Avank is looking for an Android Developer to join our new team in Tbilisi to assist us in successfully delivering different FinTech projects to our subsidiaries globally. You’ll be part of a cross-functional team that’s responsible for the full software development life cycle, from conception to deployment.

As an Android developer, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining our FinTech and digital banking applications for devices powered by the Android operating system, and for their integration with back-end services. You will be working along-side other engineers and developers working on different layers of the banking IT infrastructure.

RESPONSIBILITIES

** Participating in the creation of the design and the wireframes of the applications.

** Designing, building, and maintaining high performance, clean, functional, reusable, and reliable Java code.

** Handling a broad range of tasks from data aggregation, database schema definition to the writing and implementation of APIs and UIs.

** Ensuring the best possible performance, quality, and responsiveness of the application.

** Identifying and correcting bottlenecks and fixing bugs.

** Helping maintain code quality, organization, and automatization.

** Implementation, support and maintenance of applications assigned.

** Responsible for system analysis, system design, application development, report generation, amendment and enhancement for applications assigned.

** Ensuring amended and enhanced systems meet user functional requirement specifications.

** Ensuring that all documentation, processes and methodologies used in the various phases of system development and implementation are in accordance with the company's standards.

** Ensuring proper documentation of all development to facilitate future maintenance and enhancements and ensure proper controls are built as required by the business.

** Advocate consistency and best practices in our code and architecture.

** Provide options, solutions and alternatives available to address users and business requirements.

** Prepare, conduct and review of system tests, to ensure accuracy and completeness to ensure problem-free implementation.

** Provide support during implementation of software and systems. Liaise with other departments for smooth deployment of the application software.

** Technology platform assessment inclusive of performance test benchmarking.

** Coach other developers to excel and grow, and lead them by example.

** Communicate complex matters in a clear, concise and consistent way to both technical and non-technical audience.

** Convert abstract requirements and objectives into clear and actionable steps.

** Map business processes to data models and/or algorithms.

EXPERIENCE & SKILLS REQUIRED

** Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Maths, Business Administration, Finance, or similar FinTech-related fields of expertise.

** A combined minimum of 3 years of proven track record as an Android developer, preferably working in complex financial services projects -including mobile and online banking development projects.

** Familiarity with object-oriented programming concepts and languages such as JAVA and Kotlin.

** Familiarity with RESTful APIs to connect Android applications to back-end services.

** Strong knowledge of Android UI design principles, patterns, and best practices and familiarity with Google's Android design principles and interface guidelines.

** Familiarity with databases and web servers (e.g. AWS, Azure, MySQL, Firebase, Apache, Nginx, etc).

** Ability to design applications around natural user interfaces, such as 'touch'.

** Familiarity with the use of additional sensors, such as gyroscopes and accelerometers, and with cloud message APIs and push notifications, among other functions.

** Knowledge of the open-source Android ecosystem and the libraries available for common tasks.

** Proficient understanding of code versioning tools, such as Git.

** Familiarity with continuous integration.

** Experience with Trello, JIRA, Slack, or any other software development tracking tools.

** Problem-solving skills and a strong technical background, with profound IT knowledge.

** Excellent interpersonal, presentational & communication skills.

** Excellent written and verbal communication in English. Other language skills are a plus.

** Hands-on approach, organized, independent, self-motivated, and a quick learner.

** Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with aggressive deadlines.

** Experience in the financial services sector, digital banking, SWIFT, PSD2, ISO 20022 standards, or similar is a plus.

WHAT WE OFFER

** Avank is a flexible startup company where the decision-making process can be remarkably quick for hirings, promotions, and project initiatives, which can lead to unique opportunities for personal growth and professional development.

** At Avank you will enjoy a dynamic, meritocratic culture that rewards hard work, efficient results and commitment.

** While we plan to grow fast and potential office relocations may be necessary to accommodate the growing team in Tbilisi, we aim to keep a comfortable working environment at all times, in modern, central premises to the highest standards.

** A hybrid working model to work remotely from home with a work-from-home office set up allowance package is also feasible.

** Avank believes in life-long learning and we are open to supporting your personal and professional development through relevant courses.

** Private health and life insurance will be provided.

** Other benefits and annual performance bonuses can be provided.

** A very competitive salary depending on experience and qualifications.

PLEASE NOTE

The above description summarises the general nature and the level of work experience and qualifications and skills set expected for this role. This description is for indicative purposes and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.

The application deadline for this vacancy is February 11th, 2022. Interested candidates can submit their CV in English with the title “Android Developer” to the following e-mail address: hr@alende.com

By submitting your resume, you agree that your personal data will be processed by Avank, Alende, and other entities of our group, in accordance with International Data Protection Standards and the applicable Georgian law. Your personal information will be retained for a maximum of up to 6 (six) months and will be exclusively used for the purposes of determining your suitability and compliance for the vacancy above described. During this period, you have the right to receive information about the data we have processed about you, to request any data correction or update, and to request the blocking, deletion and / or destruction of it. You can make such requests at the following e-mail: hr@alende.com

We comply with the Law on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination and we give equal opportunities regardless of ethnicity or national origin, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, age, pregnancy or maternity, race, gender reassignment or disability.

