State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), the Central Bank, is looking for talented and energetic candidates for the following OG-3 and OG-4 positions in Digital Innovation & Settlements Department (DISD), based in Karachi.

Software Engineer (OG-3)

Key responsibilities of the incumbent will include, but not limited to, the following: Assisting the Divisional Head in the development of business design documents for various domestic/international use-cases associated with RAAST. Preparing feasibility assessments for new and innovative use cases. Developing concept papers, proposals, and presentations to highlight advancements in the current usage of RAAST. Overseeing participant on-boarding on the RAAST platform. Analyzing and resolving software bugs & issues, debug and troubleshoot as needed. Implementing security best practices and participate in security reviews to safeguard systems. Providing guidance, support, and follow-up to banks regarding their assigned targets for RAAST, including Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). Collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive the adoption of digital payments across Pakistan. Assisting team in drafting scheme rules and operational manuals for RAAST use cases. Reviewing and updating Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) with a focus on maintaining quality control standards Comprehensive understanding of payment systems and having updated knowledge of new developments in retail payments and digitization. Performing any additional tasks assigned by superiors as needed.

 Eligibility Criteria:

Education:	Bachelor’s or Master's degree (with a minimum of 16 years of education) in Computer Science / Software Engineering / Information Systems / Computer Systems/ Systems design/ data sciences or other IT related disciplines from reputable HEC recognized domestic or foreign university. Preference will be given to candidates having relevant certifications in Software development/ Information Security/ Software quality assurance, etc.
Age:	Maximum 30 years, as on the date of advertisement. Relaxation may be allowed in case of additional relevant experience and certifications.
Experience:	At least 5 years of post-qualification experience in software development and their testing and quality assurance methodologies with at least 2 years of experience in digital payments, payment systems, and/or alternate delivery channels. Familiarity with various payment and banking systems and their operations, such as RAAST, PRISM, IBFT etc. and experience in development & maintenance of applications and APIs, preferably on Unix/Linux/Windows Platform would be an added advantage. Excellent analytical and writing skills from both business and technology side would be preferred.

 Link to Apply:

https://career.sbp.org.pk

Application Administrator (OG-4)

Key responsibilities of the incumbent will include, but not limited to, the following: Manage, maintain and optimize the core business application and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams for smooth operations of business application. Perform configuration monitoring and proactively review statistics for errors, capacity and performance issues of production and other environments. Monitor and analyse system performance, perform system tuning, patches implementation & their testing, stress testing, application testing, system integration during product life cycle. Configure and upgrade software applications, identify and resolve technical/operational issues in a timely manner to minimize downtime and disruptions. Analyse application performance, identify bottlenecks and ensure reliability, and overall user experience. Maintain complete record of change request documentation by collaborating with vendor and other stake holders. Keep record of all software changes and maintain software library. Maintain accurate and up-to-date system documentation related to application, configurations, troubleshooting steps, and user guides for reference and knowledge sharing. Ensure synchronization of Production, Staging and testing environment for Business Application. Collaborate with the Business Continuity Planning (BCP) team and ensure that proactive measures have been taken for 24/7 availability of systems. Collaborate with the IT team and external vendors to troubleshoot and resolve application-related problems for optimum performance of the system. Oversee the application's integration with other systems, ensuring seamless data exchange and interoperability. Identify potential risks and areas for improvement in the application's performance and reliability, and propose appropriate solutions. Conduct training sessions for new users and provide ongoing training opportunities to promote efficient and effective application usage. Keep license record of all associated products and ensure timely renew of licenses.Monitor & analyse system performance, perform system tuning, patches implementation & their testing, stress testing, application testing, system integration during product life cycle.

 Eligibility Criteria:

Education:	Master’s or Bachelor’s degree (with a minimum of 16 years of education) in Engineering (Computer, Software, Systems, Telecommunication or similar discipline), Mathematics, Statistics, or Business Administration from an HEC recognized university or a reputable foreign university. Candidates having relevant certifications and experience in the area of digital financial services will be preferred.
Age:	Maximum 38 years, as on the date of advertisement. Relaxation may be allowed in case of additional relevant experience and certifications.
Experience:	Minimum 10 years of post-qualification working experience in application administration and maintenance of enterprise-level software applications (preferably in payments system and / or alternate delivery channels) with at least 3 years in middle management position. Good command on Linux & Windows Operating systems with hands of experience on Oracle database operations, SQL and data storage. In-depth understanding of application development process its life cycle, trouble shooting, system integration and strong documentation skills. Familiarity with security protocols, data protection, access controls and user access management on large applications. Experience in database security principles, backup/recovery procedures. Strong technical proficiency in REST APIs and their integration. Proficiency in programming languages i.e. Python, Java, JavaScript. Familiarity with payment messaging standards, such as ISO 20022, ISO8583 Experience with instant payment systems is a significant advantage. Excellent analytical and writing skills from both business and technology side would also be an advantage.

 Link to Apply:

https://career.sbp.org.pk

 Compensation:

Competitive compensation package, as per State Bank rules.

 Application Procedure:

Interested candidates meeting the above-stated eligibility criteria may submit their applications online on https://www.sbp.org.pk/careers/status.asp. Last date of application submission is January 29, 2024. Applications, which are not in accordance with defined requirements in the advertisement, will not be entertained. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Females, candidates from minorities, transgender persons and persons with disability are encouraged to apply.

Any candidate who misinforms, attempts to influence the recruitment process in any manner, tries to obtain support for his/her candidature by inappropriate means or tampers with evidence of his/her age, educational and other certificates, shall be disqualified from the current and any future recruitment process at the Bank; even if the candidate is otherwise eligible.