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Career Opportunities at National Bank of Pakistan

“The Nation’s Bank,” the National Bank of Pakistan (NBP), aims to support the financial well-being of the nation by enabling sustainable growth and inclusive development through its extensive local and international branch network. As one of Pakistan’s leading and largest banks, NBP is significantly contributing to the country’s socioeconomic growth, striving to transform into a future-fit, agile, and sustainable institution.

In line with our strategic goals, NBP is seeking talented, dedicated, and experienced professionals for key positions within our Information Technology division based in Karachi. Candidates who meet the basic eligibility criteria outlined below are encouraged to apply.

Positions Available

Wing Head – Enterprise Systems Development

Reporting to: Unit Head – Allied Development (VP/SVP)

Educational/Professional Qualification:

Minimum Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent from a local or international university/college/institute recognized by the HEC.
Candidates with a Master’s degree and/or relevant certifications will be preferred.

Experience:

Minimum 8 years’ experience in IT, including at least 4 years in Applications Software Development and 1 year as a Team Lead, preferably in a banking environment.

Skills and Knowledge Required:

Excellent programming and development knowledge in Dot Net/C#, Visual Studio Development, Java/JavaScript, Oracle Development, WebLogic, Back-end Development, Stored Procedures, Triggers, Jobs.
Understanding of Web API/SOAP and Windows Services.
Familiarity with system design and architecture.
Strong analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities:

Conduct feasibility studies and software changes related to ongoing and future projects.
Plan and document technical specifications for system designs.
Design, build, and configure applications to meet business requirements.
Develop, test, debug, document, and maintain software applications.
Provide application support for software in production.
Write and review technical specifications and other documentation.
Develop software test plans and quality assurance procedures.
Mentor junior team members, ensuring adherence to quality standards and timelines.
Optimize performance to minimize bottlenecks and improve efficiency and scalability.
Perform other tasks as assigned by supervisors.

Unit Head – Enterprise Development (VP/SVP)

Reporting to: Wing Head – Enterprise Systems Development

Educational/Professional Qualification:

Minimum Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent from a local or international university/college/institute recognized by the HEC.
Candidates with a Master’s degree and/or relevant certifications will be preferred.

Experience:

Minimum 8 years’ experience in IT, including at least 4 years in Applications Software Development and 1 year as a Team Lead, preferably in a banking environment.

Skills and Knowledge Required:

Thorough understanding and practice of secure software development life cycle.
Experience in development using Visual Studio dot net, Java, Python, Oracle.
Understanding of Web API/SOAP and Windows Services.
Knowledge of information security components.
Strong analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities:

Review and debug software applications to ensure high-quality outputs.
Conduct weekly meetings with stakeholders to discuss new initiatives.
Analyze and resolve issues in production environments.
Lead the design, testing, and integration of application components.
Oversee the development and implementation of software test plans and quality assurance procedures.
Mentor junior team members and ensure adherence to quality standards.
Optimize system performance to reduce bottlenecks and enhance efficiency.
Recommend strategies for developing new software solutions or reusing existing code.
Perform other tasks as assigned by supervisors.

IT Software Developer – Enterprise (AVP/VP)

Reporting to: Unit Head – Allied Development / Unit Head – Allied Interfaces Development / Senior IT Software Developer – Enterprise / Unit Head – Enterprise Development

Educational/Professional Qualification:

Minimum Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent from a local or international university/college/institute recognized by the HEC.
Candidates with a Master’s degree and/or relevant certifications will be preferred.

Experience:

Minimum 6 years’ experience in IT, including at least 3 years in Applications Software Development, preferably in a banking environment.

Skills and Knowledge Required:

Knowledge of Dot Net/C#, Visual Studio Development.
Understanding of development in Java/JavaScript or any other platform.
Expertise in Oracle Development, WebLogic, Back-end Development, Stored Procedures, Triggers, Jobs.
Ability to develop and manage tasks on Web API/SOAP/Windows Services.
Strong analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities:

Analyze business requirements and translate them into product design.
Develop program logic for new applications or modify existing applications.
Provide application support for software in production.
Test and integrate application components.
Write technical documentation.
Ensure system improvements are successfully implemented.
Optimize performance to minimize bottlenecks and improve efficiency.
Perform other tasks as assigned by supervisors.

Application Process

Only shortlisted candidates meeting the above eligibility criteria will be invited for panel interviews. Employment will be on a contractual basis for three years, with the possibility of renewal at the management’s discretion. Selected candidates will be offered a compensation package and other benefits per the Bank’s policy/rules.

How to Apply:
Interested candidates may visit the official website and apply online within 10 working days from the date of this advertisement. Applications received after the due date will not be considered. No TA/DA will be admissible for the interview.