Due to the high volume of candidates, we will only contact shortlisted candidates.

Avank is looking for an iOS Developer to join our new team in Tbilisi to assist us in successfully delivering different FinTech projects to our subsidiaries globally. You’ll be part of a cross-functional team that’s responsible for the full software development life cycle, from conception to deployment.

As an iOS developer, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining our FinTech and digital banking applications for devices powered by Apple’s operating system (iOS), and for their integration with back-end services. You will be working along-side other engineers and developers working on different layers of the banking IT infrastructure.

RESPONSIBILITIES

** Participating in the creation of the design and the wireframes of the applications.

** Designing, building, and maintaining high performance, clean, functional, reusable, and reliable Swift code.

** Handling a broad range of tasks from data aggregation, database schema definition to the writing and implementation of APIs and UIs.

** Ensuring the best possible performance, quality, and responsiveness of the application.

** Identifying and correcting bottlenecks and fixing bugs.

** Helping maintain code quality, organization, and automatization.

** Implementation, support and maintenance of applications assigned.

** Responsible for system analysis, system design, application development, report generation, amendment and enhancement for applications assigned.

** Ensuring amended and enhanced systems meet user functional requirement specifications.

** Ensuring that all documentation, processes and methodologies used in the various phases of system development and implementation are in accordance with the company's standards.

** Ensuring proper documentation of all development to facilitate future maintenance and enhancements and ensure proper controls are built as required by the business.

** Advocate consistency and best practices in our code and architecture.

** Provide options, solutions and alternatives available to address users and business requirements.

** Prepare, conduct and review of system tests, to ensure accuracy and completeness to ensure problem-free implementation.

** Provide support during implementation of software and systems. Liaise with other departments for smooth deployment of the application software.

** Technology platform assessment inclusive of performance test benchmarking.

** Coach other developers to excel and grow, and lead them by example.

** Communicate complex matters in a clear, concise and consistent way to both technical and non-technical audience.

** Convert abstract requirements and objectives into clear and actionable steps.

** Map business processes to data models and/or algorithms.

EXPERIENCE & SKILLS REQUIRED

** Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Maths, Business Administration, Finance, or similar FinTech-related fields of expertise.

** A combined minimum of 3 years of proven track record as an iOS application developer, preferably working in complex financial services projects -including mobile and online banking development projects.

** Familiarity with iOS programming concepts and the Swift language.

** Excellent knowledge of UIKit, especially animations.

** Excellent knowledge of mobile development best practices such as Agile methodologies, source control management, HTTP and REST APIs.

** Knowledge of iOS frameworks.

** Familiarity with databases and web servers (e.g. AWS, Azure, MySQL, Firebase, Apache, Nginx, etc).

** Ability to design applications around natural user interfaces, such as 'touch'.

** Familiarity with the use of additional sensors, such as gyroscopes and accelerometers, and with cloud message APIs and push notifications, among other functions.

** Knowledge of the open-source Android ecosystem and the libraries available for common tasks.

** Familiarity with continuous integration.

** Experience with Trello, JIRA, Slack, or any other software development tracking tools.

** Problem-solving skills and a strong technical background, with profound IT knowledge.

** Excellent interpersonal, presentational & communication skills.

** Excellent written and verbal communication in English. Other language skills are a plus.

** Hands-on approach, organized, independent, self-motivated, and a quick learner.

** Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with aggressive deadlines.

** Experience in the financial services sector, digital banking, SWIFT, PSD2, ISO 20022 standards, or similar is a plus.

WHAT WE OFFER

** Avank is a flexible startup company where the decision-making process can be remarkably quick for hirings, promotions, and project initiatives, which can lead to unique opportunities for personal growth and professional development.

** At Avank you will enjoy a dynamic, meritocratic culture that rewards hard work, efficient results and commitment.

** While we plan to grow fast and potential office relocations may be necessary to accommodate the growing team in Tbilisi, we aim to keep a comfortable working environment at all times, in modern, central premises to the highest standards.

** A hybrid working model to work remotely from home with a work-from-home office set up allowance package is also feasible.

** Avank believes in life-long learning and we are open to supporting your personal and professional development through relevant courses.

** Private health and life insurance will be provided.

** Other benefits and annual performance bonuses can be provided.

** A very competitive salary depending on experience and qualifications.

PLEASE NOTE

The above description summarises the general nature and the level of work experience and qualifications and skills set expected for this role. This description is for indicative purposes and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.

