Application Support Engineer - Finastra FBTI

Application Support Engineer - Finastra FBTI Aboutmercial Bank of Qatar

Commercial Bank, founded in 1975 and headquartered in Doha, plays a vital role in Qatar's economic development by offering a range of personal, business, government, international and investment services. We believe in empowering our employees, providing them with opportunities for growth and professional development.

By Joining us, you'll be part of a workplace culture that fosters innovation, supports work-life balance, and encourages you to reach your full potential.

Join us in shaping the future of banking!

Job Summary We are Looking for an application support engineer - Trade Finance will be part of Channels & Payments team and should ensure safe, secure and reliable running of business applications as a key priority. The Applicant should possess relevant experience of 5- 6 years in Banking Application support with sound analytical skills.

This position has no direct reports. The role also works with Application support teams across the banking domains to support customer and staff needs.

Key Accountabilities

Providing 24 X 7 first and second level technical support for Banking Applications including Finastra Fusion Banking Trade Innovation (FBTI), and integrated systems.

Troubleshoot and resolve issues reported by users, coordinating and escalating complex problems to the third level support or Application Vendor.

Performing preventive maintenance activities on Banking Applications including Finastra Fusion Banking Trade Innovation (FBTI), and integrated systems.

Develop and maintain technical documentation, including comprehensive knowledge base of reported issues and their resolutions.

Proactively monitor system performance to identify and fix potential issues before they impact users or system performance.

Provide training to users on new features and functionalities of trade applications.

Participate in testing and deployment of new application versions and fix on business applications.

Work independently and with the team to analyse issues / queries and understand new requirements to provide acceptable solution

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in information technology, Information Technology, or related field

Required Experience

5+ years' working experience and knowledge of IT services and system development.

Banking knowledge with Finastra Fusion Banking Trade Innovation (FBTI) experience is a must

Strong understanding of FBTI data structure, Trade Process / Trade accounting entries, SWIFT messages (MT & MX).

Experience FBTI EOD process and FBTI integrations

Functional configurations / parameterization on FBTI and FBTI application integrations.

Basic Knowledge in SQL queries for data extraction and analysis

Good understanding in messaging and APIs like MQ, REST / SOAP

Familiarity with application performance monitoring tools (, Nagios, App Dynamics, Splunk etc.)

Experience with AML applications like FIRCOSoft, Kyai OMNI is a plus

Certification in IT Service Management - ITIL

Expert in functional release methodologies and best practices.

Expert in QA metrics, defect metrics, and product quality trend analysis.

Excellent project management skills.

Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively.

Goodputer and MS office skills.

Arabic and English speaking preferred.

Why Commercial Bank?

Best Performing Bank in Qatar in The Banker's prestigious Top 1000 World Banks Rankings 2025.

Best Digital Bank in the Middle East 2024 by World Finance and Best Mobile Banking App in the Middle East 2024 by Global Finance.

An Innovation-Driven, Digital-First Environment where employees work with the latest tools and technologies to redefine banking.

Opportunities for Global Partnerships & International Exposure, connecting employees with global networks and perspectives.

A focus on Employee Well-being & Work-Life Balance, ensuring a healthy and supportive environment for all team members.

A strong commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, fostering a culture that values every individual's unique perspective.

At Commercial Bank, we don't just offer careers, We shape futures by pioneering digital transformation in Qatar's banking sector, blending digital-first approach to redefine banking through innovative solutions.

Disclaimer We appreciate your interest in joining CBQ! Please note that only selected candidates will be contacted for further steps in the hiring process. This job posting is for informational purposes only, and CBQ reserves the right to modify, withdraw, or close it at any time without notice. Job ID 7337

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