The Bank of Ireland Group has formed a programme team responsible for transitioning the Bank from its legacy technical infrastructure to a new, integrated real time platform

Purpose of the Role:

The Integration Technical Platform Owner will mature the delivery capability through enabling integration capabilities (Mulesoft, MQ, other) within Bank of Ireland, enabling and scaling appropriate API capability

Key Accountabilities:

• Bridging the gap between solution architecture, detailed technical design and technical delivery of solutions on the new Bank (CBSP) Platform.
• Act as a technical reference for design, development, testing and deployment knowledge.
• Lead the enablement and build out of API capability through various platforms.
• Establish internal Integration delivery capability for Bank of Ireland while maintaining a good balance with our delivery partners.
• Manage vendor relationships insofar as technical delivery through the Software Development Lifecycle is concerned.
• Ensure that functional and non-functional quality criteria are documented, understood and adhered to.

• Detailed analysis and remediation of performance characteristics during and after a performance test - amongst other similar non-functional engineering topics.

• Ensure that integration patterns from upstream systems and into downstream systems are well understood and thoroughly built and tested.
• Deep expertise in contemporary software development processes such as Test Driven Development, Feature Toggling, Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery etc.
• Evolve the technology stack in collaboration with our partners to rapid deployment and high availability
• Ensure that service introduction and operational requirements are clearly understood and documented. Where necessary support the operations teams with expertise to support integration tools and software in production environments.
• Influence, evolve and mature the broader IT Operating Model regarding plan, change and run activities to ensure an efficient and effective omni-channel platform for BOI into the future.

What is the Opportunity?

This is an exciting opportunity to work on the exciting T24 transformation programme and lead a team.

Essential Skills and Experience:

Proven experience in the IT domain specifically in Architecture and Development management.

Experience of Change and technical leadership on large transformational programmes -Core banking implementation experience is of particular importance

• Deep technical expertise in the following areas:
  • API, Mulesoft, IBM MQ and other integration software components
  • Integration frameworks and paradigms i.e. Service Oriented Architectures and Microservices.
  • Performance and non-functional engineering expertise through the software stack from the systems of engagement to systems of record.

• Strong leadership and people management skills.

• Strong Risk and Compliance Focus with an understanding IT Business Continuity best practices.

Essential Qualifications:

• Leaving certificate - minimum of 5 passes (grade D or above) at Ordinary Level, which must includeEnglish and Maths, or equivalent or superseding qualification

Desirable Requirements:

• 3rd level degree in a relevant discipline

Where Agency assistance is required Bank of Ireland Recruitment Team will engage directly with suppliers. Unsolicited CVs / profiles will not be accepted for this role.

Bank of Ireland Group is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace which values and benefits from the diversity of our workforce.