Quinnox

Job Title: Lead Bankfast Engineer

We are looking for a Lead Engineer with hands-on experience in implementing Sandstone Technology's BankFast eXperience Platform (BXP). The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in the design, integration, and deployment of BXP, ensuring the platform is optimized to meet our business objectives. This role requires a deep understanding of digital banking platforms, strong technical leadership, and the ability to collaborate across various teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead Implementation Projects: Oversee the full lifecycle of implementing Sandstone Technology's BXP, from requirements gathering to deployment and post-launch support.
• Architect Solutions: Design and develop scalable and secure solutions within the BXP framework, ensuring optimal performance and alignment with business goals.
• Technical Leadership: Lead and mentor a team of engineers, fostering a collaborative and innovative environment that drives successful project outcomes.
• Integration: Seamlessly integrate BXP with existing banking systems and third-party services, ensuring data consistency and secure transactions.
• Customization: Tailor the BXP platform to meet specific business needs, including developing custom components and features.
• Collaboration: Work closely with product managers, UX/UI designers, and other stakeholders to ensure the platform delivers an exceptional user experience.
• Quality Assurance: Implement best practices in coding, testing, and deployment to ensure high-quality deliverables with minimal defects.
• Problem Solving: Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues during and after the implementation, ensuring a smooth user experience.
• Documentation: Create and maintain detailed technical documentation, including system architecture, configurations, and operational procedures.
• Continuous Improvement: Stay informed about the latest developments in Sandstone Technology and other digital banking platforms, and recommend enhancements to keep our solutions cutting-edge.

Qualifications:

• Experience:
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in software engineering, with at least 3 years of experience in implementing Sandstone Technology's BankFast eXperience Platform (BXP).
• Proven track record in leading technical teams and delivering successful digital banking projects.
• Technical Skills:
• Proficiency in modern programming languages and frameworks (e.g., Java, .NET, Angular, React).
• Strong understanding of API development, microservices architecture, and cloud-based deployments (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Extensive experience with Sandstone Technology's BXP, including customization and integration capabilities.
• Product Knowledge: In-depth understanding of digital banking solutions, customer onboarding, loan origination, and other financial products within the BXP ecosystem.
• Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire engineering teams, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.
• Agile Methodologies: Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments and leading Agile teams.
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical skills with the ability to diagnose and resolve complex technical challenges.
• Communication: Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with other digital banking platforms and technologies.
• Certification or formal training in Sandstone Technology products.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements in the financial services industry, particularly in digital banking.

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain serverless applications using AWS services such as Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, and S3.
• Collaborate with front-end developers to integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic.
• Build and maintain RESTful APIs to support web and mobile applications.
• Implement security best practices for AWS services and manage IAM roles and policies.
• Optimize application performance, scalability, and reliability through monitoring and testing.
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code following best practices and design patterns.
• Participate in code reviews, providing constructive feedback to peers.
• Troubleshoot and debug applications, identifying performance bottlenecks and areas for improvement.
• Stay updated with emerging technologies and industry trends related to serverless architectures and Python development.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience as a Python backend developer, with a strong portfolio of serverless applications.
• Proficiency in AWS services, particularly in serverless architectures (Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, etc.).
• Solid understanding of RESTful API design principles and best practices.
• Familiarity with CI/CD practices and tools (e.g., AWS CodePipeline, Jenkins).
• Experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with frontend technologies (JavaScript, React, Angular) is a plus.
• Knowledge of data storage solutions (SQL and NoSQL databases).
• AWS certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Developer Associate) are a plus.