Senior Software Engineer

CME Argentina; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 299,000 - 413,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology partner is seeking a Senior Software Engineer specializing in Finastra Equation for core banking development. The role is based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and requires strong knowledge of AS400/IBM platforms and banking operations. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience using RPG, RPG IV, and COBOL, along with proficiency in DB2 databases. The position includes responsibilities such as designing and maintaining banking modules and working directly with stakeholders to integrate systems. Willingness to travel to Saudi Arabia is required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in core banking development.
• Experience with core banking operations, including accounts and transactions.
• Strong hands-on experience with Finastra Equation (or Misys Equation).

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, customize, and maintain Finastra Equation core banking modules.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to translate requirements into solutions.
• Perform debugging and issue resolution in production environments.

Skills

AS400 / IBM i expertise

Finastra Equation knowledge

RPG / RPG IV programming

COBOL programming

DB2 database experience

Understanding of banking workflows

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering

Job description

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia | Posted on 12/15/2025

CME is a technology partner with 40+ years of experience creating and modernizing systems, scaling AI, and enabling transformation that lasts. Our solutions power Fortune 500 brands and serve 80M+ daily users worldwide, with 90%+ client retention built on trust and delivery excellence. By uniting strategy, engineering, and adoption under one roof, we give enterprises the resilience and agility to reimagine business and lead the future.

Job Description

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The Key Responsibilities are:

• Design, develop, customize, and maintain Finastra Equation core banking modules.
• Work on AS400 / IBM i environments, ensuring system stability and performance.
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• Develop and enhance RPG / RPG IV / COBOL programs related to core banking workflows.
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• Handle batch processing, End of Day (EOD) jobs, and system interfaces.
• Collaborate with business and banking stakeholders to translate requirements into technicalaissez solutions.
• Support core banking integrations with other banking systems and channels.
• Perform debugging, issue resolution, and root cause analysis in production environments.
• Ensure adherence to banking security, compliance, and audit standards.
• Participate in system upgrades, patches, and core banking enhancements.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical best practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in core banking development.
• Strong hands‑on experience with Finastra Equation (or Misys Equation).
• Solid knowledge of AS400 / IBM i / iSeries platforms.
• Proficiency in RPG, RPG IV, and/or COBOL.
• Experience with DB2 databases.
• Strong understandingSir} of batch jobs, EOD processing, and banking workflows.
• Experience working in production banking environments.
• Strong understanding of core banking operations (accounts, transactions, balances, postings).
• Experience working with banks or financial institutions.
• Familiarity with regulatory, security, and compliance requirements in banking systems.
• Willingness to travel to Saudi Arabia.

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