The application deadline for this vacancy is February 11th, 2022. Interested candidates can submit their CV in English with the title “iOS Developer” to the following e-mail address: hr@alende.com

By submitting your resume, you agree that your personal data will be processed by Avank, Alende, and other entities of our group, in accordance with International Data Protection Standards and the applicable Georgian law. Your personal information will be retained for a maximum of up to 6 (six) months and will be exclusively used for the purposes of determining your suitability and compliance for the vacancy above described. During this period, you have the right to receive information about the data we have processed about you, to request any data correction or update, and to request the blocking, deletion and / or destruction of it. You can make such requests at the following e-mail: hr@alende.com

We comply with the Law on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination and we give equal opportunities regardless of ethnicity or national origin, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, age, pregnancy or maternity, race, gender reassignment or disability.

Due to the high volume of candidates, we will only contact shortlisted candidates.

Avank is looking for a Full-Stack Developer to join our new team in Tbilisi to assist us in successfully delivering different FinTech projects to our subsidiaries globally. You’ll be part of a cross-functional team that’s responsible for the full software development life cycle, from conception to deployment.

As a full stack developer, you should be comfortable around both front-end and back-end coding languages, development frameworks and third-party libraries. You should also be a team player with a knack for visual design and utility. If you’re also familiar with Agile methodologies, we’d like to meet you.

RESPONSIBILITIES

** Participating in the design and creation of scalable software.

** Writing clean, functional code on the frontend and backend sides, and leading other developers by example.

** Advocate consistency and best practices in our code and architecture.

** Testing and fixing bugs or other coding issues.

** Working with development teams and product managers to ideate software solutions.

** Designing both client-side and server-side architecture.

** Develop and manage well-functioning databases and applications.

** Write effective APIs.

** Test software to ensure responsiveness and efficiency.

** Troubleshoot, debug and upgrade software.

** Create security and data protection settings.

** Build features and applications with a mobile responsive design.

** Coach other developers to excel and grow.

** Handle a broad range of tasks from data aggregation, database schema definition to the implementation of APIs and UIs.

** Work together with stakeholders, product owners and other team members from various technical backgrounds to deliver high-quality solutions that help improve our business.

** Communicate complex matters in a clear, concise and consistent way to both technical and non-technical audience.

** Convert abstract requirements and objectives into clear and actionable steps.

** Map business processes to data models and/or algorithms.

EXPERIENCE & SKILLS REQUIRED

** Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Maths, Business Administration, Finance, or similar FinTech-related fields of expertise.

** A combined minimum of 3 years of proven track record as a full-stack developer, preferably working in complex financial services projects -including mobile and online banking development projects.

** Knowledge of multiple front-end languages and libraries (e.g. HTML/ CSS, JavaScript, XML, jQuery).

** Knowledge of back-end languages (e.g. PHP) and JavaScript frameworks (e.g. Angular.JS)

** Familiarity with databases and web servers (e.g. AWS, Azure, MySQL, Firebase, Apache, Nginx, etc) and UI / UX design.

** Experience with Trello, JIRA, Slack, or any other software development tracking tools.

** Problem-solving skills and a strong technical background, with profound IT knowledge and programming languages knowledge.

** Excellent interpersonal, presentational & communication skills.

** Excellent written and verbal communication in English. Other language skills are a plus.

** Hands-on approach, organized, independent, self-motivated, and a quick learner.

** Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with aggressive deadlines.

** Experience in the financial services sector, digital banking, SWIFT, PSD2, ISO 20022 standards, or similar is a plus.

WHAT WE OFFER

** Avank is a flexible startup company where the decision-making process can be remarkably quick for hirings, promotions, and project initiatives, which can lead to unique opportunities for personal growth and professional development.

** At Avank you will enjoy a dynamic, meritocratic culture that rewards hard work, efficient results and commitment.

** While we plan to grow fast and potential office relocations may be necessary to accommodate the growing team in Tbilisi, we aim to keep a comfortable working environment at all times, in modern, central premises to the highest standards.

** A hybrid working model to work remotely from home with a work-from-home office set up allowance package is also feasible.

** Avank believes in life-long learning and we are open to supporting your personal and professional development through relevant courses.

** Private health and life insurance will be provided.

** Other benefits and annual performance bonuses can be provided.

** Your salary will depend on experience and qualifications, but it should start at 2500 Lari.

PLEASE NOTE

The above description summarises the general nature and the level of work experience and qualifications and skills set expected for this role. This description is for indicative purposes and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.

