Senior Cortex Developer

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) Requirements Total Years of Experience: - 5–10+ years of overall experience in software development - Minimum 3–5 years of hands-on experience specifically in Cortex platform (MUST) Cortex Expertise (MANDATORY): - Strong hands-on experience with Cortex platform (end-to-end) - Deep understanding of Cortex architecture, modules, and configurations - Experience in Cortex customization, workflows, and integrations - Ability to troubleshoot and optimize Cortex-based systems Programming & Technologies: - 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 Integration & Systems: - Experience integrating Cortex with enterprise systems - Understanding of middleware and messaging systems - Familiarity with API gateways and service orchestration Tools & Platforms: - Experience with Git / version control systems - CI/CD tools (Jenkins, Azure DevOps, etc.) - Experience with cloud environments (AWS / Azure) is a plus Domain Experience (Highly Preferred): - Banking or Financial Services ( core banking environment) - Experience working with large-scale enterprise systems