Senior Oracle FLEXCUBE Engineer

Salary Package: €48,000 to €52,000

Hybrid Working Arrangement

About Our Client

Heroix is collaborating with a respected financial services organisation that supports personal and commercial customers through modern banking products. The Organisation is committed to reliable service, responsible practices and the continued development of secure financial solutions.

Role Overview

Our Client is seeking an accomplished Senior Oracle FLEXCUBE Engineer with extensive Oracle FLEXCUBE knowledge spanning both system functionality and technical support. The position will play a central role in maintaining the Bank's core banking platform, resolving demanding production issues and contributing to implementation and upgrade initiatives.

The successful candidate will also guide technical delivery across significant software projects, shape solution designs and support the professional development of other engineers. This opportunity is suited to a confident, practically minded professional who can connect technology decisions with wider business priorities.

Key Responsibilities

Solution Architecture: Define suitable designs for sophisticated applications, ensuring that future growth, system responsiveness and ease of ongoing enhancement are properly considered.
FLEXCUBE Expertise: Apply strong technical and functional knowledge of Oracle FLEXCUBE to investigate issues, support day-to-day platform operation and assist with system releases, migrations and upgrades.
Software Engineering: Build dependable applications and system enhancements using appropriate development languages, frameworks and engineering methods.
Application Support: Coordinate the resolution of software defects and service requirements across internally developed applications and third-party products, engaging external providers whenever necessary.
Complex Troubleshooting: Examine difficult technical incidents, identify underlying causes and introduce effective solutions that strengthen platform resilience.
Development Governance: Ensure engineering activity follows approved delivery processes, internal controls, documentation standards and established departmental practices.
Project Ownership: Lead the technology-delivery component of high-priority initiatives, coordinating activities from early planning and design through testing, release and post-implementation support.
Stakeholder Engagement: Translate technical matters into clear business terms, present solution recommendations and provide informed input that supports project and operational decisions.
Collaborative Delivery: Work closely with colleagues from technology, operations and other specialist functions to achieve shared programme objectives.
Technical Leadership: Set a strong engineering direction for the team, encourage thoughtful experimentation and promote consistently high development standards.
Coaching and Knowledge Sharing: Help other engineers strengthen their capabilities through mentoring, practical guidance and the exchange of technical knowledge.
Operational Availability: Participate in support arrangements for a continuously operating banking environment, which may include scheduled on-call coverage outside standard office hours.
Additional Duties: Undertake other responsibilities that reasonably fall within the scope and seniority of the position when required by management.

Qualifications, Skills and Attributes

Education and Experience: Candidates should satisfy one of the following combinations:

An MQF Level 6 qualification in Computer Science, Information Technology or a comparable discipline, together with at least five years of relevant software engineering experience; or

At least seven years of professional experience in software engineering where a relevant academic qualification is not held; or
An MQF Level 6 Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or a related subject, accompanied by no fewer than three years of relevant professional experience.
Professional Certification: Recognised credentials in software development would be advantageous.
FLEXCUBE Knowledge: Substantial experience with Oracle FLEXCUBE is essential, including the ability to support intricate core banking operations from both functional and technical perspectives.
Implementation Exposure: Familiarity with recent FLEXCUBE deployment, migration or version-upgrade programmes is strongly preferred.
Language Skills: Excellent command of English is required to succeed in this role. The ability to communicate in Maltese would be an asset.
Communication Skills: Able to explain detailed technology concepts clearly to technical colleagues, business representatives, senior stakeholders and external service providers.
Interpersonal Skills: Builds productive working relationships across different disciplines and contributes positively within collaborative delivery teams.
Technical Skills: Demonstrates advanced software design, development and diagnostic capabilities, supported by sound knowledge of architecture, application integration and production support.
Organisation: Capable of balancing operational incidents, project deadlines and engineering priorities within a business-critical technology environment.
Self-Motivated: Takes personal responsibility for results, approaches work with confidence and maintains a practical, delivery-focused mindset.
Problem-Solving: Uses structured analysis and sound judgement to address demanding technical challenges and develop sustainable remedies.
Continuous Learning: Maintains a genuine interest in advances across software engineering, core banking technology and modern development practices.
Professional Approach: Demonstrates reliability, commitment and a clear understanding of the accountability associated with supporting essential banking platforms.

What's on Offer

Compensation: A competitive base salary complemented by performance-related incentives.
Working Hours: Standard business hours with appropriate flexibility and access to hybrid working arrangements. Due to the critical nature of the systems supported, occasional on-call availability may form part of the position.
Health Insurance: Complimentary private medical cover.
Professional Training: Access to accredited learning programmes that support continued technical and professional development.
Relocation Assistance: Support may be available to eligible candidates moving to Malta for the position.
Employee Banking Facilities: Preferential terms may be offered on qualifying staff loans and other eligible financial products.
Pension Provision: Contributions towards an occupational pension arrangement.
Inclusive Workplace: Join an organisation that encourages fairness, diversity and equal access to professional opportunities.

What Heroix Offers

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Senior Oracle FLEXCUBE Engineer

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