IBS Technical Lead

ABOUT BCIBci provides financial services to individuals and corporations. We focus on being a global leader in innovations and personalized client experience and, with more than 10,500 employees, Bci is recognized as one of the best companies in which to work and develop a career. It is the third largest privately owned bank in Chile and it has more than 300 branch offices throughout Chile and representative offices in other countries. Bci is an Equal Opportunity Employer - All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other factor determined to be unlawful under applicable law.JOB SUMMARY

The IBS Technical Lead for the Integrated Core Banking System (e-IBS) Platform is an engineering leader who combines deep technical expertise with leadership skills to guide the development, integration, implementation, maintenance and evolution of the bank's core system.

The IBS Technical Lead will be acting as the primary point of contact for all e-IBS operations and it is crucial for ensuring the uninterrupted stability (24/7), high performance, and security of the modules that manage critical financial operations (deposits, loans, accounting, payments, etc.) across the enterprise.

Responsible for overseeing the development, implementation, and maintenance of IBM I-Series and the e-IBS core banking platform software. Will be acting as the primary point of contact for all IBS operations. Expert knowledge of IBS and module functionality is required. This role will be responsible for the vendor relationship with DataPro and the 3rd party vendors which support the IBS platform and its ecosystem.

DUTIES OF THE POSITION

The duties of the position include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. System Architecture and Direction

• Architecture Vision: Define and evolve the technical architecture of the e-IBS, ensuring it is scalable, resilient, and capable of handling high volumes of real-time transactions.

• Integration Strategy: Lead the design of APIs and interfaces for the modular integration of the IBS with digital channels (web/mobile) (e.g., payment systems, CRMs, associated Fintechs, internal risk management modules, etc).

• Technological Decisions: Evaluate and select appropriate technologies, frameworks, and design patterns (e.g., microservices) to modernize Core components.

• Quality Standards: Establish the standards for software engineering, code security, and performance for the entire development team.

2. Development, Operations, and Stability

• Implementation Leadership: Oversee, participate and execute the development of complex functionalities within the Core Banking system and its associated modules. Key lead in the implementation of the new IBS Core banking platform.

• Performance Optimization: Actively work on optimizing transaction performance and the efficiency of the central database (schemas, queries).

• Incident Management: Serve as the primary technical escalation point for diagnosing and resolving critical production failures that affect system availability.

• Security and Compliance: Ensure that all changes to the IBS comply with local and international banking regulations (e.g., data protection rules, reporting requirements).

• Documentation: Develop and maintain comprehensive technical documentation for applications, including user guides, system architecture diagrams, and implementation plans.

3. Team Leadership and Stakeholder Management

• Technical Mentorship: Provide coaching and technical guidance to team engineers, elevating their knowledge in both the banking domain and the technologies used in the IBS.

• Project Alignment: Collaborate with the Product team (Product Owners) and Business stakeholders to translate functional requirements into viable technical solutions and estimate development effort.

• Communication Bridge: Act as the primary technical liaison with management, functional teams, and IBS solution vendors.

4. Mandatory RequirementsTechnical Expertise and Knowledge

• Demonstrated experience in the IT industry, with a focus on the banking or financial services sector.

• Mandatory experience in the implementation, development, or customization of an Integrated Banking System (e-IBS).

• Proficiency in high-criticality backend technologies (e.g., Java EE/Spring, C#, or proprietary platforms).

• Strong experience with critical databases (Oracle/SQL Server) and messaging systems (e.g., Kafka, MQ Series).

• Deep functional knowledge of banking modules: General Ledger, Deposits, Loans, Payment Processing, etc.

• Ability to understand, speak (fluently), read and write English and Spanish.

• Effectively speaking before groups of customers or employees.

Leadership Skills

• Proven ability to technically lead development teams and manage complex priorities.

• Excellent communication skills to effectively interact with senior management and functional teams.

• Ability to multitask and work under pressure.

• Effectively speaking before groups of customers or employees.

PRE-HIRE REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS POSITION:

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Business, Engineering or any related field or combination of relevant experience.

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES:

• Relevant certifications are preferred

EXPERIENCE:

• 5+ years of experience working with IBS applications in a development or support role.

• Experience with system integration and working across different IT systems.