Senior - Application Developer (Archer)

Alliance Data Systems, Inc.; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Bread Financial in Bengaluru is seeking a Senior Application Developer to build, maintain, and configure applications that meet business needs. The role spans web, mobile, client-server, and data domains, with languages like Java, COBOL, Angular, Salesforce, MuleSoft, .NET, SQL, iOS and Android.

You will work through the SDLC, lead design specifications, ensure code quality, provide on-call support (about 30%), and help translate requirements into scalable designs while collaborating with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, MIS, or Engineering or equivalent.
• 1 cloud certification: AWS, Azure or Google Cloud.
• 5-8 years of experience.
• Programming languages: COBOL and Java.

Responsibilities

• Manage implementation of technology solutions using the SDLC to enhance applications.
• Validate requirements translated into technical designs and code.
• Lead design specifications, including interfaces and outputs.
• Ensure quality checks of code and configurations based on specifications.
• Provide on-call support (about 30%).
• Estimate work and improve applications and processes for quality and efficiency.

Skills

Java

SQL

JavaScript

Python

Git

COBOL

Cloud Certification

Angular

Salesforce

MuleSoft

.NET

Informatica

iOS/Android

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, MIS, or Engineering or equivalent

Tools

AWS

Azure

Google Cloud

Job description

Every career journey is personal. That's why we empower you with the tools and support to create your own success story. Be challenged. Be heard. Be valued. Be you ... be here.

Job Summary

The Senior Application Developer builds, maintains and configures applications to ensure business needs are met. Most will specialize in a specific application domain such as web, mobile, client-server, data, or mainframe development, focused on supporting specific business capabilities. Senior Application Developers will have in-depth knowledge of at least one and ideally two or more programming languages. The role would entail collaborating with a variety of partner application teams that utilize technologies such as Java, COBOL, Angular, Salesforce, MuleSoft, .NET, Informatica, SQL, iOS, and Android.

Essential Job Functions

• Manage implementation of technology solutions using the software development lifecycle to enhance applications.
• Validate requirements converted into technical designs and application code.
• Lead design specifications, including interfaces and outputs.
• Ensure quality checks of application code and configurations based on these specifications.
• Offer technical on-call support as needed - (30%)
• Develop and enhance applications through the software development lifecycle by translating requirements into technical designs and code.
• Create design specifications, write and configure application code, and execute unit tests.
• Remediate errors, review code quality, and enforce coding standards.
• Estimate work and improve applications and processes for quality and efficiency. - (25%)
• Provide peer coaching and feedback formally and informally. Request and utilize feedback to foster personal development. Cultivate relationships across roles and organizations to maximize collaboration, partnership, and efficiency.
• Work primarily autonomously while demonstrating appreciable business knowledge within the general financial services and marketing domains. Strive to influence the team to generate support to achieve desired business outcomes - (25%)

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in either Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or Engineering or equivalent relevant experience
• 1 cloud certification- AWS cloud practitioner, Microsoft Azure Fundamentals or Google Cloud- Cloud Digital Leader
• 5-8 years
• Programming language(s) specified (e.g. COBOL, Java)

Preferred Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience preferred in evaluating and improving Code Quality / Standards
• Skills Java (Programming Language)
• Structured Query Language (SQL)
• JavaScript
• Python (Programming Language)
• Git
• Application Integrations
• Application Maintenance
• Application Security
• Computer Coding
• Computer Programming
• Debugging
• Reports

To: Manager and above

Direct Reports: 0

Work Environment Normal office environment, hybrid.

Other Duties

This job description is illustrative of the types of duties typically performed by this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive listing of each and every essential function of the job. Because job content may change from time to time, the Company reserves the right to add and/or delete essential functions from this job at any time.

About Bread Financial

At Bread Financial, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your career, give back to your community, and be part of our award-winning culture. We’ve been consistently recognized as a best place to work nationally and in many markets and we’re proud to promote an environment where you feel appreciated, accepted, valued, and fulfilled—both personally and professionally.

Bread Financial supports the overall wellness of our associates with a diverse suite of benefits and offers boundless opportunities for career development and non-traditional career progression.

Bread Financial®(NYSE: BFH) is a tech-forward financial services company that provides simple, personalized payment, lending and saving solutions to millions of U.S. consumers.Our payment solutions deliver growth for some of the most recognized brands in travel & entertainment, health & beauty, technology, electronics, jewelry, home and specialty apparel through ourco-brand and private label credit cards and pay-over-time products providing choice and value to our shared customers.Additionally, we offer BreadFinancial general purpose credit cards and saving products that empower our customers and their passions for a better life. Bread Financial proudly marks 30 years of success in 2026.

To learn more about our global associates, our performance and our sustainability progress, visit breadfinancial.com or follow us on Instagram and LinkedIn.

All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of credit and background checks.

Bread Financial is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Family: Information Technology

Job Type: Regular

As a tech-forward financial services company, we strive to create value for both our customers and our associates. At Bread Financial, you are empowered to thrive. Ourcompanyisbold, tenacious and innovative, challengesyou to beyourbest, respectsyourvoice, recognizesyourcontributions, caresforyourtotalwell‑being, and has a collaborative, kind and inclusive culture that fosters growth and success.

Bread Financial is headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, and committed to sustainable business practices powered by its approximately 7,000 global associates. We’ve been consistently recognized as a best place to work nationally and in many markets and we’re proud to promote an environment where you feel appreciated, accepted, valued, and fulfilled—both personally and professionally.