The application deadline for this vacancy is February 11th, 2022. Interested candidates can submit their CV in English with the title “Full-Stack Developer” to the following e-mail address: hr@alende.com

By submitting your resume, you agree that your personal data will be processed by Avank, Alende, and other entities of our group, in accordance with International Data Protection Standards and the applicable Georgian law. Your personal information will be retained for a maximum of up to 6 (six) months and will be exclusively used for the purposes of determining your suitability and compliance for the vacancy above described. During this period, you have the right to receive information about the data we have processed about you, to request any data correction or update, and to request the blocking, deletion and / or destruction of it. You can make such requests at the following e-mail: hr@alende.com

We comply with the Law on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination and we give equal opportunities regardless of ethnicity or national origin, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, age, pregnancy or maternity, race, gender reassignment or disability.

Due to the high volume of candidates, we will only contact shortlisted candidates.

Avank is looking for a devOps Engineer to assist our Delivery Team in successfully delivering different FinTech projects to our subsidiaries globally.

RESPONSIBILITIES

** Building and setting up new development tools, techniques and infrastructure, for development management, integration, deployment and testing.

** Understanding the needs and queries from management and conveying this to the developers.

** Working on ways to automate and improve development and release processes.

** Configuring application and server monitoring tools to control system performance, uptime and daily operations.

** Testing and examining code written by others and analysing results.

** Ensuring that systems are safe and secure against cybersecurity threats.

** Identifying technical problems and developing software updates and ‘fixes’.

** Working with software developers and software engineers to ensure that development follows established processes and works as intended.

** Planning out projects and being involved in project management decisions.

EXPERIENCE & SKILLS REQUIRED

** Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Maths, Business Administration, Finance, or similar FinTech-related fields of expertise. Certifications in devOps or in Agile are a plus.

** A combined minimum of 3 years of proven track record, preferably working in complex financial services projects -including mobile and online banking development projects.

** Experience with one or more of the IaaS providers, such as AWS or Azure.

** Experience with automated code integration and deployment.

** Experience with Git and continuous integration systems (Jenkins, etc.).

** Experience with configuration management (Chef, Puppet, etc.).

** Experience with enterprise systems such as Windows, UNIX/Linux systems, IP networking (TCP/IP, HTTP, DNS), and security fundamentals.

** Experience with Trello, JIRA, Slack, or any other software development tracking tools.

** Awareness of devOps and Agile principles.

** Problem-solving skills and a strong technical background, with profound IT knowledge and programming languages knowledge.

** Excellent interpersonal, presentational & communication skills.

** Excellent written and verbal communication in English. Other language skills are a plus.

** Hands-on approach, organized, independent, self-motivated, and a quick learner.

** Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with aggressive deadlines.

** Experience in the financial services sector, digital banking, SWIFT, PSD2, ISO 20022 standards, or similar is a plus.

WHAT WE OFFER

** Avank is a flexible startup company where the decision-making process can be remarkably quick for hirings, promotions, and project initiatives, which can lead to unique opportunities for personal growth and professional development.

** At Avank you will enjoy a dynamic, meritocratic culture that rewards hard work, efficient results and commitment.

** While we plan to grow fast and potential office relocations may be necessary to accommodate the growing team in Tbilisi, we aim to keep a comfortable working environment at all times, in modern, central premises to the highest standards.

** A hybrid working model to work remotely from home with a work-from-home office set up allowance package is also feasible.

** Avank believes in life-long learning and we are open to supporting your personal and professional development through relevant courses.

** Private health and life insurance will be provided.

** Other benefits and annual performance bonuses can be provided.

** Your salary will depend on experience and qualifications, but it should start at 2500 Lari.

PLEASE NOTE

The above description summarises the general nature and the level of work experience and qualifications and skills set expected for this role. This description is for indicative purposes and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.

The application deadline for this vacancy is February 11th, 2022. Interested candidates can submit their CV in English with the title “devOps Engineer” to the following e-mail address: hr@alende.com

By submitting your resume, you agree that your personal data will be processed by Avank, Alende, and other entities of our group, in accordance with International Data Protection Standards and the applicable Georgian law. Your personal information will be retained for a maximum of up to 6 (six) months and will be exclusively used for the purposes of determining your suitability and compliance for the vacancy above described. During this period, you have the right to receive information about the data we have processed about you, to request any data correction or update, and to request the blocking, deletion and / or destruction of it. You can make such requests at the following e-mail: hr@alende.com

We comply with the Law on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination and we give equal opportunities regardless of ethnicity or national origin, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, age, pregnancy or maternity, race, gender reassignment or disability.

Due to the high volume of candidates, we will only contact shortlisted candidates.

Avank is looking for a Full-Stack Developer to join our new team in Tbilisi to assist us in successfully delivering different FinTech projects to our subsidiaries globally. You’ll be part of a cross-functional team that’s responsible for the full software development life cycle, from conception to deployment.

As a full stack developer, you should be comfortable around both front-end and back-end coding languages, development frameworks and third-party libraries. You should also be a team player with a knack for visual design and utility. If you’re also familiar with Agile methodologies, we’d like to meet you.

