Senior IT Applications Developer – BPM

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Our client stands out for its unique history and its dynamic future. Backed by its long-standing presence -established in 1841- strong tradition and noteworthy contribution to the economic transformation of Greece, and above all by the trust of customers, shareholders, depositors and employees alike, the Bank serves as a pillar of stability for the Greek economy, with the expertise and experience of its officers and the cutting-edge digital services it offers for your every banking need. The Group operates mainly in Greece but, also, abroad through its banking subsidiaries with a workforce of 7.889 employees as at 31 December 2023 (Greece: 6.725). End of 2023, the Bank had a total of 327 Units (313 Branches including 18 Tellerless and 14 Transaction Offices).

They are currently looking for a Senior General IT Applications Developer, specialized in Low Code and/or BPM Systems to join their team.

Main Responsibilities:

• Monitors the correct and effective operation of Lending Originations Workflows, both those developed in-house and those provided by external partners, and ensures the resolution of any issues. The APPIAN system is the main platform and focus of this role.
• Collaborates with the Business Analysis Department on project requirement analysis tasks.
• Designs, develops, and supports IT applications/systems related to Loan origination, particularly Business Process Management Systems (BPMS) & Low code (APPIAN).
• Participates in significant IT projects aimed at the Bank’s digital transformation.
• Involves in the design and implementation of new functionalities in the IT Applications under their responsibility and ensures their effective integration with the Bank’s existing IT applications for smooth interoperability and modernization.
• Designs the architecture and leads the implementation of IT systems.
• Develops and maintains technical documentation for the systems under their responsibility (architecture, topology, APIs, etc.).
• Implements Code Review procedures to ensure adherence to coding standards, security standards, and best software development practices.
• Stays updated on new technologies and trends, recommending their adoption.
• Participates in supporting production systems and processes.
• Collaborates with various Bank units, as well as external partners, suppliers, and internal and external audit bodies.

Requirements

Education: Degree in Higher Education or equivalent qualification in Information Technology, or another Science/Technology discipline, or Business Economics with a specialization in IT.

Postgraduate Studies: Postgraduate studies in IT and/or Business Administration are desirable.

Previous Work Experience:

• 7+ years of experience as a Developer in the IT field.
• Experience in the Banking sector is desirable.
• Experience in developing functionality for BPMS positions is desirable.
• Good knowledge of the English language (relevant certification or degree from a foreign university required)
• Excellent knowledge of popular programming languages (Java, C#, JScript, etc.).
• Strong knowledge of database design, object-oriented programming, and web development.
• Good understanding of information systems design principles, including Microservices, Restful APIs, Cloud native applications, and SOA Architecture.
• Experience in developing Workflow Systems or Business Process Management Systems (BPMS) and Rules Management Systems. Examples include APPIAN BPM, Camunda, jBPM, Bonitasoft, Pegasystems, IBM Business Automation, IBM ODM, etc.
• Proficiency in using MS Office.

Desired

• Knowledge of the APPIAN BPM platform (ideally 3-5 years of experience).
• Experience in agile development methodologies and DevOps practices.
• Implementation of workflow systems in the Banking sector, particularly in the Loan and Credit Cards Origination lifecycle.

Skills:

• Customer orientation (internal and external).
• Results-oriented approach.
• Organizational skills, methodical, detail-oriented.
• Flexibility and adaptability to changes.
• Team spirit and ability to build collaborative relationships – a positive, cooperative approach to finding solutions.
• Responsibility and reliability.
• Innovation, research-oriented mindset, creativity, curiosity, hard-working, and internal motivation for continuous improvement and development.