Ascendion

Ascendion is looking to hire a Business Analyst expertise in Business Banking and mobile banking platforms, ideally within the UK financial services landscape. Key Responsibilities Documentation: Prepare clear and detailed Business Requirement Documents (BRDs), Functional Specification Documents (FSDs), Use Cases, and Mobile App User Stories. Business Banking Domain Expertise: Bring deep understanding of UK-specific business banking operations including onboarding, KYC/AML, CHAPS/BACS/Faster Payments, business loan servicing, and integration with accounting tools (e.g., Xero, Sage). Compliance & Security: Ensure all features meet UK regulatory requirements such as FCA guidelines, PSD2, GDPR, and applicable anti-fraud and data protection standards. Exposure to native mobile application development cycles (iOS and Android), either directly or in collaboration with mobile teams. Ensure adherence to UK-specific financial regulations such as FCA, PSD2, Open Banking, APP Scam Codes, and GDPR, especially where customer data and transactional services are involved. About Us: Ascendion is a global, leading provider of AI-first software engineering services, delivering transformative solutions across North America, APAC, and Europe. We are headquartered in New Jersey. We combine technology and talent to deliver tech debt relief, improve engineering productivity solutions, and accelerate time to value, driving our clients' digital journeys with efficiency and velocity. Guided by our "Engineering to the power of AI" EngineeringAI methodology, we integrate AI into software engineering, enterprise operations, and talent orchestration, to address critical challenges of trust, speed, and capital. For more information, please go to With Ascendion ( ), you: Will get to work on numerous challenging and exciting projects on our various offerings including Salesforce, AI/Data Science, Generative AI/ML, Automation, Cloud Enterprise and Product/Platform Engineering. At Ascendion you have high chances of project extension or redeployment to other clients. Additionally, you can also share CV of anyone you know. We have a referral policy in place.

About the Role: We are seeking an experienced and visionary Technical Lead with deep expertise in Java Springboot, microservices architecture, and solution design to lead the backend engineering efforts of our enterprise platforms. You'll work closely with engineering managers, architects, mobile teams, and product stakeholders to deliver scalable, secure, and maintainable solutions. Job Description: Java Lead engineer will play a critical role in the design, development, and implementation of mission - critical applications and systems. They leverage their extensive technical expertise and leadership skills to lead complex projects, mentor junior team members and drive innovation across the organization. They are proficient in all aspects of engineering disciplines, and they often have a deeper understanding of architecture and design principles. They lead the technical direction and executions of deliveries, ensuring high quality solution aligned with business goals. Lead engineers drive continuous improvement and innovations, exploring new technologies and approaches to enhance team productivity and efficiency. Looking for someone who has clear basic fundamentals. CI/CD - Docker or Kubernetes concepts. Reactive Programming experience. Common Logging experience. Top Skills/Must Have: Java Development (Java 21/ Java 17/ Java 8). Micro-services Architecture - Spring/Springboot. Cloud - Azure is good to have but any other cloud experience should do. Banking/Investment Banking Domain experience.

About the Role: We are seeking a strategic and detail-oriented Business Analyst with deep expertise in the banking and financial services domain and a solid understanding of native mobile applications (iOS & Android). This role involves working closely with stakeholders to gather, analyze, and document business requirements while ensuring that mobile and digital banking solutions align with regulatory standards and customer experience goals. Key Responsibilities: • Requirement Gathering: Collaborate with stakeholders to elicit, analyze, and validate business, functional, and non-functional requirements with a focus on mobile banking applications and digital experiences. • Documentation: Prepare clear and detailed Business Requirement Documents (BRDs), Functional Specification Documents (FSDs), Use Cases, and Mobile App User Stories. • Mobile & Banking Expertise: Understand and bridge both core banking systems and mobile platforms, covering features such as onboarding, authentication, transactions, payments, alerts, KYC, and mobile security. • Agile Participation: Work in Agile or hybrid delivery models, contributing to backlog grooming, sprint planning, and mobile app UAT support. • Testing & Validation: Assist in designing mobile-specific test cases, conduct mobile UI/UX validations, support UAT execution, and help validate app functionality against business objectives. • Compliance & Security: Ensure adherence to UK-specific financial regulations such as FCA, PSD2, Open Banking, APP Scam Codes, and GDPR, especially where customer data and transactional services are involved. Required Qualifications: • 5+ years of experience as a Business Analyst in the banking or financial services domain with at least 2+ years focused on Personal Current Accounts. • Exposure to native mobile application development cycles (iOS and Android), either directly or in collaboration with mobile teams. • Strong knowledge in one or more banking areas: Retail/Corporate Banking, Payments, Core Banking Systems, Lending, Trade Finance, Risk & Compliance. • Proven ability to write detailed BRDs, FSDs, mobile user stories, and user flow diagrams. • Familiarity with tools like JIRA, Confluence, Visio, Balsamiq, or Figma. • Excellent communication, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills.

