Experience Level: Senior (5–10+ Years)
Location: Riyadh, On - Site
Job Summary:
We are looking for a highly experienced Senior Cortex Developer with deep hands-on expertise in Cortex platforms and architecture. The candidate will be responsible for end-to-end development, customization, integration, and optimization of Cortex-based solutions, ensuring scalability, performance, and alignment with business requirements.
This role requires a strong technical leader who can drive design decisions, handle complex implementations, and act as a subject matter expert in Cortex technologies.
Core Responsibilities:
Cortex Development & Customization:
- Design and develop advanced solutions using Cortex platform capabilities
- Customize Cortex modules based on business and technical requirements
- Develop reusable components, workflows, and services within Cortex ecosystem
- Ensure high performance, scalability, and maintainability of Cortex applications
Architecture & Solution Design:
- Lead system design and architecture discussions for Cortex implementations
- Define technical solutions aligned with enterprise architecture standards
- Identify optimization opportunities and improve system efficiency
- Ensure secure and robust system design
Integration & APIs:
- Integrate Cortex with core banking systems, third-party applications, and external APIs
- Design and implement REST/SOAP services
- Handle data exchange, transformation, and synchronization across systems
Performance Optimization & Troubleshooting:
- Analyze system performance and resolve bottlenecks
- Debug and fix complex technical issues in Cortex environments
- Conduct root cause analysis and implement preventive solutions
Leadership & Collaboration:
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior developers
- Conduct code reviews and enforce best practices
- Work closely with Business Analysts, QA teams, and stakeholders
- Translate business requirements into technical solutions
Deployment & DevOps:
- Support CI/CD pipelines and deployment processes
- Manage version control and release cycles
- Ensure smooth migration between environments (Dev / UAT / Production)
Requirements
Total Years of Experience:
- 5–10+ years of overall experience in software development
- Minimum 3–5 years of hands-on experience specifically in Cortex platform (MUST)
Cortex Expertise (MANDATORY):
- Strong hands-on experience with Cortex platform (end-to-end)
- Deep understanding of Cortex architecture, modules, and configurations
- Experience in Cortex customization, workflows, and integrations
- Ability to troubleshoot and optimize Cortex-based systems
Programming & Technologies:
- Strong proficiency in one or more: Java / .NET / Python
- Experience with RESTful APIs & Web Services (SOAP)
- Solid experience with SQL & database design
- Knowledge of microservices architecture
Integration & Systems:
- Experience integrating Cortex with enterprise systems
- Understanding of middleware and messaging systems
- Familiarity with API gateways and service orchestration
Tools & Platforms:
- Experience with Git / version control systems
- CI/CD tools (Jenkins, Azure DevOps, etc.)
- Experience with cloud environments (AWS / Azure) is a plus
Domain Experience (Highly Preferred):
- Banking or Financial Services ( core banking environment)
- Experience working with large-scale enterprise systems