Senior Developer

About the Role We are seeking an experienced Senior Developer / Technical Lead to lead the design, development and implementation of Python-based applications supporting banking operations, process automation and AML/KYC systems. You will play a key role in driving technical solutions, leading development activities and ensuring the successful delivery of scalable, secure and high-performance applications within a banking environment. Key Responsibilities - Lead requirement gathering, technical analysis, solution design and implementation of complex banking applications. - Drive the development of Python-based full-stack applications and process automation solutions. - Design, develop and implement scalable backend services using Python, Django and REST APIs. - Lead frontend development using React, JavaScript and CSS/SCSS. - Analyse existing systems, identify technical challenges and propose effective solutions. - Design and implement system integrations involving MQ, microservices and high-volume batch processing. - Oversee database design, SQL development and query optimisation using MS SQL Server and Oracle. - Ensure application quality through code reviews, unit testing, integration testing and technical documentation. - Drive engineering best practices, including Agile/Scrum, CI/CD, DevOps and Test-Driven Development. - Ensure compliance with change management, engineering review and software development standards. - Work closely with business stakeholders, architects, project managers and technical teams to ensure successful project delivery. - Mentor junior developers and provide technical guidance to the development team. - Identify opportunities to improve system performance, scalability, reliability and operational efficiency. Requirements - Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems or a related discipline. - At least 8–10+ years of hands-on software development experience. - Strong experience in Python, Django and full-stack application development. - Strong frontend development experience with React, JavaScript, CSS and SCSS. - Solid experience in designing and developing REST APIs and backend services. - Strong database skills in MS SQL Server and Oracle, including database design and SQL query optimisation. - Good knowledge of Linux/Unix environments and Shell Scripting. - Experience designing and implementing enterprise-level applications with high availability and scalability. - Strong experience in system integration, MQ, microservices and high-volume batch processing. - Experience with Agile/Scrum, Waterfall, CI/CD, DevOps and Test-Driven Development. - Strong understanding of unit testing, object-oriented design, UML and software architecture. - Experience with source control, development tools and release/deployment management. - Proven experience in technical leadership, solution design and guiding development teams. - Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication and stakeholder management skills. Good to Have: - Experience in AML/KYC systems, banking applications or financial services technology. - Knowledge of transaction monitoring, sanctions screening, regulatory compliance or risk management platforms. - Exposure to AML/KYC solutions such as NICE Actimize, SAS AML or Verafin. - Experience with RegTech platforms and banking workflow automation. - Strong knowledge of CI/CD toolchains, release orchestration and environment management.