Senior Cortex Developer

Job description

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) Total Years of Experience: Cortex Expertise (MANDATORY): • Deep understanding of Cortex architecture, modules, and configurations Programming & Technologies: Integration & Systems: • Experience integrating Cortex with enterprise systems • Understanding of middleware and messaging systems Tools & Platforms: • CI/CD tools (Jenkins, Azure DevOps, etc.) Domain Experience (Highly Preferred): • Banking or Financial Services ( core banking environment) • Experience working with large-scale enterprise systems

Requirements

• 5–10+ years of overall experience in software development
• Minimum 3–5 years of hands-on experience specifically in Cortex platform (MUST)
• Strong hands-on experience with Cortex platform (end-to-end)
• Experience in Cortex customization, workflows, and integrations
• Ability to troubleshoot and optimize Cortex-based systems
• 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
• Familiarity with API gateways and service orchestration
• Experience with Git / version control systems
• Experience with cloud environments (AWS / Azure) is a plus

Skills