Technical Consultant

• Experience: Typically 9+ years of experience in software engineering, application integration, enterprise solution development, or a related technical domain.
• Java: Strong hands-on expertise in Java and enterprise application development.
• REST APIs: Experience designing, developing, and integrating RESTful APIs and enterprise services.
• Kafka: Knowledge of Kafka and event-driven architectures for asynchronous communication and data integration.
• Enterprise Integration: Experience integrating applications, systems, and data across complex enterprise environments.
• Microservices and Distributed Systems: Understanding of microservices architecture, distributed systems, scalability, and system reliability.
• SQL and Data Processing: Working knowledge of SQL, data processing, and integration-related data management.
• Cloud Technologies: Familiarity with cloud-based application development and integration environments.
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and technical decision-making capabilities.
• Communication: Excellent collaboration and communication skills for working with clients and cross-functional technical teams.

A bachelor's or master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline is preferred. A strong foundation in computer science, combined with relevant enterprise integration experience, will be an advantage.

• Design, develop, and implement SaaS integration solutions for enterprise applications, with a focus on banking and financial services platforms.
• Build and maintain RESTful APIs, integration services, and event-driven solutions using Java, Kafka, and related technologies.
• Develop application, data, and system integrations across cloud-based and on-premises environments.
• Implement scalable and reusable integration components that support complex enterprise requirements.
• Apply microservices architecture and distributed systems principles to build robust and maintainable solutions.

• Analyse business requirements, technical specifications, and customer needs to develop appropriate integration designs.
• Translate functional and non-functional requirements into scalable technical solutions.
• Collaborate with technical consultants, solution architects, product teams, and engineering stakeholders throughout the implementation lifecycle.
• Contribute to solution architecture discussions, technical documentation, and the development of implementation best practices.
• Ensure solutions align with established engineering standards, performance expectations, and enterprise architecture guidelines.

• Design, develop, test, and maintain REST APIs and API integration workflows.
• Implement event-driven architectures and asynchronous communication patterns using Kafka.
• Integrate disparate applications and systems to enable reliable data exchange and seamless interoperability.
• Troubleshoot API and integration issues, identify root causes, and implement effective solutions.
• Optimise integration performance, reliability, scalability, and error-handling mechanisms.

• Develop and support integration solutions using cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Work with cloud-native services and enterprise applications to deliver secure, scalable, and reliable integrations.
• Support integrations spanning cloud environments, on-premises infrastructure, and hybrid architectures.
• Apply working knowledge of SaaS architecture, networking, security principles, and distributed computing to implementation activities.
• Contribute to the deployment, configuration, and operational readiness of enterprise integration solutions.

• Participate in all stages of the implementation lifecycle, including development, testing, deployment, and production go-live.
• Conduct technical troubleshooting and resolve integration-related issues during implementation and post-deployment activities.
• Support performance optimisation, system reliability improvements, and production issue resolution.
• Prepare technical documentation, integration specifications, and operational guidelines.
• Provide technical support during customer implementation activities and help ensure successful project delivery.

• Participate in customer discussions to understand technical requirements, clarify integration dependencies, and recommend suitable solutions.
• Work closely with architects, consultants, product managers, and engineering teams to deliver customer-specific implementations.
• Communicate technical concepts, implementation plans, risks, and dependencies clearly to relevant stakeholders.
• Contribute to knowledge sharing and continuous improvement of enterprise integration practices.

• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Exposure to banking, fintech, financial services, or core banking platforms.
• Experience working with enterprise SaaS products and technology consulting organisations.
• Familiarity with enterprise integration frameworks and cloud-native architecture.
• Understanding of application security, networking fundamentals, and hybrid cloud environments.
• Experience contributing to technical design documentation and reusable integration frameworks.