Associate, Backend Engineering, WRB Tech

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Job Summary

Backend development is a role that is a hands-on developer role focusing on back-end development including component building, framework building and eventually contribute to project delivery.

You will be working alongside and managing other Engineers and Developers working on different layers of the Applications. Therefore, a commitment to collaborative problem solving, sophisticated design, and the creation of quality products is essential.

Key Responsibilities

Back End Development :

Architect, develop, and maintain server-side logic and database systems using programming languages such as Node.js, Python, or Java.

Design and implement RESTful APIs and web services to facilitate communication between the front end and back end layers of the application.

Implement data models, business logic, and authentication / authorization mechanisms to ensure security and integrity of the application.

Database Management :

Design and optimize database schemas, queries, and indexes to support efficient data storage and retrieval.

Work with relational databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL) or NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra) depending on project requirements.

Implement data migration, backup, and recovery procedures to ensure data integrity and availability.

Deep knowledge in PL / SQL and DB Objects

Integration and Testing :

Integrate front end and back end components to create seamless end-to-end functionality for web applications.

Write unit tests, integration tests, and end-to-end tests to ensure the reliability, scalability, and performance of the software solution.

Conduct code reviews and collaborate with QA engineers to identify and address defects and bugs in a timely manner.

Deployment and DevOps :

Deploy web applications to cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) using containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) and deployment tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI / CD).

Implement continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI / CD) pipelines to automate software build, testing, and deployment processes.

Monitor application performance and troubleshoot issues in production environments to ensure high availability and reliability.

Skills and Experience

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience). with 8+ years of experience in development domain particularly java tech stack

Proficiency in Swift and / or Objective-C programming languages, with a deep understanding of iOS SDK, APIs, and frameworks.

Experience with Xcode, Git, and other development tools.

Strong understanding of iOS app architecture, design patterns (e.g., MVC, MVVM), and best practices.

Knowledge of UI / UX design principles and ability to collaborate effectively with designers to create visually appealing and intuitive interfaces.

Familiarity with RESTful APIs, JSON, and other web technologies for data exchange.

Understanding of mobile app performance optimization techniques and tools.

Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently or in a team environment.

Experience with cross-platform development frameworks (e.g., React Native, Flutter) is a plus.

Contributions to open-source projects or participation in developer communities is a plus.

About Standard Chartered

We're an international bank, nimble enough to act, big enough for impact. For more than 170 years, we've worked to make a positive difference for our clients, communities, and each other. We question the status quo, love a challenge and enjoy finding new opportunities to grow and do better than before. If you're looking for a career with purpose and you want to work for a bank making a difference, we want to hear from you. You can count on us to celebrate your unique talents and we can't wait to see the talents you can bring us.

Our purpose, to drive commerce and prosperity through our unique diversity, together with our brand promise, to be here for good are achieved by how we each live our valued behaviours. When you work with us, you'll see how we value difference and advocate inclusion.

Together we : Do the right thing

and are assertive, challenge one another, and live with integrity, while putting the client at the heart of what we do

Never settle,

continuously striving to improve and innovate, keeping things simple and learning from doing well, and not so well

Are better together,

we can be ourselves, be inclusive, see more good in others, and work collectively to build for the long term

What we offer

In line with our Fair Pay Charter,

we offer a competitive salary and benefits to support your mental, physical, financial and social wellbeing.

Core bank funding for retirement savings, medical and life insurance,

with flexible and voluntary benefits available in some locations.

Time-off

including annual leave, parental / maternity (20 weeks), sabbatical (12 months maximum) and volunteering leave (3 days), along with minimum global standards for annual and public holiday, which is combined to 30 days minimum.

Flexible working

options based around home and office locations, with flexible working patterns.

Proactive wellbeing support

through Unmind, a market-leading digital wellbeing platform, development courses for resilience and other human skills, global Employee Assistance Programme, sick leave, mental health first-aiders and all sorts of self-help toolkits

A continuous learning culture

to support your growth, with opportunities to reskill and upskill and access to physical, virtual and digital learning.

Being part of an inclusive and values driven organisation,

one that embraces and celebrates our unique diversity, across our teams, business functions and geographies - everyone feels respected and can realise their full potential.