VP, Engineering Lead, WRB Tech

Standard Chartered Bank; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Kuala Lumpur seeks an experienced Engineering Lead to oversee product delivery and drive strategic technical initiatives. You will manage complex projects, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards. The ideal candidate holds a relevant degree and has a strong engineering background, along with excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing and delivering complex technical projects.
• Ability to lead multiple projects simultaneously ensuring quality.
• Strong skills in interacting with APIs and databases.

Responsibilities

• Oversee delivery of innovative products and solutions.
• Align solutions with strategic goals and manage project forecasts.
• Ensure compliance with technical and regulatory standards.

Skills

Strong engineering background

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Excellent communication skills

Experience with Agile methodologies

Strong organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science

Tools

AWS

Azure

Google Cloud

Job description

Overview

As an Engineering Lead, you will be responsible for overseeing delivery of high-quality, innovative products and solutions. Your role will involve strategic planning, technical leadership, and ensuring that projects are completed on time and within budget. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including product management, design, and operations, to drive the development of scalable and reliable systems.

Responsibilities

Strategy

• Align technical solutions with strategic organisational goals and long-term vision.
• Lead and implement detailed technical solutions for complex, organization-wide projects including end-to-end holistic solution design (interfacing systems).
• Develop and drive technology strategy and roadmap in collaboration with the Subdomain Tech Lead.
• Provide high-level analysis for planning and initiative implementation approaches.
• Expert in solution sizing, estimation, and project forecasting.
• Support audit reviews and exercises.
• Drive RFP and vendor evaluation exercises along with PO to ensure SCB technical standards are met.

Business

• Act as a senior escalation point for technical issues.
• Promote engineering craftsmanship and drive strategic business value.
• Collaborate with PO and align technical solutions to support prioritized backlogs to deliver value-driven capabilities.
• Oversee technical delivery and excellence across multiple squads or hives.
• Influence prioritization for technology backlog and strategic initiatives.

Processes

• Improve engineering processes to drive efficiency and collaboration.
• Analyze and mitigate dependencies to enable quality and speed of delivery.
• Drive solution standardization and service reusability.
• Define frameworks and standards for product development.
• Actively contribute to process improvement and innovation.
• Collaborate with IT Change and Release Managers to develop strategic delivery and release plans with technical dependencies.
• Ensure high-level technical consistency of solutions with business and enterprise technology standards.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning and technical excellence within squads.

Risk Management

• Mitigate technical risks and ensure high-quality delivery.
• Ensure compliance with application security and regulatory standards.
• Manage technical risks throughout the delivery lifecycle.
• Support required solutions to achieve ERR Treatment plan.
• Proactively identify and address potential risks.
• Ensure compliance with bank compliance guidelines and standards (e.g. data protection).

Governance

• Ensure product and solution development is aligned with enterprise architecture and standards.
• Maintain consistency in technical practices across squads.
• Lead governance of application/platform-specific technical standards.
• Address tech compliance (ESDLC) requirements throughout the delivery lifecycle.
• Represent sub domain in relevant architecture forums and drive vendor solutions in accordance with organizational standards.

Regulatory & Business Conduct

• Display exemplary conduct and live by the Group’s Values and Code of Conduct. Take personal responsibility for embedding the highest standards of ethics, including regulatory and business conduct, across Standard Chartered Bank. This includes understanding and ensuring compliance with, in letter and spirit, all applicable laws, regulations, guidelines and the Group Code of Conduct. Effectively and collaboratively identify, escalate, mitigate and resolve risk, conduct and compliance matters.

Key Stakeholders

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Application Delivery Process

• Proven experience in managing and delivering complex technical projects in an enterprise environment.
• Ability to lead multiple projects simultaneously while ensuring quality and timely delivery.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Experience with Agile and Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) methodologies.
• Capability to coordinate and collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Specific examples of past project management successes, demonstrating effective leadership and delivery.

Technical Skills

• Strong engineering background with extensive experience in delivering high-quality technical solutions in an enterprise environment.
• Ability to interact with APIs, databases, and other technical components.
• Proficiency in understanding code and its implications on the system, enabling effective technical conversations and decision-making.
• Knowledge of modern software development practices and tools.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms and services (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).

Problem Solving

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills honed through years of practical experience in the field.
• Ability to think critically and make sound technical decisions under pressure.
• Experience in identifying, diagnosing, and addressing complex technical problems.
• Capability to balance short-term fixes with long-term solutions, leveraging past experiences to guide decisions.

Technical Aptitude

• Deep understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC) and best practices in architecture.
• Ability to design scalable, reliable, and secure solutions based on extensive industry experience.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools (e.g., CI/CD pipelines, version control systems).
• Experience in setting up and maintaining engineering practices to high standards, with tangible examples from previous roles.
• Ability to drive technical conversations and provide mentorship based on a wealth of practical experience.

Others

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, crucial for effective interaction in an enterprise environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with diverse teams.
• Effective stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience in documenting technical designs and solutions for a range of audiences.
• Ability to articulate complex technical concepts in a clear and concise manner.

Education

Bachelor\'s or Master\'s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field

Certifications

Relevant certifications in software development, project management, or Agile methodologies (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, PMP, Certified ScrumMaster)

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