Job description

Job Description

The incumbent will be responsible for the end-to-end delivery of open-system applications within the Cards Technology domain. This includes managing software development lifecycles, driving modernization initiatives, ensuring DevOps compliance, and collaborating with stakeholders across Singapore and offshore locations.

Key Responsibilities

Application Development & Delivery

• Lead the development and delivery of Enterprise Web API, Microservices and Data Modelling for the Bank with full capability / accountability for architecture deliverables (process, information, technology etc.) from concept to implementation.

• Champion the delivery of high-quality cards systems design and ensure adherence to global architecture principles, enterprise design principles, security and control standards

• Drive obsolescence upgrades and modernization efforts in collaboration with Architecture, Risk, Infrastructure, and Testing teams.

• Ensure timely and high-quality delivery of software releases aligned with business priorities.

• Oversee technical design reviews, code quality, and performance optimization.

DevOps & Technical Governance

• Champion DevOps practices including CI/CD, automated testing, and infrastructure-as-code.

• Ensure compliance with software patching, vulnerability remediation, and security standards.

• Manage application deployments and change control processes.

• Manage technical implementation plan across application teams - coordinate technical implementation activities across application teams to ensure non-event production cutover and adequate post implementation support

Incident & Problem Management

• Provide technical leadership during major incidents and escalations.

• Conduct root cause analysis and implement preventive measures.

• Collaborate with support teams to ensure smooth transition from development to production.

Team & Stakeholder Management

• Build and lead high-performing development teams across onshore and offshore locations.

• Mentor and coach team members to foster growth and technical excellence.

• Collaborate with business units, software vendors, and compliance teams to align delivery with strategic goals.

• Partner with Test Manager to ensure completion of System Integration Testing (SIT), User Acceptance Testing (UAT), performance / load testing and application security testing with quality results

Technical Leadership

• Guide teams in resolving complex technical challenges.

• Monitor application performance using tools like Splunk, AppDynamics, or New Relic.

• Review and approve technical designs, architecture decisions, and deployment strategies.

Operational Excellence

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across development and delivery processes.

• Maintain technical documentation, design artifacts, and runbooks.

• Participate in capacity planning, disaster recovery, and performance tuning exercises.

Job Requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering or related field.

• At least 12 years of experience in software development and technical delivery leadership roles.

Technical Proficiencies

• Strong expertise in Java, J2EE, with hands-on experience in Spring Boot, Spring Batch, Drools, and Apache Camel.

• Solid understanding of Java/J2EE design patterns and object-oriented design and modeling.

• Experience with ESB/SOA architectures and service governance/design principles.

• Proficient in REST, SOAP, WSDL, and IBM MQ for enterprise integration.

• Familiar with Spring Security, Netegrity, PKI, JCE, and JSSE for secure application development.

• Hands-on experience with Apache HTTP Server, JBoss, and Linux/Unix shell scripting.

• Skilled in CI/CD tools and practices including Git, Jenkins, Maven, Artifactory, SonarQube, Veracode, and Xray.

Leadership & Delivery Skills

• Proven ability to lead development teams, drive outcomes, and influence cross-functional stakeholders.

• Strong collaboration skills to work with DevOps, infrastructure, and business teams.

• Effective communicator with the ability to manage multiple teams and articulate complex technical concepts clearly.

• Demonstrated ability to work independently with a go-getter attitude and minimal supervision.

• Deep understanding of SDLC, Agile, and DevOps methodologies, with a focus on continuous improvement and delivery excellence.

Good-to-have

• Cards domain knowledge in fraud management, collections, cards services, 3D secure and/or merchant acquiring is a plus.

Core Competencies

• Strategic planning and execution

• Technical architecture and design thinking

• Team leadership and coaching

• Effective communication and stakeholder management

• Delivery-focused mindset with attention to detail

• Analytical thinking and problem-solving

Additional Requirements