RESPONSIBILITIES

** Participating in the design and creation of scalable software.

** Writing clean, functional code on the frontend and backend sides, and leading other developers by example.

** Advocate consistency and best practices in our code and architecture.

** Testing and fixing bugs or other coding issues.

** Working with development teams and product managers to ideate software solutions.

** Designing both client-side and server-side architecture.

** Develop and manage well-functioning databases and applications.

** Write effective APIs.

** Test software to ensure responsiveness and efficiency.

** Troubleshoot, debug and upgrade software.

** Create security and data protection settings.

** Build features and applications with a mobile responsive design.

** Coach other developers to excel and grow.

** Handle a broad range of tasks from data aggregation, database schema definition to the implementation of APIs and UIs.

** Work together with stakeholders, product owners and other team members from various technical backgrounds to deliver high-quality solutions that help improve our business.

** Communicate complex matters in a clear, concise and consistent way to both technical and non-technical audience.

** Convert abstract requirements and objectives into clear and actionable steps.

** Map business processes to data models and/or algorithms.

EXPERIENCE & SKILLS REQUIRED

** Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Maths, Business Administration, Finance, or similar FinTech-related fields of expertise.

** A combined minimum of 3 years of proven track record as a full-stack developer, preferably working in complex financial services projects -including mobile and online banking development projects.

** Knowledge of multiple front-end languages and libraries (e.g. HTML/ CSS, JavaScript, XML, jQuery).

** Knowledge of back-end languages (e.g. PHP) and JavaScript frameworks (e.g. Angular.JS)

** Familiarity with databases and web servers (e.g. AWS, Azure, MySQL, Firebase, Apache, Nginx, etc) and UI / UX design.

** Experience with Trello, JIRA, Slack, or any other software development tracking tools.

** Problem-solving skills and a strong technical background, with profound IT knowledge and programming languages knowledge.

** Excellent interpersonal, presentational & communication skills.

** Excellent written and verbal communication in English. Other language skills are a plus.

** Hands-on approach, organized, independent, self-motivated, and a quick learner.

** Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with aggressive deadlines.

** Experience in the financial services sector, digital banking, SWIFT, PSD2, ISO 20022 standards, or similar is a plus.

WHAT WE OFFER

** Avank is a flexible startup company where the decision-making process can be remarkably quick for hirings, promotions, and project initiatives, which can lead to unique opportunities for personal growth and professional development.

** At Avank you will enjoy a dynamic, meritocratic culture that rewards hard work, efficient results and commitment.

** While we plan to grow fast and potential office relocations may be necessary to accommodate the growing team in Tbilisi, we aim to keep a comfortable working environment at all times, in modern, central premises to the highest standards.

** A hybrid working model to work remotely from home with a work-from-home office set up allowance package is also feasible.

** Avank believes in life-long learning and we are open to supporting your personal and professional development through relevant courses.

** Private health and life insurance will be provided.

** Other benefits and annual performance bonuses can be provided.

** Your salary will depend on experience and qualifications, but it should start at 2500 Lari.

PLEASE NOTE

The above description summarises the general nature and the level of work experience and qualifications and skills set expected for this role. This description is for indicative purposes and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.

The application deadline for this vacancy is February 11th, 2022. Interested candidates can submit their CV in English with the title “Full-Stack Developer” to the following e-mail address: hr@alende.com

By submitting your resume, you agree that your personal data will be processed by Avank, Alende, and other entities of our group, in accordance with International Data Protection Standards and the applicable Georgian law. Your personal information will be retained for a maximum of up to 6 (six) months and will be exclusively used for the purposes of determining your suitability and compliance for the vacancy above described. During this period, you have the right to receive information about the data we have processed about you, to request any data correction or update, and to request the blocking, deletion and / or destruction of it. You can make such requests at the following e-mail: hr@alende.com

We comply with the Law on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination and we give equal opportunities regardless of ethnicity or national origin, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, age, pregnancy or maternity, race, gender reassignment or disability.

Due to the high volume of candidates, we will only contact shortlisted candidates.

Avank is looking for a UI / UX Designer to help us design innovative FinTech products for both mobile and online channels. As a UI / UX Designer, you will work with a cross-functional, highly capable team of developers and engineers, inventing and iterating end-to-end product experiences. We are looking for designers who are passionate, yet capable to analyse customer behaviours and identify opportunities while being able to articulate human-centered approaches in a fast-paced environment. We aim to start a young and passionate team committed to creating a convenient, delightful and intelligent user experience.

RESPONSIBILITIES

** Lead the design process for our digital banking products.

** Define the design guidelines for our core banking services and cultivate consistency across all platforms.

** Create, participate and prototype an end to end banking architecture and drive overall design directions and component libraries.

** Lead / participate in user and market research to produce deep product insights and bring new innovative ideas to the digital banking market.

