Application Engineer

ELLIOTT MOSS CONSULTING PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology consulting firm in Singapore is seeking an experienced Application Engineer specializing in Trade Finance to enhance system solutions. Responsibilities include designing and deploying trade finance applications, managing CI/CD pipelines, and collaborating with various stakeholders. Applicants should have a Bachelor’s degree and over 4 years in corporate banking IT, with strong skills in Java and Angular. This role offers the opportunity to drive innovation in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in corporate banking IT (Trade Finance, Loans, Payments).
• Hands-on experience with Java, Angular, CI/CD tools, and RDBMS.
• Knowledge of SDLC, Agile, and testing methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy Trade Finance solutions.
• Translate business needs into technical specifications.
• Resolve production issues with IT suppliers.

Skills

Java

Angular

CI/CD tools

RDBMS

Problem-solving

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s in computer science/engineering or related field

Tools

Jenkins

GitLab

Oracle

MariaDB

MS SQL

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking an Application Engineer specializing in Trade Finance to provide end-to-end application support and drive digital solutions for our trade platforms. You’ll design, implement, and optimize systems while managing CI/CD pipelines, vendor relationships, and stakeholder collaboration in a dynamic banking environment.

Key Responsibilities

Solution Design & Implementation

• Partner with business users, IT teams, and vendors to design, develop, and deploy Trade Finance solutions.

• Translate business needs into technical specifications, ensuring process standardization and compliance.

• Review deliverables from vendors/teams and validate requirements for operational efficiency.

• Stay updated on industry trends (e.g., blockchain in trade finance, API banking).

• Problem Solving & Incident Management

• Resolve production issues with IT suppliers to minimize business disruption.

• Lead vendor negotiations for optimal IT solutions and cost efficiency.

• Build trusted relationships with stakeholders (operations, compliance, tech teams).

CI/CD & DevOps Leadership

• Design automated packaging/deployment strategies for seamless software delivery.

• Optimize CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab) and artifact management (Nexus).

• Streamline SDLC with tools like TWS Scheduler and Apache HTTP Server.

Technical Development & Support

Develop/maintain applications using:

• Frontend: Angular, JavaScript, HTML/CSS

• Backend: Java/Spring Boot, Python, Elixir

• Databases: Oracle, MariaDB, MS SQL

• Middleware: JBOSS, MQ, Connect Direct

• Support Kafka-based event streaming and Unix shell scripting.

Qualifications

Must-Have:

• Bachelor’s in computer science/engineering or related field.

• 4+ years in corporate banking IT (Trade Finance, Loans, Payments).

• Hands-on experience with Java, Angular, CI/CD tools, and RDBMS.

• Knowledge of SDLC, Agile, and testing methodologies.

• Strong problem-solving and stakeholder management skills.

Nice-to-Have:

• Exposure to trade finance platforms (e.g., CGI Trade360, Surecomp).

• Certifications in DevOps, Cloud (AWS/Azure), or banking technologies.

• Familiarity with regulatory standards (UCP600, ISBP).