Senior IBM Business Automation Workflow (BAW) Developer - BPMS

About CompanyCodeNinja is a full-stack Sovereign AI delivery company helping Saudi enterprises and government entities build, own, and compound AI and engineering capability permanently — rather than renting it through vendor contracts. Operating from Riyadh with delivery capability across the Kingdom and the broader MENA region, CodeNinja works across priority sectors including government digitization, energy, financial services, logistics, and healthcare, and is recognized among the 100 fastest-growing technology companies of 2026 by Clutch. Through embedded engineering teams, AI capability centers, and owned application infrastructure, CodeNinja partners with banks and enterprises to modernize systems and operationalize intelligence across mission-critical workflows.About RoleWe're looking for a Senior IBM BAW Developer to design, build, and support enterprise business process automation solutions for a leading bank in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This is an onsite role, open to all nationalities, for a 6-month contract (extendable), requiring strong hands-on IBM BAW/BPM experience within a banking or financial-services environment.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign, develop, and configure end-to-end business process workflows using IBM Business Automation Workflow (BAW) / IBM BPMModel business processes using BPMN 2.0, including human tasks, coaches, business rules, and process routingIntegrate BAW applications with core banking systems and enterprise services via REST/SOAP web servicesConfigure and maintain process applications, toolkits, and shared services on WebSphere/Liberty environmentsPartner with business analysts and stakeholders to translate business requirements into workflow designsPerform unit testing, system integration testing, defect resolution, and performance tuning of workflow applicationsSupport UAT, deployment, and go-live activities, including environment promotion across DEV/SIT/UAT/PRODProvide production support, root-cause analysis, and resolution for workflow-related incidentsPrepare and maintain technical design documents, process specifications, and deployment guidesRequirementsRequirements5+ years in BPM/workflow development, with hands-on IBM BAW experiencePrior experience delivering BPM solutions within a bank or financial institution (mandatory)Notice period of 1 month, or immediate joiners preferredMust Haves5+ years of hands-on development experience with IBM BAW or IBM BPMStrong knowledge of BPMN 2.0, Process Designer, Business Process Center, and Process PortalExperience with Business Rules (ODM), coaches, human services, and case managementProficiency in Java, JavaScript, and REST/SOAP web service integrationWorking knowledge of WebSphere Application Server/Liberty and relational databases (SQL)Prior experience on banking or financial-services workflow implementationsStrong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skillsNice to HaveExperience with Appian or other BPM/low-code platformsExposure to IBM Operational Decision Manager (ODM)Familiarity with Agile/Scrum delivery methodologyIBM BAW certificationWhy Join UsWork on high-impact, enterprise-scale automation for a leading bank in KSA, with exposure to complex core-banking integrations and end-to-end delivery ownership — from design through go-live and production support.DisclaimerThis job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the role. It is not exhaustive and may be subject to change based on business needs.