AVP, Lead Site Reliability Engineer, Global Financial Markets Technology, Group Technology

DBS; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Singapore is seeking a Lead Site Reliability Engineer to manage strategic evolution and reliability of essential applications like MAGIC, VANA, KQMS, and GRID. In this role, you will lead a team, drive improvements and ensure operational excellence, leveraging cutting-edge technologies such as OpenShift and AWS. The ideal candidate will have strong technical skills, exceptional communication abilities, and experience in enterprise applications, offering the chance to excel in a dynamic financial environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Dynamic work environment

Qualifications

• Demonstrated strong technical and troubleshooting skills for complex enterprise applications.
• Comprehensive understanding of market data and credit risk modules.
• Hands-on experience with OpenShift, Huawei FusionCompute, AWS, Java, Python, SQL.

Responsibilities

• Lead a high-performing SRE team responsible for the reliability of critical applications.
• Define strategic SRE initiatives focusing on continuous improvement and automation.
• Oversee high-quality service and support for business users.

Skills

Technical troubleshooting skills

Knowledge of OpenShift

Knowledge of AWS

Experience with Java

Experience with Python

Knowledge of SQL

Interpersonal communication

Leadership skills

Education

ITSM or ITIL certification

Tools

Murex modules (e-tradepad, simulation, Limits, etc.)

Job description

Job Description - AVP, Lead Site Reliability Engineer, Global Financial Markets Technology, Group Technology (250000DD)

Business Function

Group Technology enables and empowers the bank with an efficient, nimble and resilient infrastructure through a strategic focus on productivity, quality & control, technology, people capability and innovation. In Group Tech, we manage the majority of the Bank's operational processes and inspire to delight our business partners through our multiple banking delivery channels.

Job Summary

As an SRE Lead, you will lead the management and strategic evolution of a critical suite of in-house developed applications: MAGIC, VANA, KQMS, and GRID. These applications are pivotal in supporting the entire Global Financial Markets (GFM) business Back Office and other key functions. You will guide the team in leveraging and advancing various cutting‑edge technologies such as OpenShift, Huawei FusionCompute, AWS, Java, Python, SQL, and more, all while aligning with the overarching GFM strategy and SRE principles. This role offers the opportunity to lead a team in a dynamic environment, driving reliability, efficiency, and operational excellence for essential financial market platforms through a Site Reliability Engineering approach.

Responsibilities

• SRE Leadership & Strategy:
  • Lead, mentor, and develop a high‑performing SRE team responsible for the reliability, support, and enhancement of MAGIC, VANA, KQMS, and GRID.
  • Define and drive strategic SRE initiatives, focusing on continuous improvement, automation, and toil reduction for both end‑users and the support team.
  • Establish and monitor Service Level Objectives (SLOs) and Service Level Indicators (SLIs) for the supported applications to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
  • Champion a collaborative and integrated approach across all sub‑teams within the application support group, promoting SRE best practices.
• Operational Excellence & Reliability Engineering:
  • Oversee the provision of high‑quality service and support to business users leveraging MAGIC, VANA, KQMS, and GRID, with an emphasis on system reliability and performance.
  • Ensure robust day‑to‑day production support for users of MAGIC, VANA, KQMS, and GRID across Back Office functions, focusing on incident response and root cause analysis.
  • Manage and optimize on‑call rotations for the team during off‑office hours (less frequent but mostly during 6 am‑10 am period) to address escalations from the Level 1 team, as well as lead weekend implementations for new product features with a focus on stability.
• Release Management & Communication:
  • Guide the team in assisting with the rollout of new versions and enhancements of MAGIC, VANA, KQMS, and GRID, strictly adhering to best practices in release management procedures and ensuring system stability.

Requirements

• Technical & Domain Expertise:
  • Demonstrated strong technical and troubleshooting skills for complex enterprise applications, with a proven ability to lead an SRE team in these areas.
  • Comprehensive understanding of market data, including how to price deals for different products and sensitivities.
  • In‑depth knowledge of credit risk modules, settlement risk, and market risk.
  • Knowledge of Murex modules (e‑tradepad, simulation, Limits, Livebook, MXML, Datamart, etc.) would be a significant advantage but not necessary.
  • Hands‑on experience in technologies such as OpenShift, Huawei FusionCompute, AWS, Java, Python, SQL and more.
  • ITSM or ITIL certification is highly desirable.
• Soft Skills:
  • Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders and motivate an SRE team towards common reliability goals.

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We offer a competitive salary and benefits package and the professional advantages of a dynamic environment that supports your development and recognises your achievements.