Senior Integration Engineer | Hybrid | Cairo

About Us:
At Xenon7, we work with leading enterprises and innovative startups on exciting, cutting-edge projects that leverage the latest technologies across various domains of IT including Data, Web, Infrastructure, AI, and many others. Our expertise in IT solutions development and on-demand resources allows us to partner with clients on transformative initiatives, driving innovation and business growth. Whether it's empowering global organizations or collaborating with trailblazing startups, we are committed to delivering advanced, impactful solutions that meet today’s most complex challenges.

About the Client:
Join one of Egypt’s premier financial institutions, renowned for its extensive suite of banking services, including Institutional Banking, Personal Banking, and Islamic Banking. With a global presence through over 50 branches and correspondents, we serve a diverse and dynamic clientele. As we embark on a groundbreaking digital transformation journey, we are committed to leveraging the latest technologies to establish a state-of-the-art data architecture that will redefine our performance and service delivery.

Role Overview:
We are seeking a Senior Integration Engineer with proven experience in third-party integrations and payment gateway connections. This is a non-core banking role, focusing on connecting banking services to external partners, platforms, and financial services through secure, scalable integration solutions.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on expertise in designing, developing, and maintaining APIs, middleware solutions, and integration platforms in banking or payment processing environments.

The role is hybrid — 4 days in the office in New Cairo.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain integration solutions for third-party systems and payment gateways.
• Work closely with solution architects to ensure integrations align with business and technical requirements.
• Develop and manage REST/SOAP APIs and message-based integrations (MQ, Kafka, or similar).
• Ensure security, scalability, and high performance in all integration solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot and resolve integration issues.
• Maintain documentation for integration flows, technical specifications, and configurations.
• Implement best practices for secure financial transactions and compliance with industry standards.

Requirements

• Experience: 4–6 years in system integration, with strong exposure to financial services.
• Domain Expertise: Proven experience with payment gateway integrations and third-party API services.
• Technical Skills:
• API design and development (REST/SOAP)
• Middleware tools (e.g., IBM App Connect, MuleSoft, Dell Boomi, or similar)
• Messaging systems (MQ, Kafka, JMS)
• JSON, XML, and integration patterns
• Security standards (OAuth, SSL/TLS, encryption)
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work in fast-paced environments.
• Excellent communication skills for working with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Work Model: Hybrid – 4 days onsite in New Cairo.

Benefits

• Drive impactful projects connecting innovative payment solutions and banking services across Egypt.
• Collaborate with top-tier professionals using modern integration technologies in a growth-driven environment.
• Enjoy competitive pay and strong career development in partnership with a leading financial institution.