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Pega System Developer
LondonContractnegotiablePega System Developer Location: London, United Kingdom (Hybrid/Onsite) Type: Full-time Job Overview: We are looking for a Pega System Developer to join a leading financial services client based in London. The ideal candidate will have 3 to 7 years of hands-on experience in designing and developing scalable applications on the Pega platform. This is a delivery-focused role that requires solid technical skills, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and a proactive problem-solving attitude. The candidate should be comfortable working in a fast-paced, regulated environment, supporting mission-critical systems and contributing to long-term technology roadmaps. Key Responsibilities: Develop and configure business process applications using Pega PRPC and related tools. Translate functional requirements into well-structured, high-quality Pega applications. Participate in all phases of the development lifecycle including design, development, testing, and deployment. Work with architects, business analysts, and QA teams to ensure that solutions meet business needs and quality standards. Maintain and enhance existing Pega applications, ensuring performance, security, and compliance. Provide production support, including incident resolution and root cause analysis. Document system design, configurations, and solutions clearly and concisely. Required Skills & Experience: 3–7 years of Pega development experience (Pega 7.x/8.x). Strong knowledge of Pega PRPC, case design, flows, decision tables/rules, activities, agents, integrations (REST/SOAP), and data modeling. At least one Pega certification required (CSA or CSSA); additional certifications a plus. Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments. Solid understanding of system integration, particularly with financial platforms or core banking systems. Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English. Desirable: Prior experience in the banking or financial services sector. Exposure to DevOps tools and CI/CD processes. Familiarity with UK regulatory or compliance environments (e.g., FCA, GDPR).
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Pega SME
Remote - EUContractnegotiablePega SME Location: Remote EU Type: Full-time Job Description: We are seeking highly skilled Pega Expert profiles to join our team onsite in Luxembourg. The ideal candidate will bring 7 to 10 years of hands-on experience in Pega development and architecture, with proven capability in leading delivery teams and engaging in complex business environments, especially in the banking or financial sector. This is a strategic role that requires both technical depth and business insight, where you will be expected to contribute to high-level architectural decisions, quality assurance processes, and the creation of value-driven solutions for enterprise clients. Key Responsibilities: Design, develop, and implement scalable and high-quality Pega-based solutions. Act as a technical lead and subject matter expert on Pega-related engagements. Oversee delivery teams and perform architecture reviews and quality assurance checks. Collaborate with stakeholders to define business needs and translate them into technical solutions. Drive the creation of value propositions and best practice guidelines aligned with client goals. Ensure adherence to enterprise architecture standards and frameworks. Work closely with business and IT teams in the banking/financial services domain. Required Qualifications: 7 to 10 years of experience in Pega development and architecture. Relevant Pega Certifications such as: Lead System Architect (LSA) Senior System Architect (SSA) Business Architect (LBA) Deep understanding of Pega platform features, integration techniques, and best practices. Proven experience in managing and guiding technical teams. Excellent command of English, both written and spoken. EU residency or work authorization is mandatory. Strong business acumen, particularly in banking or financial services domains.
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SimCorp Senior / Principal Consultant
DohaContractCOMPSenior SimCorp Technical Consultant (Onsite – Doha, Qatar) Location: Doha, Qatar Duration: 3 Months Contract Type: Full-time, 100% allocation (Contract) About the Role We are currently seeking two Senior or Principal-level SimCorp Technical Consultants for a high-impact, short-term engagement with a leading investment authority in Doha, Qatar. This role focuses on supporting a SimCorp Dimension upgrade, with a particular emphasis on interface testing, technical defect resolution, and integration support. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of SimCorp’s Communication Server, DEX, and Front to Back processes, and the ability to work onsite with minimal ramp-up time. Key Responsibilities Provide technical support during the upgrade. Troubleshoot and resolve interface-related defects resulting from upgrade testing. Enhance and maintain integration flows using Communication Server and DEX tools. Collaborate with client-side teams to ensure stability and performance across front-to-back processes. Deliver efficient, hands-on support for both legacy system reconciliation and post-upgrade defect management. Key Requirements Proven experience in SimCorp Dimension with a focus on integration, upgrade support, and interface troubleshooting. Advanced knowledge of Communication Server, DEX, and custom interface configuration. Previous involvement in SimCorp upgrade projects, especially handling technical issues during test phases. Strong understanding of Front-to-Back flows in asset or investment management contexts. Ability to work onsite in Doha from late August through mid-October 2025. Experience working with sovereign wealth funds, asset managers, or similar institutions is a strong advantage. Nice to Have Prior experience working with similar entities. SimCorp certifications (e.g., Connectivity Expert, Data Warehouse Expert). Why Join? Gain experience working with a major financial institution on a mission-critical upgrade project. Be part of a fast-moving, expert-level consulting team. Competitive daily rate and full-time engagement for the project duration. Opportunity to contribute to a leading-edge SimCorp upgrade initiative. Travel costs are covered as part of the engagement package.
