Requisition ID 35006 Office Country United Kingdom Office City London Division Information Technology Contract Type Fixed Term Contract Length 3 years Posting End Date
Purpose of Job
The Associate, Software Developer is responsible for design and implementation, support and maintenance of the Bankโs applications and analytic tools, supporting Banking, Treasury, Risk, Finance, Corporate and other teams in the execution of their business processes.
The role includes leading all aspects of the enhancement, maintenance and support of multiple business applications and associated initiatives which are based on enterprise development platforms and related frameworks, often involving collaboration with internal application owners and other members of staff to deliver changes using Agile principles, supporting complex and dynamic business requirements. The role involves applying both business and technical expertise to deliver customer focused support and development services, potentially in a DevOps pipeline with Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD), but also facilitating manual deployment for legacy applications where necessary.
The individual will be expected to adhere to the core principles of the IT department, these include, but are not limited to - putting our users first; delivering technology that is useful, elegant and reliable; knowledgeable and engaging about both technology and our business; reliable and effective in both provision and execution; innovative and inquisitive; integral to the success of the Bank
Accountabilities & Responsibilities
- Deliver working software in line with agreed quality and risk standards
- Maintain expected service levels of the key applications you support and maintain
- To adhere to, develop and enhance the working practices, standards, processes and practices in and out with your team.
- Contribute to and improve the community of practice that you belong to
- To follow standard development working practices e.g.
- Participate in all the daily and weekly ceremonies in your team
- Test driven development, Behaviour driven development, Test Automation, Secure by design
- Work with users from business teams and Product Owner, as appropriate, to understand user needs and develop appropriately innovative and practical solutions.
- Estimate and plan with your team colleagues, such as, Business Analyst (BA), Quality Assurer (QA), developers.
- Work closely with Architects, Business Analysts (BA), Quality Assurers (QA) and other developers to build or enhance systems.
- To liaise with members of the Infrastructure and Operations team, as necessary to ensure consistent implementation of features into a test and production environment, either via associated DevOps tooling, or manually as appropriate.
- Delivering operational delivery automation and continuous improvement in conjunction with DevOps suppliers and IT Operations.
- Adhere to and support audit, control and risk activities on behalf of the Bank
- Helping your team to succeed at all times and continuously improve
- Working in technologies beyond your core disciplines as required by strategic and project demands
- Motivate self and others to continually reflect and adapt to improve quality and delivery cadence
- Mentor and develop other developers in your team whether staff, contract or third party.
- Participate in the technical development programme in order to ensure that system changes, patches, enhancements and developments are sound, support the Bankโs operational priorities and are conducted according to the Bankโs and ITโs procedures.
- Provide production support coverage of business application responsible incidents as required.
- Helping others, by undertaking general tasks not related to your core discipline if required
Knowledge, Skills, Experience & Qualifications
Integration, ETL Developer
โข Extensive experience of Informatica 9 or 10
โข Extensive hands on experience in Data Warehouse development, implementation and support
โข Direct experience in implementing Data and System Integration solutions
โข Direct experience in resolving DI/SI issues
โข Direct experience of Oracle & SQL Server
โข Good understanding of Kimball methodology / star schema design
โข Experience of Informaticaโs Metadata Manager or EDC an advantage
โข Use and understanding of IICS an advantage
โข Understanding of XML, SOAP, use of services and Real Time functionality within Informatica suite.
โข Experience in BMC Control-M
โข Experience in finance services
โข Relevant degree, or equivalent experience
โข Solid experience of Scrum, managing product and release backlogs in JIRA or equivalent
โข Experience of relevant EBRD (or equivalent) Business domain areas and operational processes
โข Experience of analytical approaches to objectively measure release value
โข Good understanding of SDLC (Software Development Life Cycle)
โข Python experience would be an advantage
โข Experience in Cloud based data integration solutions e.g. MS Fabric, Databricks would be an advantage
โข Solid experience working in a product-based environment and how that can tie with aspects of programme/project governance.
โข Solid understanding of enterprise/business architecture; ability to provide holistic and multidimensional stakeholder views essential
โข Experience of agile product ownership approaches and techniques, or a willingness to embrace new ways of working desirable
โข Good judgement; skills and record of accomplishment of strong solution-orientation and problem-solving
โข Demonstrated strong analytical and decision-making skills with a structured approach to delivery
โข Experience in project and/or programme management, as well as change management essential
โข Strong oral and written presentation skills;
โข Experience in technology enablement (agile)
โข Strong stakeholder management skills
โข Proven ability to influence and work well with others, with the personal authority to effectively harness the cooperation of peers across departments
โข Team player, able to work with and manage through others in a matrix and collegiate style
โข Excellent active listening skills and interpersonal and communication skills in English to communicate with a wide variety of people at all levels in the Bank
What is it like to work at the EBRD?
Our agile and innovative approach is what makes life at the EBRD a unique experience! You will be part of a pioneering and diverse international organisation, and use your talents to make a real difference to people's lives and help shape the future of the regions we invest in.
The EBRD environment provides you with:
- Varied, stimulating and engaging work that gives you an opportunity to interact with a wide range of experts in the financial, political, public and private sectors across the regions we invest in;
- A working culture that embraces inclusion and celebrates diversity;
- An environment that places sustainability, equality and digital transformation at the heart of what we do.
Diversity is one of the Bankโs core values which are at the heart of everything it does. A diverse workforce with the right knowledge and skills enables connection with our clients, brings pioneering ideas, energy and innovation. The EBRD staff is characterised by its rich diversity of nationalities, cultures and opinions and we aim to sustain and build on this strength. As such, the EBRD seeks to ensure that everyone is treated with respect and given equal opportunities and works in an inclusive environment. The EBRD encourages all qualified candidates who are nationals of the EBRD member countries to apply regardless of their racial, ethnic, religious and cultural background, gender, sexual orientation or disabilities. As an inclusive employer, we promote flexible working and expecting our employee to attend the office 50% of their working time.
Please note, that due to the high volume of applications received, we regret to inform you that we are unable to provide detailed feedback to candidates who have not been shortlisted (for further consideration).