About
The Software Engineer will be responsible for designing, developing, testing, and maintaining software applications for the bank that meet business and technical requirements. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams, analyzing user needs, and providing efficient and scalable solutions. The developer will follow best practices in coding, testing, and deployment to ensure delivery of high-quality software systems.
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Duties & Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and implement software applications in line with business needs.
- Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code following coding standards.
- Perform unit testing and participate in integration, system, and user acceptance testing.
- Collaborate with business analysts, QA engineers, and other developers to deliver solutions.
- Participate in code reviews, technical discussions, and knowledge-sharing sessions.
- Maintain existing software applications and troubleshoot technical issues.
- Ensure software security, scalability, and performance optimization.
- Document software design, workflows, and technical specifications.
Qualifications
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering.
- Master’s Degree in Computer Science Information Technology (Preferred).
Experience:
- 2 - 4 years of experience in software development.
- 5+ years banking experience including full SDLC, agile practices, and DevOps exposure.
Core Technical Skills
- Programming Languages: .Net, Java, C#, Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, C/C++.
- Web Development: Asp.net, HTML, CSS, React, Angular, Vue.js, Node.js.
- Backend Development: .NET, Spring Boot, Express.js.
- Databases: SQL MS SQL server, MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle, NoSQL (MongoDB, Redis, Cassandra).
- APIs: REST, GraphQL, SOAP, gRPC.
- Cloud Platforms: AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform (Any of them).
- DevOps & CI/CD: Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI/CD, Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform.
- Version Control: Git, GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket.
- Testing: Unit testing (JUnit, NUnit, pytest), Integration & Automation testing, Selenium, Cypress.
Software Engineering Practices
- Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) and Design Patterns.
- Agile & Scrum Methodologies.
- System Design & Architecture (microservices, monoliths, event-driven).
- Data Structures & Algorithms (time complexity, problem-solving).
- API Design & Integration.
- Code Review & Clean Code Principles (SOLID and DRY).
- Security Best Practices (OWASP, authentication/authorization, encryption).
- Documentation & Technical Writing.
Soft Skills
- Problem-Solving & Analytical Thinking.
- Communication Skills (working with cross-functional teams).
- Collaboration & Teamwork.
- Adaptability to new technologies and environments.
- Time Management and meeting deadlines.
- Critical Thinking & Decision-Making.
Emerging & Specialized Skills (Nice to Have)
- AI/ML: TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn.
- Big Data: Hadoop, Spark, Kafka.
- Mobile Development: Android (Kotlin/Java), iOS (Swift), Flutter, React Native.
Additional Information
Compliance with policies and procedures based on the ISO standards adopted by CNS.
