Senior Team Lead, Compliance Tech

UOB; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

United Overseas Bank Limited (UOB) invites a Senior Software Engineer to join the Compliance Technology domain, within the FMF team. You will contribute across the full SDLC, lead design and implementation, and mentor juniors while coordinating with vendors and stakeholders.

The role emphasizes delivering robust compliance solutions, scripting, SQL queries, and integration with payment systems. Prior banking/financial services experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years in a senior or lead software role in banking or fintech.
• Experience with vendor products in enterprise environments.
• Strong Unix/Linux shell scripting and SQL skills; Java for fixes and enhancements.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development and maintenance of FMF-related applications.
• Perform impact analysis, design, and stakeholder engagement.
• Coordinate with vendors, testing, infra and compliance teams for deployments.
• Mentor junior developers and ensure timely delivery.
• Document technical specs and deployment procedures.

Skills

Senior/lead experience

Java

Unix/Linux scripting

SQL

SDLC

AML systems

Payments knowledge

DevOps (Jenkins)

Education

Degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

Jenkins

Artifactory

SonarQube

Job description

Company: 6255 UOB Innovation Hub 2 Sdn Bhd

About UOB

United Overseas Bank Limited (UOB) is a leading bank in Asia with a global network of more than 500 branches and offices in 19 countries and territories in Asia Pacific, Europe and North America. In Asia, we operate through our head office in Singapore and banking subsidiaries in China, Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand, as well as branches and offices. Our history spans more than 80 years. Over this time, we have been guided by our values – Honorable, Enterprising, United and Committed. This means we always strive to do what is right, build for the future, work as one team and pursue long-term success. It is how we work, consistently, be it towards the company, our colleagues or our customers.

Job Description

As a Senior Software Engineer in the Compliance Technology domain, you will be part of the technical delivery within the File and Message Filtering (FMF) team, which supports payment message filtering and watchlist management using Firco™ Continuity. You will be responsible for development, defect resolution, and environment support, while ensuring alignment with regulatory and compliance standards.

This role requires strong technical expertise, leadership capabilities, and experience in managing vendor-based implementations. You will be actively involved in the full software development lifecycle (SDLC), including impact analysis, technical design, and stakeholder engagement.

Other responsibilities include:

• Lead & participate the design, development, and maintenance of FMF-related applications.
• Conduct impact analysis and internal data mapping during the design phase.
• Collaborate with business analysts and stakeholders to finalize technical requirements.
• Perform defect analysis and resolution.
• Write and maintain Unix/Linux shell scripts to support automation and integration.
• Execute SQL queries and updates to support application logic and reporting.
• Manage and mentor junior developers, ensuring quality and timely delivery.
• Coordinate with testing, infrastructure, and compliance teams to ensure smooth deployment and support.
• Provide regular updates to project managers and elevate risks/issues with proposed resolutions.
• Lead technical implementation of vendor products
• Perform gap analysis between internal requirements and vendor product capabilities.
• Liaise with vendors to address product limitations, customization needs, and integration challenges.
• Ensure compliance with internal standards and regulatory requirements during implementation.
• Document technical specifications, deployment procedures, and support guides.

Job Requirements

• Experienced in software development roles, with at least 3 years in a senior or lead capacity.
• Proven experience in banking or financial services, especially in compliance or payments.
• Strong understanding of SDLC processes and experience in technical design and impact analysis.
• Experience implementing and managing vendor products in enterprise environments.
• Proficient in Unix/Linux shell scripting and SQL.
• Hands-on experience with Java for defect resolution and enhancements.
• Familiarity with payment technologies (transaction flows) and AML systems
• Experience with DevOps practices and CI/CD tools (Jenkins, Artifactory, SonarQube) will be an added advantage
• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Additional certifications in payment or compliance technology are advantageous.

Additional Requirements

Develop, Engage, Execute, Strategise

Be a Part of the UOB Family

UOB is an equal opportunity employer. UOB does not discriminate on the basis of a candidate’s age, race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, or other non- merit factors. All employment decisions at UOB are based on business needs, job requirements and qualifications. If you require any assistance or accommodations to be made for the recruitment process, please inform us when you submit your online application.