Senior Integration Developer Banking

Tawantech; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A banking technology firm in Riyadh seeks a Senior Integration Developer to design and implement integration solutions between core banking systems and applications. Candidates must have 5+ years in software development, with 3+ years in integration development focusing on APIs such as REST and SOAP. Key skills include middleware platforms and backend programming in languages like Java and Python. This role requires excellent problem-solving abilities and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of software development experience.
• 3+ years specifically in integration development.
• Proficiency with integration platforms and APIs.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement integration solutions with Banking systems.
• Develop integration components and microservices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for requirements gathering.

Skills

API-first principles

RESTful & SOAP APIs

Java

Python

Communication skills

Collaboration skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

IBM App Connect

MuleSoft

Java .NET

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Integration Developer to join our banking technology team. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining integration solutions that connect core banking systems with internal applications, third-party services, and external partners. This role requires deep technical expertise, strong problem-solving skills, and extensive experience working with APIs, middleware platforms and financial system integration standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of robust and scalable integration solutions using API-first principles (REST, SOAP)
• Integrate core banking systems (e.g., Temenos T24, Finacle), payment gateways, CRM systems, and external partners through middleware or integration platforms (such as IBM App Connect, MuleSoft)
• Develop and maintain secure, efficient, and reusable integration components, microservices, and workflows
• Ensure data integrity, performance, and accuracy in all integration processes across multiple environments
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams — Business Analysts, QA, DevOps and Product Owners — to gather requirements and deliver high-quality solutions
• Troubleshoot and resolve integration and API issues across systems in production and staging environments
• Create robust technical documentation, integration diagrams, and test plans
• Mentor and guide junior developers and support knowledge transfer across the team
• Follow industry best practices for security, compliance (e.g., PCI-DSS, ISO 20022), and performance optimization

Skills & Technical Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in software development with at least 3+ years in integration development, preferably in banking or financial services
• Strong proficiency with RESTful & SOAP APIs, JSON/XML, and API security (OAuth2, JWT)
• Experience with integration platforms such as IBM App Connect, IBM Integration Bus (IIB), MuleSoft, or similar middleware
• Expertise in Java, Python, .NET, or equivalent backend languages
• Solid understanding of microservices architecture, event-driven patterns and CI/CD pipelines
• Familiarity with database technologies (Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL) and message brokers (Kafka, MQ)
• Excellent analytical, communication, and collaboration skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications in middleware or integration platforms (IBM App Connect, MuleSoft, Azure/AWS integration)
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) and hybrid integration strategies
• Knowledge of Open Banking standards (PSD2, API governance)
• Exposure to banking compliance frameworks and financial messaging standards (ISO 20022)