Base24 Lead Developer/Engineer

ZipRecruiter; England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job description

Job Description

Base24 Lead Developer/Engineer

Whitehall Resources are currently looking for a Base24 Lead Developer/Engineer on a Hybrid basis in Swindon for an initial 6 month contract.

*INSIDE IR35.*

The Base24 Lead Engineer will be responsible for developing and maintaining ATM/POS software solutions alongside providing technical guidance and mentorship to a team of Base24 Engineers.

This role involves working closely with the IT and business teams to ensure the successful delivery of projects and the smooth operation for Base24 application for a leading building society in UK.

Key responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain Base24 software applications.
• Collaborate with business and IT teams to gather requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
• Implement and support ATM/POS projects initiated by the business, Migration from Base24 classic to Base24 EPS, card schemes, and other regulatory changes.
• Support periodic VISA scheme enhancements related updates to ensure compliance with industry standards and security measures.
• Troubleshoot and resolve software issues and service incidents.
• Maintain and enhance system resilience, sustainability, and recovery capabilities.
• Provide subject matter expertise on ATM/POS technology and industry regulations.
• Lead and mentor team of Base24 Engineers working at onshore/offshore locations.
• Help with internal Base24 knowledge sharing forum.

Essential skills/knowledge/experience:

• 8+ years of proven experience in Base24 software development.
• Proficiency in programming such as TAL, Cobol, and S-Cobol.
• Strong understanding of Base24 architecture, ATM/POS functionality, transaction switching, VISA and LINK interfaces and EMV.
• Experience with HP NonStop platforms and tools like VersaTest and XPNET.
• Knowledge and exposure to HPNS Architecture, Pathway/Pathcom, Enscribe, TMF, FUP, Enform, EMS, Batchcom, Device handlers, Internal/External messages, NCPCOM, Extract/refresh, NETADRD, AFT screens, ICE:XS, Security, TSS, ACI desktop, RMS, RPQ methodology.
• Knowledge of card schemes (eg, Visa, MasterCard, LINK).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Mentor and guide a team of Base24 Engineers.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team as per client requirement.

Desirable skills/knowledge/experience:

• Prior experience in Base24 classic to EPS migration.
• Familiarity with transaction testing tools or simulators like Iliad, Paragon, Visa VTS.
• Knowledge of source code version control tools like RMS.
• Domain knowledge of entire payments platform.
• Experience with Agile and Scrum work methodologies.

All of our opportunities require that applicants are eligible to work in the specified country/location, unless otherwise stated in the job description.

Whitehall Resources are an equal opportunities employer who value a diverse and inclusive working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or other characteristics.