EXPERIENCE & SKILLS REQUIRED

** A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or, alternatively, outstanding demonstrable designing skills.

** Experience of 1-3 years (if junior) or 3-5+ years (if senior) in designing web and mobile products. Experience in designing for FinTech or digital banking products is a plus.

** Solid design philosophy, deep understanding and practical experience in user experience design and related fields.

** Proficiency in design tools (Figma, Sketch, Photoshop, Illustrator) and / or an ability and availability to learn new ones;

** Excellent leadership, communication and teamwork skills.

** Passionate and detail-oriented.

** Verbal and written communication skills in English. Other languages, a plus.

** Experience in designing for global / regional / local markets.

** Experience in team management or project management will be preferred for a senior role.

IMPORTANT: Please provide your portfolio in addition to your resume. It can be an attached soft-copy or an URL. Submissions without a portfolio included will not be considered.

WHAT WE OFFER

** Avank is a flexible startup company where the decision-making process can be remarkably quick for hirings, promotions, and project initiatives, which can lead to unique opportunities for personal growth and professional development.

** At Avank you will enjoy a dynamic, meritocratic culture that rewards hard work, efficient results and commitment.

** While we plan to grow fast and potential office relocations may be necessary to accommodate the growing team in Tbilisi, we aim to keep a comfortable working environment at all times, in modern, central premises to the highest standards.

** A hybrid working model to work remotely from home with a work-from-home office set up allowance package is also feasible.

** Avank believes in life-long learning and we are open to supporting your personal and professional development through relevant courses.

** Private health and life insurance will be provided.

** Your salary will depend on experience and qualifications, but a junior candidate should start at 2500 Lari.

PLEASE NOTE

The above description summarises the general nature and the level of work experience and qualifications and skills set expected for this role. This description is for indicative purposes and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.

The application deadline for this vacancy is February 11th, 2022. Interested candidates can submit their CV in English with the title “UI / UX Designer” to the following e-mail address: hr@alende.com

By submitting your resume, you agree that your personal data will be processed by Avank, Alende, and other entities of our group, in accordance with International Data Protection Standards and the applicable Georgian law. Your personal information will be retained for a maximum of up to 6 (six) months and will be exclusively used for the purposes of determining your suitability and compliance for the vacancy above described. During this period, you have the right to receive information about the data we have processed about you, to request any data correction or update, and to request the blocking, deletion and / or destruction of it. You can make such requests at the following e-mail: hr@alende.com

We comply with the Law on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination and we give equal opportunities regardless of ethnicity or national origin, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, age, pregnancy or maternity, race, gender reassignment or disability.

Due to the high volume of candidates, we will only contact shortlisted candidates.

Avank is looking for a Project Manager who can lead a Delivery Team to successfully design, develop and deliver different FinTech projects for our subsidiaries globally, meeting deadlines and within internal budgets.

As a Project Manager, you will first help us establish our Georgian Delivery Team. You will therefore play a key role in the final stages of the selection process that we have already started to select a competent and hard-working local team. Subsequently, you will be key also in our decision-making processes, as you will own the overall project development processes that we assign to your team. We will rely on your good judgement to recommend us the best solutions and practices that will have to be implemented, based on the specific resources available at each time and the relevant market needs.

RESPONSIBILITIES

As Project Manager of the Delivery Team, you will work to ensure that:

** The software development process is organised in a logical and methodical way throughout all the phases of the project delivery: requirements gathering, assignment of tasks among team members, analysis, design, build and customization, systems integration, user-acceptance testing, production implementation, and transition to support.

** Projects are delivered as per the terms commonly agreed between the different group subsidiaries and the Delivery Team, by meeting all the deadlines for the different milestones, delivering all projects to the pre-agreed specification, within budget, and to the highest standards possible.

** Appropriate advice and assessment is provided to management to help them take informed decisions and to help them manage their expectations, by identifying the best solutions required for each project, the best market standards and their specific characteristics, and the capacity available at each point within the Delivery Team.

** Regular reports are provided to management regarding the progress of each project, and that up-to-date information, documentation and timelines is always available on request or on specific platforms/tools -such as JIRA.

** Project risks and problems are correctly and timely identified and solved to mitigate any potential negative consequences.

** Handing over to the Support team after delivery is smooth and efficient.

** In addition to the above-mentioned duties and responsibilities, you will perform any task necessary and within your capabilities to guarantee the successful delivery of each project.

EXPERIENCE & SKILLS REQUIRED

** Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Maths, Business Administration, Finance, or similar FinTech-related fields of expertise. Project management certifications (such as CAPM, PMP, PMI-ACP, or another certificate) are a plus.

** A combined minimum of 3 years of proven track record, as an IT Project or Program Manager for preferably complex financial services projects -including mobile and online banking development projects.