Join our tech team to lead end-to-end software releases across backend microservices and native mobile apps (iOS/Android). You'll manage CI/CD pipelines, ensure compliance (SOX, PCI-DSS), and collaborate with DevOps, QA, and product teams. Must have 4+ years in release/DevOps, mobile app store experience, and cloud/container deployment skills. Apply now to shape secure, seamless digital banking experiences!

Job Description: We are seeking a skilled Murex Business Analyst to join our dynamic team supporting the Murex UaaS (Upgrade-as-a-Service) platform. This role will suit someone with a strong understanding of financial products, market data, and Murex configuration , ideally within a banking or trading environment. Key Responsibilities Work closely with Front Office and Risk teams to configure simulation views, dynamic tables, PLVA, RM , and other Murex reporting components. Manage product definitions and ensure accurate setup of insertions/events in Murex. Investigate and resolve functional/system incidents and discrepancies. Maintain and configure static data, market data, and GOM settings including user permissions and FO desk setups. Collaborate in an Agile (Kanban) environment, participating in daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and backlog grooming. (Desirable) Support enhancements and queries related to the MRB (Murex Risk Base) module. Key Skills & Experience Proven experience as a Murex Business Analyst, preferably in a capital markets or investment banking environment. Strong knowledge of financial instruments, P&L, sensitivities, risk, and trade lifecycle. Hands-on expertise in Murex configuration (simulation views, reports, static/market data, FO desk setup). Analytical mindset with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex issues. Experience working in Agile / Kanban methodology. (Nice to have) Familiarity with the MRB module in Murex.

Position Details: Job Title: Business Analyst Location: London, UK(Hybrid) About the Role: Requirement Gathering: Collaborate with stakeholders to elicit, analyze, and validate business, functional, and non-functional requirements with a focus on mobile banking applications and digital experiences. Documentation: Prepare clear and detailed Business Requirement Documents (BRDs), Functional Specification Documents (FSDs), Use Cases, and Mobile App User Stories. Mobile & Banking Expertise: Understand and bridge both core banking systems and mobile platforms, covering features such as onboarding, authentication, transactions, payments, alerts, KYC, and mobile security. Stakeholder Management: Act as a key liaison between business units, UX/UI teams, mobile development teams (iOS/Android), QA, and IT to ensure alignment of mobile solutions with business needs. Solution Design: Participate in solution discussions, user journey mapping, gap analysis, and process re-engineering to improve customer experience on mobile apps. Agile Participation: Work in Agile or hybrid delivery models, contributing to backlog grooming, sprint planning, and mobile app UAT support. Testing & Validation: Assist in designing mobile-specific test cases, conduct mobile UI/UX validations, support UAT execution, and help validate app functionality against business objectives. Compliance & Security: Ensure adherence to UK-specific financial regulations such as FCA, PSD2, Open Banking, APP Scam Codes, and GDPR, especially where customer data and transactional services are involved.

