Technical Consultant Professional Services
Job Title
: Technical Consultant Department
: Professional Services Location
: Jordan or Bangalore (Hybrid) Reports To
: Technical Lead Hybrid Working Model with two mandated days working from office Job Purpose
- We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Technical Consultant to join our Professional Services team
- You will be responsible for delivering high-quality software for Digital & Cards Solution to our banking and financial services customers across global markets
- As a Technical Consultant, you will take ownership of the technical aspects of customer projects, ensuring successful installation, integration, and support of product suite
Key ResponsibilitiesProject Planning & Design
- Develop detailed implementation, migration, and testing plans in alignment with customer requirements and best practices.
- Support solution design discussions by providing technical insights and identifying potential integration points and risks.
- Implementation & Configuration
- Perform the installation and configuration of Client software.
- Collaborate with Architects and Technical Integrators to deploy tailored solutions that meet specific business and technical needs.
- Business Requirements Implementation
- Translate functional requirements into technical implementation tasks, ensuring accurate and timely delivery of all solution components.
- Assist in the customization and parameterization of the platform with development team to suit customer needs
Testing & Certification
- Conduct system integration testing (SIT) and support user acceptance testing (UAT) in collaboration with customer teams.
- Assist clients in completing EFT Switch certification, ensuring compliance with relevant standards and interfaces.
Troubleshooting & Issue Resolution
- Identify and troubleshoot technical issues during and after implementation.
- Work with the Client`s Customer Support team to resolve escalated incidents and provide timely resolutions and root cause analysis.
Customer Engagement & Training
- Deliver end-user training sessions, system walkthroughs, and knowledge transfers to client IT and business teams.
- Provide post-go-live support and assist in smooth transition to production operations.
UAT Support
- Coordinate with customer business and QA teams during User Acceptance Testing. Monitor UAT activities, assist with defect triaging and resolution, and ensure all critical issues are addressed in a timely manner.
- Validate that the system meets agreed functional and technical requirements prior to sign-off.
Production Go-Live Activities
- Prepare production environments by conducting pre-go-live readiness checks.
- Participate in cutover planning, final data migration, and configuration validation.
- Support the execution of go-live events, monitor system behaviour, and resolve any immediate post-launch issues.
- Ensure stability of the system in production during the post-production period and closely coordinate with Support and internal stakeholders.
Handover to Client
- Prepare and deliver a comprehensive handover package including all system configuration details, user manuals, technical documentation, and operational guidelines.
- Conduct knowledge transfer sessions for client IT and operations teams.
- Formally transition the project to the Customer Support team with complete documentation and issue resolution summaries.
Documentation & Handover
- Create and maintain comprehensive documentation, including installation guides, configuration records, operational procedures, and technical handover reports for Customer Support teams.
Critical CompetenciesCommunication Skills:
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to produce high-quality documentation and deliver impactful presentations. Ability to facilitate discussions and resolve conflicts or divergent stakeholder expectations during meetings.
Technical Proficiency:
- Solid understanding of IT infrastructure, including operating systems (Windows, UNIX), databases (Oracle), and networking basics.
- Familiarity with scripting languages (e.g., Shell, PowerShell, or equivalent) and file processing for task automation.
- Proficiency in industry-standard tools such as Microsoft Visio, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and ticketing systems (e.g., JIRA, ServiceNow).
Agile Methodology:
- Familiarity with agile development methodologies and experience working in an agile environment.
Domain Knowledge
- Good understanding of banking operations, digital banking channels, payment systems, and self-service banking platforms.
- Experience with multi-phase, multi-tier project delivery models, involving diverse stakeholders (e.g., clients, third parties, internal teams).
- Ability to work under pressure and adapt in fast-paced, high-stakes environments.
- Banking Product Knowledge:?Thorough understanding of suite of products and implementation methodology.
- Banking Knowledge: Good knowledge of banking concepts, self-service banking, accounting procedures, and banking operations.
Qualifications and Experience
- Engineering degree or Postgraduate diploma with an IT background.
- 2-5 years hands-on experience with banking related projects ideally with a successful track record in customer-facing situations.
- Basic knowledge of networking and database concepts, and good programming knowledge.
Success Metrics
- On-time delivery: Deliver projects on time as per project timelines.
- Quality Assurance: ensure full testing coverage & following best practices for defects management
- Mentorship: Provide mentorship to junior technical consultant
- Customer Satisfaction: High levels of customer satisfaction and positive feedback.
- Project Success: Successful implementation of Client`s solutions (SW installation & configuration) as per agreed scope
Equal Opportunity Statement:
- Our Client is an equal opportunity employer.
- We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.