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SimCorp Senior / Principal Consultant
DohaContractCOMPSenior SimCorp Technical Consultant (Onsite – Doha, Qatar) Location: Doha, Qatar Duration: 3 Months Contract Type: Full-time, 100% allocation (Contract) About the Role We are currently seeking two Senior or Principal-level SimCorp Technical Consultants for a high-impact, short-term engagement with a leading investment authority in Doha, Qatar. This role focuses on supporting a SimCorp Dimension upgrade, with a particular emphasis on interface testing, technical defect resolution, and integration support. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of SimCorp’s Communication Server, DEX, and Front to Back processes, and the ability to work onsite with minimal ramp-up time. Key Responsibilities Provide technical support during the upgrade. Troubleshoot and resolve interface-related defects resulting from upgrade testing. Enhance and maintain integration flows using Communication Server and DEX tools. Collaborate with client-side teams to ensure stability and performance across front-to-back processes. Deliver efficient, hands-on support for both legacy system reconciliation and post-upgrade defect management. Key Requirements Proven experience in SimCorp Dimension with a focus on integration, upgrade support, and interface troubleshooting. Advanced knowledge of Communication Server, DEX, and custom interface configuration. Previous involvement in SimCorp upgrade projects, especially handling technical issues during test phases. Strong understanding of Front-to-Back flows in asset or investment management contexts. Ability to work onsite in Doha from late August through mid-October 2025. Experience working with sovereign wealth funds, asset managers, or similar institutions is a strong advantage. Nice to Have Prior experience working with similar entities. SimCorp certifications (e.g., Connectivity Expert, Data Warehouse Expert). Why Join? Gain experience working with a major financial institution on a mission-critical upgrade project. Be part of a fast-moving, expert-level consulting team. Competitive daily rate and full-time engagement for the project duration. Opportunity to contribute to a leading-edge SimCorp upgrade initiative. Travel costs are covered as part of the engagement package.
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Olympic System Engineer
LuxembourgPermanentnegotiableJob Title: Core Banking Application Support Analyst – Olympic Platform, Luxembourg Position Overview: We are seeking a Core Banking Application Support Analyst specializing in the Olympic core banking system. The successful candidate will be responsible for the daily support, maintenance, and improvement of core banking applications, ensuring optimal system performance, business continuity, and regulatory alignment. Key Responsibilities: Provide daily operational support for the Olympic core banking platform running on IBM AS400. Analyze and resolve system issues, ensuring minimal disruption to banking operations. Maintain and enhance RPG and CL programs used in transaction processing, reporting, and automation. Develop and support batch job schedules, ensuring data integrity and processing efficiency. Collaborate with IT Infrastructure, Project Management, and Banking Operations teams to implement system improvements and new functionalities. Contribute to system integration initiatives involving Axway and Apache technologies (knowledge of these is considered a plus). Document processes and procedures, and ensure internal stakeholders are informed of system changes. Communicate effectively in English with internal departments across technical and business units. Qualifications: Proven experience working with Olympic core banking system on IBM AS400. Strong proficiency in RPG programming and CL scripting. Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills. Effective communication skills in English.
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Event-Driven System Engineer (Apache Flink, Kafka + AI)
GenevaContractTBC - negotiableEvent-Driven System Engineer – Geneva (On-site | 12-month contract) This role is 100% on-site in Geneva. No remote access, no exceptions. If that works for you, read on. A leading bank in Geneva is scaling up its real-time data infrastructure to support AI workloads, including Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG). They’re looking for an engineer who knows how to build and run high-throughput streaming systems that don’t buckle under pressure. What you’ll do: Design and build large-scale streaming pipelines using Kafka, Flink, and Beam Handle real-time data transformation and processing Integrate streams with the bank’s lakehouse architecture Monitor and fine-tune pipeline performance Work closely with AI teams to support real-time RAG use cases What you bring: 5+ years in streaming/data architecture Deep hands-on with Kafka, Flink, and event-driven systems Strong programming in Java, Python, or Scala Understanding of event-driven design Experience with cloud-based streaming tools The deal: 12-month contract, extension is possible Start ASAP Fully on-site in Geneva, banking sector
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