APS.14.26 - Senior Developer/DevOps

APS.14.26 - Senior Developer/DevOps at APS Bank plc in Malta.

Role Summary

JOB TITLE

• Senior Data Developer
• LEVEL/BAND
• Project
• DEPARTMENT
• Technology

Responsibilities

• DIRECT REPORT (JOB TITLE)
• DevOps Engineer

Overall Purpose of the Position

APS Bank is seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Developer to join our dynamic DevOps team and play a key role in transforming our technology landscape. This role offers exciting opportunities to work across diverse DevOps streams, including Automation Development (RPA), Software Development, setup and implementation of CI/CD pipelines, and other day-to-day operations. With a focus on automation, innovation, and adherence to best practices, the selected candidate will be driving efficiency and contribute to building cutting-edge solutions while working with a broad range of modern technologies.

Operational Responsibilities

• Work closely with other teams during the definition of new systems architecture, ensuring alignment with established guidelines, security policies, and industry best practices.
• Responsible for development and upkeep of internal software applications according to business requirements with a focus on continuous improvement and automation.
• Support the Release and Deployment Team by implementing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines for seamless installation and deployment across various environments.
• Collaborate with suppliers and third-party partners to ensure the delivery of business value and meet organisational goals
• Assist the Team Lead in managing the DevOps function through coaching, mentoring, and providing guidance.
• Update team documentation, including playbooks and operational guides, and lessons learned from incident resolution.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support the Bank’s business operations through investigation of incidents, support day-to-day tasks/queries, and ensure availability of operational services through uptime monitoring and routine maintenance.
• To ensure compliance with Bank’s policies, guidelines and underlying procedures at all times.
• Guide the team in developing automation for repetitive tasks to adopt a more agile approach.
• Participate in on-call rotations for production support (for which separate renumeration will be provided).
• To perform any other duties that may be reasonably assigned from time to time.
• Qualifications, Skills & Competencies
• Mandatory
• Skill
• Excellent troubleshooting and analytical skills.
• Ability to use a vast range of technologies and tools.
• Knowledge on programming languages and automation tools, including CI/CD through Azure DevOps or similar.
• Knowledge of SOA architectures and principles.
• Knowledge of Software design and architecture.
• Good sound knowledge of Oracle,MS SQL databases.
• Proficient in Server Administration and Networking Principles.
• Be organised, meticulous and prepared to work under pressure.
• Have good verbal and written communication skills.

Requirements

• Have a minimum of 2 years working experience as a Software Developer, DevOps, or in a similar role.
• Deploying, Supporting and maintaining business applications and services and their underlying systems.
• Proficient in using PowerShell scripts.

Development experience with .NET framework

• Proficient use of C#, JavaScript, SQL, and modern programming languages.
• Ability to perform Supplier Management tasks.
• Possesses Masters/Degree/Diploma in IT, Computer Science or in a related field.
• Knowledge on ITIL based/ITSM platforms.
• Desirable

Skill

• Ability to perform API and Software Testing Automation activities.
• Experience with RPA tools such as BluePrism and Microsoft Power Platform Apps such as PowerAutomate.
• Core enterprise-wide solutions, customer facing, administration, change management, NoSQL database principles.
• Qualifications related to IT best practices as ITILv4 and/or Software Testing.