What do we do

As a pioneer for digital transformation GFT develops sustainable solutions across new technologies – from cloud engineering and artificial intelligence to blockchain/DLT. With its deep technological expertise, strong partnerships, and comprehensive market know-how GFT offers advice to the financial and insurance sectors, as well as in the manufacturing industry. Through the intelligent use of IT solutions GFT increases productivity and creates added value for clients. Companies gain easy and safe access to scalable IT-applications and innovative business models.

Who are we

Having started in Germany in 1987, GFT Technologies has grown to become a trusted Software Engineering and Consulting specialist for the international financial industry, counting many of the world’s largest and best-known Banks as our clients. We are an organization that empowers you to not only explore but raise your potential and seek out opportunities that add value. At GFT, diversity, equality, and inclusion are at the core of who we are. Ensuring a diverse and inclusive working environment for all communities is one of the main pillars of our diversity strategy, based on our core values and culture. We have been certified for 2022/23 as a ‘Great place to work’ in the APAC region. So, if you want to have the opportunity to work with an outstanding and progressive organization this position could be right for you.

Role Summary

We are looking for a Pega Developer to join our team. As a Pega Developer, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining applications built on the Pega platform. You will be working closely with the business analysts and other developers to understand the requirements and design of the applications. 

As a Pega Developer, you should have experience in Java and JavaScript programming. You should also be familiar with relational databases such as Oracle or MySQL. 

Responsibilities 

• Work on developing and maintaining applications built on the Pega platform
• Understand the requirements and design of the applications
• Write code in Java and JavaScript programming languages
• Test and debug the applications
• Deploy applications on the servers
• Coordination with the project manager to ensure that the business architecture meets the customer's needs
• Monitor the performance of the applications and make necessary changes
• Bringing company databases, legacy software, and online services together
• Troubleshooting application problems, code errors, and bottlenecks
• Performing system performance tests
• Keeping the privacy of all system programs intact

Requirements 

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or software engineering
• Working experience is a must as a Pega developer
• Advanced understanding of Pega PRPC 5.x/6.x/7.x
• Knowledge of Java, JSP, J2EE, XML, and EJB
• Knowledge of Scrum and Agile methodologies
• Understanding of coding languages such as Java, Angular JS, and JQuery is required
• Understanding of web technologies such as HTML5, JavaScript, CSS, and XML
• Outstanding project management abilities
• Capability to handle difficult software problems

An experienced Pega Developer is responsible for developing and maintaining applications built on the Pega platform. As a Pega Developer, you will be involved in all aspects of the software development life cycle, from requirements gathering to deployment and support. Skillful Pega Developers will also have a strong understanding of object-oriented programming and experience with relational databases and web technologies. 

In addition, they should be able to work effectively in a team environment and have good communication skills. 

(Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to every candidate individually. If you have not received a response from GFT regarding your application within 10 workdays, please consider that we have decided to proceed with other candidates. We truly appreciate your interest in GFT and thank you for your understanding.)