[What the role is]
You will be part of the Central Banking & Devt Platforms (CBD) payment team responsible for managing the systems supporting the MAS Electronic Payment System (MEPS+) and domestic securities management systems in MAS, and the Special Singapore Government Securities system. These responsibilities involve supporting interbank payments in MEPS+ as well as MAS and government securities and trade settlements. You are expected to understand and support the linkages between these systems and other market infrastructures such as the Automated Clearing House (ACH).[What you will be working on]
As a Lead/ Senior Software Engineer, you will be responsible to:
Lead and implement software development practices, including continuous integration, delivery, and deployment to enhance code quality and speed of delivery
Oversee and conduct comprehensive testing strategies, including functional, performance, and security testing to ensure robust and reliable software solutions
Architect and develop backend systems, cloud applications, and data structures to support scalable and efficient software products
Define and implement infrastructure as code practices, integrating multiple components and systems across the organisation
Guide the development of frontend and cloud applications, analysing trade-offs and making informed technical decisions
Design and oversee the implementation of software architecture, considering both functional and non-functional requirements
Perform progressive manual review the source code delivered by the vendor and verify the implementation of the solution as per the approved design
[What we are looking for]
Proven experience in leading software engineering teams and projects
Strong knowledge of agile methodologies, CI/CD practices, and version control systems
Demonstrated ability to design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins, GitHub, or GitLab
Proficiency in designing and implementing J2EE applications, with SQL skills and shell scripting experience
Solid understanding of server-side technologies, microservices, web services, RESTful APIs, containers, and Kubernetes
Experience with RHEL, JBOSS EAP, OpenShift, OpenStack, Maven, Oracle Database, and Microsoft SQL Server
Proficiency in building and maintaining front-end interfaces (using React, Angular) and back-end services (using Python, Java)
Strong knowledge of database design and optimisation for efficient data storage and retrieval
Proven experience in implementing secure coding practices and application security testing
Proficiency in automated testing, including integration of Selenium/Watermelon test suites into CI/CD pipelines
Familiarity with Git, Docker, and Kubernetes
Strong communication skills with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences
Ability to manage and streamline technical operations, prioritising the operations backlog, and automating processes to enhance efficiency and reduce release times
[Experience and Technical Skillset which would be an advantage]
Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS,) and monitoring production systems for performance and reliability
Experience with the S.W.I.F.T messaging platform and interfaces
Certifications in relevant skills (e.g., Java, AWS solution architect, Kubernetes, etc.) will be an advantage.
Experience in government digital projects will be an advantage
[Who You Are]
Driven, results and customer oriented and able to work independently
Organised and comfortable managing multiple workstreams simultaneously and have good interpersonal skills
Articulate with strong written, presentation skills
Detailed and capable of handling time-sensitive and high-pressure situations.
Natural problem solver who thrives in ambiguity and can design processes where none exist
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
Strong communication and collaboration abilities
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, agile environment
As part of the shortlisting process for this role, you may be required to complete a medical declaration and/or undergo further assessment.
Candidates may be considered for a permanent or 2-year contract roles. All applicants will be notified on whether they are shortlisted or not within 4 weeks of the closing date of this job posting.
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Singapore, Singapore
Onsite