Senior Software Developer – Service Division

About BNP Paribas Group:

BNP Paribas is a top-ranking bank in Europe with an international profile. It operates in 71 countries and has almost 199 000 employees. The Group ranks highly in its three core areas of activity: Domestic Markets and International Financial Services (whose retail banking networks and financial services are grouped together under Retail Banking & Services) and Corporate & Institutional Banking, centred on corporate and institutional clients. The Group helps all of its clients (retail, associations, businesses, SMEs, large corporates and institutional) to implement their projects by providing them with services in financing, investment, savings and protection. In its Corporate & Institutional Banking and International Financial Services activities, BNP Paribas enjoys leading positions in Europe, a strong presence in the Americas and has a solid and fast-growing network in the Asia/Pacific region.

About BNP Paribas India Solutions:

Established in 2005, BNP Paribas India Solutions is a wholly owned subsidiary of BNP Paribas SA, a leading bank in Europe with an international reach. With delivery centers located in Bengaluru, Chennai and Mumbai, we are a 24×7 global delivery center. India Solutions services three business lines: Corporate and Institutional Banking, Investment Solutions and Retail Banking for BNP Paribas across the Group. Driving innovation and growth, we are harnessing the potential of over 6000 employees, to provide support and develop best-in-class solutions.

About Businessline/Function :

A new role is open within the Services Division – Senior Developer for AAA development team in Chennai.

Job Title:

Senior Software Developer

Date:

21/07/2023

Department:

WM IT HUB – P&S / Services Division

Location:

Chennai

Business Line / Function:

Senior Developer

Reports to:

(Direct)

Services Division AAA Chapter Lead

Grade:

(if applicable)

(Functional)

Number of Direct Reports:

Directorship / Registration:

NA

Position Purpose

The opening is for a Linux shell scripting and Oracle plsql expert with experience in developing Interfaces between applications using tools like WTX. Idle candidate should be able to design, and give new solution for the upcoming changes to the existing as well as new assets/applications within the Services division.

This role is technology oriented, which includes defining development methodologies, hands on development for new projects/evolutions, production L3 (Developer level) support, providing technical solutions and performing POC for new relevant frameworks available in market.

Knowledge and experience in the Wealth Management (Private Banking) domain is a good to have. (Portfolio Analysis, Order Management and Advisory functions).

Responsibilities

Direct Responsibilities

·       Build and maintain TECH interface object developments (Shell Scripting, WTX maps, Oracle plsql , SQL dbases queries) with various other applications

·       Prepare technical deliveries and support implementation by integration teams.

·       Perform technical testing of PMS domain systems (formalization in ALM System)

·       Propose solutions and improvements

·       Contribute to key and strategic projects

·       Contribute to Support Activities

·       Perform Project Management activities

·       Perform quality reporting and controls in line with the Team’s QACMP

·       Systems and processes under the responsibility of the team: Shell Scripts, Batch jobs, WTX maps ,Serena process, AS400 FN, Batch Reporting, Batch/Online Jobs scheduling, Environment Management within Services Division.

Contributing Responsibilities

·       Designing test plan and preparing test cases for unit testing in DEV

·       Contributing to explore innovative and latest technological features to improve development and delivery approach.

·       Write Technical specifications and design architecture for other team members to do developments

Technical & Behavioral Competencies

Technical skills

Minimum Proficiency Level

Dbase / SQL knowledge (Oracle, Sybase, DB2)

MUST-HAVE

Skilled (5 years experienced)

Shell Scripting (UNIX / LINUX – BASH, KSH)

MUST-HAVE
Skilled (5 years experienced)

Websphere TX (ex datastage)

MUST-HAVE
Skilled (2 years experienced)

Java Core

GOOD-TO-HAVE

Skilled (5 years experienced)

Java REST APIs : Spring Rest Controllers & Template, Feign Http Clint, Apache Http Client, Swagger Specifications, Standard HTTP Error Management, Standard HTTP methods

GOOD-TO-HAVE

Skilled (5 years experienced)

Triple’A portfolio management system

GOOD-TO-HAVE

Skilled (3 years experienced)

Triple’A Scripting and system set up

GOOD-TO-HAVE

Skilled (3 years experienced)

Web services architecture

GOOD-TO-HAVE

Medium (2 years experience)

Websphere MQ series

GOOD-TO-HAVE

Medium (2 years experience)

IBM Filenet workflow system

Optional – good to have

AS400 knowledge

Optional – good to have

IBM Http Server

Beginner – good to have

Testing

Skilled (3 years experience)

Functional knowledge

Minimum Proficiency Level

General knowledge about private banking or asset management environment

Skilled (3 years experience)

Securities (Equities, bonds, derivatives, Struct. Prods…)

Medium (2 years experience)

Portfolio Management (asset allocation, rebalancing, ..)

Optional – Good to have

Other  skills

Minimum Proficiency Level

Communication skills

Good

Team player

Good

Analytical skills

Excellent

Specific Qualifications (if required)

Minimum qualifications and Experience :

·       Bachelor degree (with major in computer science or finance)

·       5+ years experience in the private banking or asset management industry

·       5+ years experience in IT Development activities

·       Prior experience in technical interfaces between applications

·       Expertise in SQL queries, Shell Scripting, IBM Websphere TX

Other Value-added Competencies :

·       Working in Agile / Scrum methodology (Good to have).

·       Temenos Triple’A Plus product experience is a strong advantage.

Skills Referential

Behavioural Skills: (Please select up to 4 skills)

Ability to collaborate / Teamwork

Communication skills – oral & written

Attention to detail / rigor

Adaptability

Transversal Skills: (Please select up to 5 skills)

Ability to understand, explain and support change

Analytical Ability

Ability to develop and adapt a process

Ability to anticipate business / strategic evolution

Ability to set up relevant performance indicators

Education Level:

Bachelor Degree or equivalent

Experience Level

At least 5 years

Other/Specific Qualifications (if required)

·       Previous exposure on Temenos Triple’A system is a must

·       Knowledge of AS400 is a strong plus

·       Knowledge of process methodology

NA