Should have French Language skills (prefer native speaker if possible OR C level expertise) Must have technical background (working in IT or similar and having exp supporting customers) Daily work involves support over phone & Email Prior customer support experience is required French + English language check would be done in interview

Job Title: Java Swing Developer Location: Bromley (Hybrid) We are looking for a talented Java Developer with expertise in Swing and FX trading to join our team. Responsibilities: - Develop and maintain Java applications with a focus on Swing for front-end development. - Collaborate with traders and quants to create and enhance trading and pricing tools. - Implement real-time data processing and analysis to support trading operations. - Build and optimize tools for pricing and risk management of FX assets.

Job Description: Develop and maintain AI-powered web applications using React, JavaScript, and Python, ensuring high performance and scalability. Integrate AI/ML models into production systems, working closely with data scientists to optimize deployment and performance. Design and implement end-to-end full-stack architectures, including front-end UI, back-end services, and database management. Stay updated on emerging AI technologies and assess their feasibility for enhancing application capabilities. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build, test, and deploy AI-driven solutions, ensuring seamless user experiences and system efficiency.

Develop and maintain AI-powered web applications using React, JavaScript, and Python, ensuring high performance and scalability. Integrate AI/ML models into production systems, working closely with data scientists to optimize deployment and performance. Design and implement end-to-end full-stack architectures, including front-end UI, back-end services, and database management. Stay updated on emerging AI technologies and assess their feasibility for enhancing application capabilities. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build, test, and deploy AI-driven solutions, ensuring seamless user experiences and system efficiency.

Seeking an experienced Project Manager with 5+ years in the travel industry, expertise in NDC deployment, and strong project management skills (PMP certification preferred). Proficiency in Smartsheet and familiarity with agile, waterfall, and hybrid methodologies are essential. Ideal candidates will have experience in product development, operations, or deployment.

Job Title: AWS Engineer (OpenSearch) Work Location: London, UK (Hybrid) Job Description: We are looking for an experienced AWS Observability Engineer specializing in the Elasticsearch (ELS) Stack to design, implement, and optimize observability solutions across our cloud infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in building OpenSearch infrastructure . Expertise in AWS services, log management, metric monitoring, and dashboards to ensure system performance, availability, and security. Seeking experience in Deploying Logging/Opensearch infrastructure, Configuring Platform and applications to send logs to Open Search. Expertise in the ELS Stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana). Designing centralized logging, building Kibana dashboards, optimizing observability with AWS services (CloudWatch, CloudTrail, S3), and automating workflows using Python or Terraform. Configure platforms/applications to forward logs to OpenSearch. Optimize log ingestion pipelines and troubleshoot issues. Collaborate with teams to integrate logging into CI/CD pipelines. Ensure security, compliance, and scalability of the logging platform.

Job Description: We are looking for a Front-End Developer with expertise in AngularJS and Bootstrap to join our team. The ideal candidate should have experience working in the banking domain , and developing secure and responsive web applications. You will be responsible for designing and implementing user-friendly interfaces that enhance the customer experience. Key Responsibilities: Develop and maintain responsive and dynamic web applications using AngularJS and Bootstrap. Ensure cross-browser compatibility and optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability. Work closely with UX/UI designers, backend developers, and business analysts to create seamless user experiences. Implement security best practices to protect sensitive banking data. Troubleshoot and debug front-end issues to ensure smooth application performance. Stay up to date with industry trends and emerging front-end technologies.

Job Title: API Technical Lead Location: London (Hybrid) Job Description: We are seeking an experienced API Technical Lead to design, develop, and manage API solutions leveraging Kong API Gateway, IBM DataPower, and IBM Cloud Pak. This role requires a deep understanding of API management, security, and cloud-native architectures. The ideal candidate will have expertise in designing scalable, secure, and high-performing API ecosystems for enterprise applications. Key Responsibilities: Lead the architecture, design, and implementation of API solutions using Kong API Gateway, IBM DataPower, and CloudPak. Define API standards, best practices, governance, and security models for API development and management. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate APIs with various backend services and external platforms. Ensure APIs are optimized for performance, scalability, and security. Implement API authentication, authorization, and security protocols (OAuth, JWT, Mutual TLS, etc.). Monitor API performance and troubleshoot issues using observability tools. Design and implement API versioning, rate limiting, and throttling policies. Provide mentorship to developers and drive API-first design principles. Evaluate new API technologies and trends to continuously improve API strategy. Work closely with DevOps teams to implement CI/CD pipelines for API deployments. Required Qualifications: 7+ years of experience in API development and management. Strong expertise in Kong API Gateway, IBM DataPower, and IBM CloudPak for Integration. Hands-on experience with API design, development, and lifecycle management. Proficiency in RESTful and GraphQL API design and development. Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP). Strong knowledge of API security standards, including OAuth, OpenID Connect, and API Gateway security. Experience with scripting and automation using Python, Shell, or Terraform. Familiarity with API monitoring tools like Prometheus, Grafana, or Splunk. Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Strong communication and leadership skills to guide teams and stakeholders.

