State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), the Central Bank, regulates the monetary and credit system of country and fosters its growth in the best national interest with a view to securing monetary stability and optimum utilization of the country’s productive resources. Consistent strengthening of its regulatory and supervisory regime is reflected in the performance and resilience of the banking sector in the face of recent challenging macro financial environment.

SBP is looking for high caliber and dynamic professionals for the contractual positions in Information Systems Department, based at Karachi.

Software Developer

Key responsibilities of the incumbent will include, but not limited to, the following:
	Analyze existing business processes and propose automation solutions through reengineering.
	Document & build diagrams of business workflows, develop business requirement specifications
	Convert business requirements into technical specifications and solution design documents
	Business application software development and maintenance utilizing tool & technologies such as: Database designers, SQL, PL/SQL, Microsoft Dot.Net platform, Oracle APEX, Oracle Forms & Reports, Oracle Weblogics, Oracle SQL Loader, Java, JavaScript, jQuery, PHP, XML, Python, HTML5, CSS3, and other web application design & development techniques.
	Perform software testing such as Unit, UAT, integration, and system.
	Prepare Training and User Manuals materials, presentations and FAQs etc.
	Coordinate and resolve all integration and interfaces related issues
	Configure & test application security parameters
	Actively Seek New Programming Knowledge
	Code and Deploy Applications in a Cross-Platform, Cross-Browser Environment
	Document Project Build and Maintenance
	Experience Building User Interfaces and Prototypes From Wireframes and Designs
	Familiar With Development and Debugging Tools for Cross-Browser Issues
	Familiar With Social Media and Third Party APIs
	Responsible for Analysis, Design, Develop, implementation and rollout of new Applications to meet the business requirements
	Perform gap analysis to evaluate & recommend changes on business or application side
	Thoroughly analyze the impact of the new system changes and enhancements.
	Unit testing and conduct CRP & UAT for new customization/development
	Perform Unite and Performance Testing tasks
	Coordinate and resolve all integration and Interfaces related issues
	Resolve the issues/bugs/errors in Applications by providing immediate support and ensure the smooth functioning of all Applications
	Coordinate with helpdesk to resolve the technical support calls assigned to him
	Work with end users to define and test system security parameters such as responsibilities, request sets and users authorization
	Participate in DR and BCP exercises
	Responsible for system related upgrades and testing thereof

 Eligibility Criteria:

Education	Must have a Master’s or Bachelor’s degree with 16 years of education in in Computer Science / Software Engineering / Information Systems / Computer Systems or other IT related disciplines from HEC recognized university or from a reputable foreign university. Preference will be given to candidates with Certifications in relevant areas.
Age:	Maximum 30 years, as of the date of submission of application (as per CNIC). Relaxation maybe allowed in case of additional relevant experience.
Experience:	At least 1 year of post-qualification industry experience of software designing & development and database schemas in various DBMS such as Oracle, DB2 and SQL Server.
Competencies:	Excellent skills in coordination, planning & organizing, relationship building, problem solving and customer service. Strong analytical abilities along with good interpersonal & communication skills.

 Compensation

Competitive compensation package, as per State Bank rules

 Application Procedure

Interested candidates, meeting the above mentioned eligibility criteria may send detailed CVs along with covering letter addressed to Joint Director, Resource Management, HRD, State Bank of Pakistan, 10th Floor, SBP Main Building, I.I. Chundrigar Road, Karachi, enclosing therewith their CVs, most recent photograph and attested copies of all relevant documents. Last date of application submission is April 6, 2020. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applications with incomplete CVs, especially which are devoid of Photograph, Date of Birth, experience/qualification dates or any other important information will not be shortlisted. Selection process may also include written test.

SBP is an equal opportunity Employer and female candidates are encouraged to apply.

Misinformation and any attempt to influence the selection process will be considered a definite disqualification at any stage of the process for current as well as for all future recruitments in the Bank, even if the candidate is otherwise qualified.