About the Department

The Data Management & Business Intelligence (DMBI) function enables the MFSA to effectively manage, govern and leverage its data and digital information assets. It is responsible for data management and governance, data quality, enterprise reporting and analytics, business intelligence, records management, and key data platforms and solutions that support regulatory supervision and decision-making. DMBI works across the organisation to ensure data is trusted, accessible, well-governed and transformed into actionable insight, while enabling the Authority’s broader digital and data strategy.

About the Role

The selected candidate will be expected to develop, maintain and support the digital solutions delivered through the Authority’s strategic workflow and case-management platform, which is currently based on PEGA. These solutions support regulatory, supervisory and enforcement processes and the consolidation of information across the lifecycle of licence holders.

The Senior Application Development Officer will work within the Digital Solutions team, alongside internal colleagues and external delivery partners, to translate approved requirements into reliable, well-documented and maintainable solutions, and support the transition of the platform to MFSA ownership.

Key responsibilities: 1. Configure and develop workflows, case management processes, data models and user interfaces on the Authority’s workflow and case-management platform; 2. Implement change requests and enhancements in line with approved designs, development standards and the Authority’s design authority decisions; 3. Develop and maintain integrations between the platform and other internal and external systems, using APIs and web services; 4. Prepare and maintain unit tests for all delivered work, and support regression and user acceptance testing; 5. Investigate and resolve defects and incidents, and support Level 3 support activities together with implementation partners; 6. Deploy changes through the Authority’s release management processes, pipelines and environments; 7. Document configurations, changes and technical procedures, and support the maintenance of data dictionaries and metadata; 8. Take part in knowledge transfer from implementation partners and share knowledge within the team to reduce dependency on individual resources; 9. Work closely with business analysts, testers, the Service Delivery team and Technology to ensure solutions meet business requirements and technology standards.

Undertake any other duties as assigned by the Head and/or as may be required by the MFSA from time to time based on the exigencies of the Authority.

About you

This role calls for candidates with an academic qualification in Information Systems, Computer Science, Software Engineering or a related discipline at National Qualifications Framework (NQF) Level 6 or higher, duly certified by the Malta Qualifications Recognition Information Centre (MQRIC), or a widely recognised professional certification at an equivalent level.

Candidates should also possess a minimum of five (5) years working experience in an area related to the role, including hands-on experience developing business applications, particularly on workflow, case-management, low-code or comparable platforms.

If you do not have the necessary academic or professional qualifications but you have at least ten (10) years of relevant experience, we would still be interested in speaking with you.

Skills and Competencies:

A good understanding of data modelling, integration (APIs and web services) and SQL.
Experience with testing, version control and release processes. Experience working in a structured delivery environment, ideally in a regulated or public-sector setting. PEGA experience and certification (Certified System Architect or above) are an advantage but not essential; experience with comparable workflow, case-management, CRM, ERP or low-code platforms is transferable. Candidates without PEGA experience will be expected to obtain PEGA certification within an agreed period.
Analytical and problem-solving mindset.
Attention to detail and quality.
Willingness to learn new technologies and platforms.
Good communication skills and the ability to work in a team with external partners.
Collaborative, reliable and outcome-focused approach.

Other Important Information

The MFSA is an Equal Opportunities Employer as certified by the NCPE (National Commission for the Protection of Equality) and is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in all aspects of employment and will take care to avoid any form of discrimination in its recruitment procedures. The MFSA reserves the right to withdraw this call at any time and not to select any of the Candidates.

It is the responsibility of applicants in possession of qualifications awarded by Universities and other similar institutions outside Malta to produce a recognition statement on comparability of qualifications issued by the Malta Qualifications Recognition Information Centre (MQRIC). Applicants should do so preferably at application stage or otherwise at the preliminary interview should an applicant be selected for such interview. Details can be obtained by accessing the National Commission for Further and Higher Education website on www.ncfhe.gov.mt under MQRIC heading.

The MFSA shall ensure that any processing of personal data is in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (General Data Protection Regulation), the Data Protection Act (Chapter 586 of the Laws of Malta) and any other relevant European Union and national law. For further details, you may refer to the Data Protection Policy on the MFSA webpage www.mfsa.mt. Candidates are to note that the submission of any false statement/s or omission, even if unintended, may lead to the cancellation of their application and may render the candidate's appointment liable to termination.

Furthermore, please note that candidates may be asked to submit any documentation in support of the information provided, including but not limited to, proof of qualifications and Police Conduct Certificates.

Public Call Permit: 704/2026

Senior Application Development Officer

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