** Experience with Trello, JIRA or other software development tracking tools.

** Problem-solving skills and a strong technical background, with profound IT knowledge and preferably with certain programming languages knowledge.

** Excellent interpersonal, presentational & communication skills.

** Excellent written and verbal communication in English. Other language skills are a plus.

** Hands-on approach, organized, independent, self-motivated, and a quick learner.

** Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with aggressive deadlines.

** Proficiency in planning and guiding the successful completion of assigned projects and a solid understanding of the latest project management methodologies.

** Experience in the financial services sector, digital banking, SWIFT, PSD2, ISO 20022 standards, or similar is a plus.

WHAT WE OFFER

** Avank is a flexible startup company where the decision-making process can be remarkably quick for hirings, promotions, and project initiatives, which can lead to unique opportunities for personal growth and professional development.

** At Avank you will enjoy a dynamic, meritocratic culture that rewards hard work, efficient results and commitment.

** While we plan to grow fast and potential office relocations may be necessary to accommodate the growing team in Tbilisi, we aim to keep a comfortable working environment at all times, in modern, central premises to the highest standards.

** A hybrid working model to work remotely from home with a work-from-home office set up allowance package is also feasible.

** Avank believes in life-long learning and we are open to supporting your personal and professional development through relevant courses.

** Private health and life insurance will be provided.

** Other benefits and annual performance bonuses can be provided.

** Your salary will depend on experience and qualifications, but it should start at 3500 Lari.

PLEASE NOTE

The above description summarises the general nature and the level of work experience and qualifications and skills set expected for this role. This description is for indicative purposes and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.

The application deadline for this vacancy is February 11th, 2022. Interested candidates can submit their CV in English with the title “Project Manager – Delivery Team” to the following e-mail address: hr@alende.com

By submitting your resume, you agree that your personal data will be processed by Avank, Alende, and other entities of our group, in accordance with International Data Protection Standards and the applicable Georgian law. Your personal information will be retained for a maximum of up to 6 (six) months and will be exclusively used for the purposes of determining your suitability and compliance for the vacancy above described. During this period, you have the right to receive information about the data we have processed about you, to request any data correction or update, and to request the blocking, deletion and / or destruction of it. You can make such requests at the following e-mail: hr@alende.com

We comply with the Law on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination and we give equal opportunities regardless of ethnicity or national origin, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, age, pregnancy or maternity, race, gender reassignment or disability.

Due to the high volume of candidates, we will only contact shortlisted candidates.

Avank is looking for a Human Resources Specialist (“HR Specialist”) to help us hire our local team and to help us make our new employees feel welcome. We are looking for a motivated person with excellent interpersonal skills, great empathy and a superb communication ability, plus the capacity to balance multiple tasks and projects at once. If you are familiar with Georgia’s labour and employment laws and regulations and you have experience recruiting, coordinating interviews, handling employment agreements and conducting new hire orientation sessions, you might be the right candidate for this role. RESPONSIBILITIES As HR Specialist, you will: ** Handle and manage recruitment processes; ** Manage employee relations, including orientation sessions, sick leaves, maternity leaves, etc; ** Support employee training processes; ** Update, monitor and report employee records and headcount statistics for management and the accounting team; ** Help draft HR policies; ** Handle employee complaints and disciplinary processes, when necessary; ** Support overseeing employee performance reviews; ** Perform any other HR or related administrative tasks, whenever necessary. EXPERIENCE & SKILLS REQUIRED This position requires the following set of skills: ** A bachelor’s degree in preferably human resource management, psychology, business administration, or a related field. ** At least 1 year of proven experience in a Human Resources position. ** Preferably with some knowledge of labour and employment laws in Georgia, and experience in handling legal employment documentation -i.e. employment agreements, redundancy processes, etc. ** Prior data entry, payroll, and/or HR information system experience preferred; ** Excellent interpersonal, presentational & communication skills. ** You must be a native Georgian speaker and have good verbal and written communication skills in English. Other language skills are a plus. ** Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite -i.e. Outlook, Word, Excel, etc. ** You should be capable of working independently, with minimal guidance and oversight. WHAT WE OFFER ** Avank is a flexible startup company where the decision-making process can be remarkably quick for hirings, promotions, and project initiatives, which can lead to unique opportunities for personal growth and professional development. ** At Avank you will enjoy a dynamic, meritocratic culture that rewards hard work, efficient results and commitment. ** While we plan to grow fast and potential office relocations may be necessary to accommodate the growing team in Tbilisi, we aim to keep a comfortable working environment at all times, in modern, central premises to the highest standards. ** A hybrid working model to work remotely from home with a work-from-home office set up allowance package is also feasible. ** Avank believes in life-long learning and we are open to supporting your personal and professional development through relevant courses. ** Private health and life insurance will be provided. ** Your salary will depend on experience and qualifications, but it should start at 1200 Lari. PLEASE NOTE The above description summarises the general nature and the level of work experience and qualifications and skills set expected for this role. This description is for indicative purposes and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. The application deadline for this vacancy is February 11th, 2022. Interested candidates can submit their CV in English with the title “Human Resources Specialist” to the following e-mail address: hr@alende.com By submitting your resume, you agree that your personal data will be processed by Avank, Alende, and other entities of our group, in accordance with International Data Protection Standards and the applicable Georgian law. Your personal information will be retained for a maximum of up to 6 (six) months and will be exclusively used for the purposes of determining your suitability and compliance for the vacancy above described. During this period, you have the right to receive information about the data we have processed about you, to request any data correction or update, and to request the blocking, deletion and / or destruction of it. You can make such requests at the following e-mail: hr@alende.com We comply with the Law on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination and we give equal opportunities regardless of ethnicity or national origin, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, age, pregnancy or maternity, race, gender reassignment or disability. Due to the high volume of candidates, we will only contact shortlisted candidates.

