We are a leading financial institution, a key player in the Maltese market and part of a highly diversified multi-national group of companies. Employing a team of 270 employees, the Bank offers a full range of lending and savings solutions to both personal and business customers. We strive to offer a highly personalised service through our network of thirteen retail branches spread across the Maltese Islands.

We are a team of inspired people who believe that opportunities start with a conversation.

Duties and responsibilities

We are seeking a skilled Full-stack Developer with banking or financial industry experience. As a member of our development team, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining innovative software solutions that leverage the Core Banking System's capabilities. The candidate will be an integral part of the Digital Transformation initiative, and due to his/ her expertise and strong software development skills, will be instrumental in delivering user-friendly and robust digital banking applications.

You will be responsible to: 

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather and analyse requirements, design solutions, and develop software applications;
• Develop and maintain user interfaces, workflows, and business logic adhering to best practices and design guidelines;
• Implement integrations with external systems, APIs, and databases to enable seamless data exchange and interoperability;
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code following coding standards and best practices, while performing thorough testing to ensure software quality and reliability;
• Troubleshoot and debug software issues, analyse system performance bottlenecks, and implement optimisations for improved efficiency;
• Collaborate with QA team to ensure proper testing and validation of software components, addressing any identified defects or issues;
• Stay up to date with the latest updates and enhancements, actively contributing ideas and recommendations for leveraging new features and capabilities;
• Implement visually appealing and user-friendly interfaces, ensuring a seamless and intuitive user experience;
• Collaborate with product owners, architects, and stakeholders to refine requirements, provide technical guidance, and contribute to the overall product roadmap;
• Keep abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies, proactively exploring opportunities to enhance development processes and improve software solutions.

Experience and knowledge

You must have:

• A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or in a related field;
• Proven experience as a full stack developer or similar role, with a focus on developing mobile and/or web applications;
• Strong understanding of digital banking concepts, including online banking, mobile banking, and customer experience management;
• Solid knowledge of web technologies such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and frameworks like Angular or React;
• Experience with Red Hat Process Automation would be considered as plus;
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyse complex requirements and propose efficient and scalable solutions;
• Familiarity with agile development methodologies and practices, including version control systems (e.g., Git) and collaborative development workflows;
• Experience in designing and developing pipelines (e.g. Jenkins);
• Experience in implementing and consuming RESTful APIs;
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

What we Offer

• Ongoing personal development;
• Preferential interest rates on home loans, personal loans and home value loans;
• Comprehensive support for academic advancement through fully subsidized staff study loans;
• Private clinic health insurance coverage, extendable to dependants;
• Life insurance and personal accident cover;
• Free ophthalmic examinations;
• Private counselling sessions in collaboration with Richmond Foundation;
• Additional half-day leave for birthday celebrations;
• Annual performance appraisals and salary reviews;
• €250 annual wellness allowance;
• Complimentary mammogram screenings for female employees aged over 40 and PSA screenings for male employees aged over 40;
• Flexible work arrangements (role permitting); and
• Various corporate discounts.

BNF Bank plc is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.