Software Engineer

CNS is a technology company that powers the future by providing digital solutions essential to support all enterprise and human development. While growing and managing a robust pool of supplier-partners for the benefit of our clients has always been a priority, we are constantly re-inventing ourselves.
Founded in 1987 with more than 30 years of experience, CNS employs over 320 employees including more than 250 certified engineers. We offer in-depth expertise and a range of best-in-class products that support the digital transformation of all major industries. With offices in three countries, we have an extensive reach into, and regional knowledge of the Middle East markets.
A shift into levering our many years of experience to develop pioneering software in-house will add yet another dimension to our highly innovative solutions-portfolio.

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.

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.

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. (Recommendation)

Compliance with policies and procedures based on the ISO standards adopted by CNS.