Job Description: Job Title: C# .Net Backend developer Location: London (Hybrid) Requirements:- 1. Very deep understanding of .Net/.Net Core and Solid understanding of OO principles. 2. Experience in ASP.NET Core Web API and RESTful API techniques 3. Solid understanding of and experience with multi-threading and asynchronous programming. 4. Familiar with SQL and NoSQL databases 5. Hands-on experience with containerisation solutions like Docker. 6. Experience designing and building API based service oriented or microservice architectures. 7. Diligent with automated testing i.e., Nunit/Moq/Cucumber etc. 8. Strong experience with middleware messaging services like Rabbit MQ, TIBCO, SignalR etc. 9. Solid experience with continuous integration and continuous delivery tools like Git, TeamCity etc. 10. Agile development/Software life cycle Nice to have Skills: 1. Fixed Income product knowledge 2. Experience configuring continuous integration and continuous delivery tools. 3. An awareness of/understanding of one or more javascript single page application framework. 4. Experience using AWS platform. 5. Job Responsibilities / Role 6. Take responsibility for the software delivery by ensuring quality and scope expectations are met. 7. Contribute and take ownership of the technical design and ensure all aspects of the system architecture are well documented. 8. Work closely with partner technology teams and to collaborate effectively

Responsibilities: Frontline installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of IT equipment deployed within the environment. Provide technical customer support and service, troubleshoot and diagnose hardware and software in a helpdesk type environment. Strong background in troubleshooting and problem solving concerning all aspects of technology provided by the IT department. Use of IT Service Management tools to track and record customer incidents and requests. Extensive background in customer service with a Customer First approach. Excellent written, digital, and oral communication skills. Ability to work on an tech forward customer support team assisting users both local and remote. Deployment and recovery of computer and peripheral equipment. Liaising with IT engineers to maximize system performance and reliability. Organizing and working with Epic stakeholders to test, prepare, and maintain technology for shows, conventions, demos, and events. Balance the demands of daily / routine assignments with long-term projects. Create and document routine IT processes and procedures in accordance with our knowledge management process. Develop strong relationships with internal customers, teams, and VIPs. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications: Requirements (3-5 years): Experience with endpoint management tools, such as Intune. Understanding of best practices and administration of Identity Management Platforms. (Active Directory, Okta, etc) Experience administering Mac and Windows desktop environments including configuring, upgrading, troubleshooting, and resolving issues. Familiarity with mobile technologies including iOS and Android. Working experience with an IT ticketing system to track customer issues from initial diagnosis, through troubleshooting, and into resolution or escalation. (ServiceNow, Jira, Zendesk) Familiarity in using and supporting Source Control tools (Perforce and Git preferred) a bonus Hands-on experience with infrastructure technologies and appliances (Nutanix, VMware, Cisco Switches, Ansible, etc.) a bonus Understanding of protocols such as TCP, UDP, DNS, HTTP, SSH, LDAP Proficiency in multitasking, context switching, and managing priorities in a fast-paced setting. Experience dealing with incident troubleshooting and escalation procedures Working experience working with Anti-Virus, local firewalls, Direct Access/VPN, MFA, SSO, LAPS process/procedure. Familiar with Spyware/Malware Remediation and liaising with SoC/InfoSec resources. Exposure to cloud-based infrastructures and domain management (e.g. Amazon Web Services)