Avank is looking for a Compliance Manager to help us adopt the correct strategy and all the necessary policies to make sure our business is compliant with all the relevant regulations in Georgia and that everything we do is within the law. As a Compliance Manager, you will assess on a daily basis the compliance of our internal processes against current regulations and against our own internal policies, and you will report and advise management and staff, in general, to help us implement all the necessary procedures to ensure best practices.

RESPONSIBILITIES

** Development and update of internal policies and procedures, in line with not just the financial services regulatory environment, but also any other relevant legislation for our business purposes -such as the treatment of personal information of clients, etc.

** Establish a database where internal records can be created and maintained.

** Assess organizational and operational risks on a daily basis, in general;

** Monitor approval of new client accounts and classify profile risk levels, and deny specific approvals, when necessary.

** Monitor transactions and ensure additional information is requested and obtained, when necessary, and report and / or block specific transactions, when necessary.

** Ensure that the business is up to date on legislation, regulation and best practices.

** Lead any regulatory processes to handle enquiries from the regulator, or to obtain specific licenses or permissions.

** Conduct compliance checks on an annual basis and extraordinarily, whenever it is necessary.

** Manage any present or future Compliance Team members.

** Advise and train other departments and employees on legislation, internal policies and best practices.

** Inspire and lead a culture of compliance within the company.

EXPERIENCE & SKILLS REQUIRED

** A bachelor’s degree in law or a relevant field.

** At least, 3 years of experience, preferably working in a legal team offering advice to financial services companies, or within the legal department of a financial services company.

** Excellent working knowledge of anti-money laundering (AML), anti-terrorist financing, and Know Your Client (KYC) legislation in Georgia.

** Excellent communication and presentational skills, with experience communicating and / or reporting to the national bank and to any other relevant regulatory entities.

** A native Georgian speaker, with good knowledge of English. Other languages, such as Russian are a plus.

** Detailed-oriented and with outstanding work ethic.

** With a good judgement and a strong sense of ethics.

** Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite -i.e. Outlook, Word, Excel, etc- and with experience working with databases, and monitoring and reporting tools.

WHAT WE OFFER

** Avank is a flexible startup company where the decision-making process can be remarkably quick for hirings, promotions, and project initiatives, which can lead to unique opportunities for personal growth and professional development.

** At Avank you will enjoy a dynamic, meritocratic culture that rewards hard work, efficient results and commitment.

** While we plan to grow fast and potential office relocations may be necessary to accommodate the growing team in Tbilisi, we aim to keep a comfortable working environment at all times, in modern, central premises to the highest standards.

** A hybrid working model to work remotely from home with a work-from-home office set up allowance package is also feasible.

** Avank believes in life-long learning and we are open to supporting your personal and professional development through relevant courses.

** Private health and life insurance will be provided.

** Your salary will depend on experience and qualifications, but it should start at 2000 Lari.

PLEASE NOTE

The above description summarises the general nature and the level of work experience and qualifications and skills set expected for this role. This description is for indicative purposes and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.

The application deadline for this vacancy is February 11th, 2022. Interested candidates can submit their CV in English with the title “Compliance Manager” to the following e-mail address: hr@alende.com

By submitting your resume, you agree that your personal data will be processed by Avank, Alende, and other entities of our group, in accordance with International Data Protection Standards and the applicable Georgian law. Your personal information will be retained for a maximum of up to 6 (six) months and will be exclusively used for the purposes of determining your suitability and compliance for the vacancy above described. During this period, you have the right to receive information about the data we have processed about you, to request any data correction or update, and to request the blocking, deletion and / or destruction of it. You can make such requests at the following e-mail: hr@alende.com

We comply with the Law on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination and we give equal opportunities regardless of ethnicity or national origin, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, age, pregnancy or maternity, race, gender reassignment or disability.

Due to the high volume of candidates, we will only contact shortlisted candidates.