Software Developer - Avaloq at Nedbank Private Wealth, UK/Remote, 6-12 Months, £Contract Rate

Software Developer - Avaloq

We have an opportunity for a Software Developer to join our team based in either the Isle of Man or the UK (remote) in a limited term capacity (6-12 months). 

​

​

Job Purpose

The role holder will be part of the Middleware team and will be responsible for the development, integration, and ongoing enhancement of the Avaloq banking platform to meet the needs of the business and our clients. This role is critical in ensuring the efficient, secure, and compliant operation of the platform, which is central to our banking services. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality middleware solutions that support the core Avaloq banking platform, ensuring seamless integration with external systems and other key services.

​

​

Responsibilities & Duties

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including business analysts, project managers, and other technical teams, to understand integration requirements and deliver innovative middleware solutions using the Avaloq banking platform.
• Design, develop, and configure middleware solutions that facilitate communication between the Avaloq and other systems, such as external banking services, client management systems and regulatory platforms.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve technical issues within the integration between Avaloq platform and middleware, ensuring seamless data flows between systems.
• Work with the Middleware team to ensure the efficient operation of the Avaloq platform, including integration with APIs, web services, and databases.
• Ensure middleware solutions meet regulatory compliance standards and internal security policies, adapting the system as necessary to keep pace with evolving legal and industry requirements.
• Assist in the creation and maintenance of comprehensive technical documentation and system manuals for middleware components and integrations.
• Provide technical support to internal teams, offering solutions to challenges related to Avaloq integration.​
• Participate in the deployment of middleware upgrades and patches, ensuring minimal disruption to services and integration processes.
• Work closely with security teams to ensure middleware solutions are secure and compliant with relevant data protection and regulatory standards.
• Provide mentorship and training to junior developers and internal stakeholders to ensure effective use of the Avaloq middleware components.
• Continuously review the integration to suggest improvements, enhancements, and innovations to meet the evolving needs of the business.

​

​

Technical Skills and Experience

• In-depth experience with Avaloq CAPI and Avaloq Core Platform architecture.
• Avaloq Customisation & Integration: Strong background in middleware integration with third-party systems especially with online banking platforms.
• Proficiency in C# and REST APIs for middleware development and integration.
• Cloud-Native Development: Exposure to cloud-native projects in Azure (including Service Bus, API Management, Azure Functions, Cosmos DB, and Azure SQL Database) to enhance the middleware and Avaloq platform's scalability and functionality.
• Distributed Systems & Event-Driven Architecture: Working knowledge of software architecture patterns, particularly for distributed and event-driven systems, to ensure optimal integration and scalability within the Avaloq BEG.
• Version Control: Familiarity with version control systems such as Git for managing code and versioning in middleware projects.
• Security & Compliance: Strong understanding of security protocols, data protection, and regulatory compliance (e.g., GDPR, PCI-DSS) with hands-on experience implementing these within the Avaloq middleware environment.
• Agile Methodologies: Familiarity with Agile or Scrum methodologies and experience working in cross-functional, Agile teams.

​

​

Desirable Skills:

• Certifications/Accreditations in Avaloq – Desirable.
• Proven track record implementing Avaloq within organisations.
• Exposure to RegTech or FinTech solutions.