Singapore, Singapore
Onsite
[What the role is]
The Technology Group is responsible for the project management, design, implementation and operational support of IT Applications in MAS. The team manages and ensures the smooth operations and delivery of IT projects that serves the Financial Industry as well as MAS users.[What you will be working on]
The key responsibilities are:
Own and manage the applications of the trade management portfolio
Technology analysis and solution design:
Business analysis and functional design - Elicit, shape, scope, and manage business requirements through rigorous and appropriate methods of information gathering and collaboration with stakeholders
Analyse stakeholder requirements and design comprehensive application and infrastructure system architectures for both bespoke applications (custom developed) and COTS based solutions, addressing both functional and non-functional aspects
Lead technical planning, implementation, and support of application infrastructure systems across multiple agencies or organisations Propose and lead integration designs and performance testing across multiple infrastructure components
Propose and lead integration designs and performance testing across multiple infrastructure components
Develop and evaluate architectural proofs of concept for applications of varying complexity, utilising key technologies such as cloud computing, DevOps, and microservices
Operations and maintenance - Establish reliable operations of the applications and digital service in the portfolio
Project and product delivery and quality:
Plan and manage IT projects and product, and ensure alignment of project and product to the business objectives within established scope, cost and schedule
Quality: To assure the quality of systems and applications, including the establishment of quality management technology and systems for applications development and delivery
Governance, Risk, Compliance:
Ensure compliance to ICT Governance policies and Establish and optimise processes and standards for application infrastructure implementation based on industry best practices
Establish risk management for applications systems
Partner and vendor arrangements and resourcing
Design and establish vendor and resourcing arrangements, contracts, service levels for the delivery and management of digital services, systems and technology
[What we are looking for]
Bachelor Degree with at least 15 years' relevant experience in supporting and/or implementing trade management systems with a minimum of 2 to 4 years of experience in application support and operations, or project management in a tech end user environment
Proven track record in project and product vendor management and delivery, and familiar with business process analysis and re-engineering.
Strong proficiency in software architecture principles, design patterns, and best practices
Proven experience in solution architecture, with a strong focus on application infrastructure platforms and cloud application architecture
Understanding of solution engineering principles, including the ability to design application architecture and evaluate hardware and software solutions, such as the following:
Experience in designing and implementing J2EE and/or .NET applications, SQL skills, and shell scripting
Strong understanding of Server-side, .Net and/or Java/microservices, web services, RESTful API, containers and Kubernetes
Experience with RHEL, JBOSS EAP, OpenShift, Openstack, CICD, Watermelon, Maven, Oracle Database, Microsoft SQL Server and fault-tolerant infrastructure concepts
Strong understanding and experience handling file transfers - interfaces, interfaces resiliency, connectivity protocols e.g., Rest, SFTP, MQ
Experience with integration with job scheduler solution, designing job scheduling, CI/CD,
Expertise in business analysis, with the ability to elicit requirements and develop compelling business cases for proposed solutions and translate into technical requirements, and vice versa
Ability to develop and present architectural proofs of concept for software products, middleware, and application frameworks
Proven experience in application management, including deployment, managing operations, handling of issues, incident management and systems monitoring
Strong troubleshooting skills for resolving technical issues impacting system performance and availability
Expertise in the following will be an advantage:
Understanding of financial instruments
Understanding of S.W.I.F.T messaging platform and infrastructure
Knowledge about or experience with SimCorp Dimension®
Certifications in PMP/ ScrumMaster® and relevant technical skills
Experience in large system revamp or migration project
Experience installing, configuring, and implementing applications and systems on AWS
Soft Skills:
Able to work independently as well as in a team
Good decision-making skills and response to high-pressure situations
Strong interpersonal communication and organizing skills to coordinate and facilitate project and product lifecycle activities and discussions
Ability to work with details and time-sensitive issues
As part of the shortlisting process for this role, you may be required to complete a medical declaration and/or undergo further assessment.
This will be a 2-year contract. 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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