a Technical Lead - Data Migration & System Integration supporting Harjai Technologies on an on-site professional basis for a leading banking client in Abu Dhabi, UAE, you will take full operational, tactical, and technical ownership of banking data migration pipelines, database architectures, API integrations, and cross-functional engineering leadership. Your day-to-day responsibilities include designing and executing comprehensive data migration strategies from legacy core banking platforms to Temenos, specializing in either Loans & Trade Finance or Payments, Digital Channels & AML/Compliance domains, leveraging advanced SQL and enterprise database expertise (Oracle, SQL Server, DB2), managing data mapping, transformation, reconciliation, and validation protocols, designing and testing REST/SOAP APIs, web services, and API gateways, guiding migration and integration teams through end-to-end banking transformation programs, leveraging a preferred Java background, and interacting directly with senior talent acquisition specialists like Mohanapriya SampathKumar. Furthermore, you will manage application requirements by submitting your updated CV via direct email to [e-mail] or contacting via phone at 7208928074.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect, plan, and execute enterprise-grade data migration initiatives from legacy core banking systems to Temenos platforms.
• Lead specialized migration and integration domains covering Loans & Trade Finance or Payments, Digital Channels & AML/Compliance.
• Design and optimize advanced SQL queries and manage enterprise relational databases including Oracle, SQL Server, and IBM DB2.
• Execute rigorous data mapping, transformation, reconciliation, and pre/post-migration validation workflows to guarantee 100% data accuracy.
• Develop, integrate, and test REST/SOAP APIs, web services, API gateways, and multi-system banking integration endpoints.
• Provide technical leadership, architectural guidance, and mentorship to migration and integration engineering teams.
• Ensure strict adherence to banking regulatory compliance, data security standards, and core transformation project milestones.
• Maintain meticulous migration runbooks, database mapping dictionaries, reconciliation reports, and audit trail documentation.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, Banking Technology, or related discipline.
• Minimum of 8-12 years of progressive professional hands-on experience in core banking transformation, data migration, and system integration.
• Mandatory hands-on professional experience executing data migration from legacy core banking platforms to Temenos.
• Deep domain expertise in either Loans & Trade Finance or Payments, Digital Channels & AML/Compliance.
• Strong, demonstrable operational expertise in advanced SQL and enterprise databases (Oracle, SQL Server, DB2).
• Comprehensive working knowledge and practical proficiency in REST/SOAP APIs, web services, and enterprise API gateways.
• Proven leadership capabilities operating in an Individual Contributor (IC) technical lead capacity within banking environments.
• Mandatory legal work authorization and physical availability for professional on-site operations in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Professional Java programming background and enterprise software development experience.
• Professional banking or data migration certifications such as Temenos Certified Associate/Professional or AWS Certified Database Specialty.
• Prior professional working experience supporting Tier-1 banks and financial institutions in the UAE and GCC region.
• Hands-on familiarity with data pipeline automation tools (Python, Apache Spark) and enterprise ETL frameworks.
• Active participation in banking technology forums, FinTech user groups, or core banking architecture committees.

Application Information

• Company Website: https://www.harjai.com
• Salary/Rate: Market Competitive / Enterprise Banking Leadership Package
• Work Schedule: On-Site Professional Banking Operations (Abu Dhabi, UAE)
• Deadline: Open until filled (Urgent Abu Dhabi Banking Technical Lead Opening)
• Notice Period: 0 to 30 Days (Immediate to Short Notice Strongly Preferred)
• Contract Duration: Permanent / Full-Time Employment (Abu Dhabi, UAE)

When applying for this Technical Lead position through Harjai Technologies, ensure your resume explicitly highlights your Temenos migration tenure, Oracle/SQL database expertise, and specific banking domain specialization.