Lead Software Engineer

SWIFT; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial messaging service provider in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a highly skilled Lead Software Engineer to join their agile team. You will design, develop, and support applications while managing CI/CD pipelines and enhancing the Software Delivery Lifecycle leveraging AI capabilities. The role requires expertise in Java, Ansible, and container technologies, with a focus on collaboration and continuous improvement. This position offers competitive compensation and the opportunity for professional growth within a diverse, innovative company.

Benefits

Competitive market-aligned compensation

Access to learning programs

Strong culture of internal mobility

Qualifications

• 8+ years as a DevOps Engineer or similar role.
• 5+ years of scripting and automation using Java, Bash, and Ansible.
• Strong experience with containers and infrastructure automation.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, install, and support applications.
• Build, deploy, and maintain CI/CD pipelines.
• Evolve the Software Delivery Cycle through automation.

Skills

Java

Ansible

Containers

OpenShift

CI/CD pipelines

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

Git

JIRA

Grafana

ELK stack

Job description

We’re the world’s leading provider of secure financial messaging services, headquartered in Belgium. We are the way the world moves value – across borders, through cities and overseas. No other organisation can address the scale, precision, pace and trust that this demands, and we’re proud to support the global economy.

We’re unique too. We were established to find a better way for the global financial community to move value – a reliable, safe and secure approach that the community can trust, completely. We’re always striving to be better and are constantly evolving in an ever-changing landscape, without undermining that trust. Five decades on, our vibrant community reflects the complexity and diversity of the financial ecosystem. We innovate diligently, test exhaustively, then implement fast. In a connected and exciting era, our mission has never been more relevant. Swift now has a presence in 200+ countries and legal territories to serve a community of more than 12,000 banks and financial institutions.

About the Role

We are looking for a Lead Software Engineer to join our Data and Common Application Platform Tribe, supporting Transaction Data portfolios.

Based in Kuala Lumpur, you will work in an agile, international team responsible for end‑to‑end product delivery and enhancing the Software Delivery Lifecycle (SDLC) leveraging AI capabilities.

You will have the opportunity to broaden your knowledge, expand your network, and build expertise through SWIFT’s global platform.

If you are highly skilled in Java, and familiar with Ansible, containers, OpenShift, ELK, and other modern technologies, this role may be a great match — even if you’re not sure you tick every box.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, install, and support applications in line with product requirements
• Build, deploy, and maintain CI/CD pipelines enabling smooth and automated software releases
• Evolve the Software Delivery Cycle (SDLC) through automation and AI‑driven capabilities (e.g., code quality insights, pipeline optimization, automated testing, observability)
• Review technical feasibility, propose system solutions and provide estimates and delivery timelines
• Apply automation, monitoring and alerting across product solution whenever possible
• Collaborate with testers, security teams, and operations to ensure quality, security, and compliance
• Maintain technical documentation and deliver presentations for internal teams and customers
• Work in a fully agile, international environment across multiple time zones and continents

Professional skills

• Bachelor’s or higher degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related disciplines
• Autonomous, empowered with the ability to adapt and respond to change
• Customer focused and quality mindset – we continually strive to deliver customer value
• Open‑minded, solutions oriented, and a true team player – ability to collaborate with teams operating in other time‑zones (Europe and APAC)
• Excellent written and verbal (English) communication skills
• Analytical with very good troubleshooting skills in understanding complex situations and dependencies
• Practical working experience in an Agile environment

Technical skills

• 8+ years as a DevOps Engineer, Software Engineer, or similar role
• 5+ years of scripting and automation using Java, Bash, and Ansible
• Strong experience with container technologies (Podman, Docker, OpenShift) as well as infrastructure automation frameworks
• Strong experience with CI/CD practices, along with hands‑on experience using tools such as GIT, GitLab, Maven, Jenkins, and Nexus
• Experience with Infrastructure Test Automation is an asset
• Experience with monitoring and logging solutions, including Prometheus, Grafana, the ELK stack, or similar platforms is an asset
• Experience with agile delivery tools such as JIRA, Confluence, Bitbucket, and GitHub is an asset
• Good knowledge of networking, security best practices, and Linux/Unix systems administration

What we offer

• Join a company that underpins the world’s financial system — connecting over 11,500 institutions across 200+ countries
• With many open positions per year and a strong culture of internal mobility, we actively support your career evolution
• Access a rich ecosystem of learning programs to evolve your skills, stay ahead of industry trends, and deepen your technical expertise
• Benefit from competitive, market‑aligned compensation with structured merit and performance‑based rewards that recognize achievements
• Be part of an organization shaping the future of secure, instant, frictionless cross‑border transactions through cutting‑edge platforms, APIs, and data‑driven services

About SWIFT

SWIFT does not stand still. We are constantly evolving and tirelessly innovating. Working at the intersection of finance and technology is a very exciting place to be right now.

SWIFT is transforming cross‑border payments, making them faster and more transparent than ever before. We are the way the world moves value – every instant of every day, in almost every country.

What we offer — additional details

• We put you in control of career
• We give you a competitive package
• We help you perform at your best
• We help you make a difference
• We give you the freedom to be yourself
• We are creating an environment of unique individuals – like you – with different perspectives on the financial industry and the world. A diverse and inclusive environment in which everyone’s voice counts and where you can reach your full potential

Inclusive Recruitment

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