Internship: Group Operations & Technology, Group Engineering – Trade & Payments [January - May 2026]

OCBC Bank; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Learning & development opportunities

Bank internship program

Wellbeing benefits

Job summary

OCBC Bank is offering a Payments Engineering Intern role in Singapore. You will support the design, development, and delivery of payment systems, learning from experienced engineers while contributing to secure, scalable enterprise platforms.

You'll gain hands-on experience across the software development lifecycle, system architecture, and the evolving payments landscape within a leading financial institution. This internship emphasizes collaboration and technical growth.

Qualifications

• Pursuing or recently completed Undergraduate, Graduate, or Postgraduate degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Strong logical and analytical thinking skills.
• Familiarity with programming languages such as Java, Python, or similar technologies.
• Interest in software engineering, enterprise systems, and the payments domain.
• Eager to learn new technologies and the payments domain.

Responsibilities

• Support the design, development, enhancement, and delivery of payment systems and technology solutions.
• Work alongside senior engineers to understand and contribute to enterprise‑scale applications and platforms.
• Participate in system analysis, design discussions, coding, testing, and implementation activities.
• Assist in identifying opportunities to improve system performance, reliability, and operational efficiency.
• Support troubleshooting, issue investigation, and resolution activities within the payments ecosystem.
• Collaborate with business and technology teams to understand requirements and deliver effective solutions.
• Contribute to project documentation and knowledge‑sharing initiatives.
• Provide support on other projects and tasks as assigned.

Skills

Java

Python

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Education

CS/IS/SE degree

Job description

As Singapore’s longest established bank, we have been dedicated to enabling individuals and businesses to achieve their aspirations since 1932. How? By taking the time to truly understand people. From there, we provide support, services, solutions, and career paths that meet their individual needs and desires. Today, we’re on a journey of transformation. Leveraging technology and creativity to become a future‑ready learning organisation. But for all that change, our strategic ambition is consistently clear and bold, which is to be Asia’s leading financial services partner for a sustainable future. We invite you to build the bank of the future. Innovate the way we deliver financial services. Work in friendly, supportive teams. Build lasting value in your community. Help people grow their assets, business, and investments. Take your learning as far as you can. Or simply enjoy a vibrant, future‑ready career. Your Opportunity Starts Here.

Why Join

Be part of a team that powers one of the most critical functions in banking. As a Payments Engineering Intern, you'll gain hands‑on experience supporting the design, development, and delivery of payment solutions that enable seamless and secure transactions across the bank. You'll have the opportunity to work alongside experienced engineers, learn about large‑scale enterprise systems, and contribute to technology initiatives that support millions of transactions. This internship offers valuable exposure to software engineering, system architecture, and the evolving payments landscape within a leading financial institution.

How You Succeed

To excel in this role, you'll be a quick learner with a strong interest in technology and problem‑solving. You'll work closely with experienced team members to understand enterprise systems, learn the payments domain, and contribute to engineering initiatives that deliver business value. Success comes from your ability to think logically, adapt to new challenges, and collaborate effectively with stakeholders. Your curiosity, willingness to learn, and ability to apply technical concepts will help you make meaningful contributions throughout your internship.

What You Do

• Support the design, development, enhancement, and delivery of payment systems and technology solutions
• Work alongside senior engineers to understand and contribute to enterprise‑scale applications and platforms
• Participate in system analysis, design discussions, coding, testing, and implementation activities
• Assist in identifying opportunities to improve system performance, reliability, and operational efficiency
• Support troubleshooting, issue investigation, and resolution activities within the payments ecosystem
• Collaborate with business and technology teams to understand requirements and deliver effective solutions
• Contribute to project documentation and knowledge‑sharing initiatives
• Provide support on other projects and tasks as assigned

Who You Work With

Group Engineering, within the Group Operations & Technology Division, plays a key role in driving OCBC's technology transformation. The team delivers secure, scalable, and innovative technology solutions that support the bank's businesses, customers, and operations. As part of the Payments Engineering team, you'll work alongside experienced software engineers, solution architects, and technology professionals who are responsible for building and enhancing the bank's payments capabilities. You'll gain exposure to enterprise systems, modern engineering practices, and the technologies that power digital banking experiences.

Who You Are

• Currently pursuing or recently completed an Undergraduate, Graduate, or Postgraduate degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, or a related discipline
• Strong logical and analytical thinking skills
• Familiarity with programming languages such as Java, Python, or similar technologies
• Interest in software engineering, enterprise systems, and system design
• Eager to learn new technologies and the payments domain
• Strong problem‑solving skills with a structured approach to challenges
• Good communication and collaboration skills
• Proactive, adaptable, and open to learning and feedback

Learning Objectives

This internship will provide you with: Exposure to enterprise‑scale payment systems and banking technology platforms Hands‑on experience across the software development lifecycle, from design to implementation and delivery Practical understanding of system design principles and software engineering best practices Opportunities to develop problem‑solving, analytical, and technical skills Experience working with experienced engineers in a collaborative and technology‑driven environment Exposure to the payments domain and how technology enables secure and efficient financial transactions Enhanced stakeholder engagement and teamwork skills through cross‑functional collaboration.

What we offer

• Competitive base salary.
• A suite of holistic, flexible benefits to suit every lifestyle.
• Community initiatives.
• Industry‑leading learning and professional development opportunities.
• Your wellbeing, growth and aspirations are every bit as cared for as the needs of our customers.

Let’s build the bank we need for the future we want. Find the best version of yourself in a friendly, supportive team. Build lasting value in your community. Help people grow their assets, business, and investments. Take your learning as far as you can. Or simply enjoy a vibrant, future‑ready career. Your Opportunity Starts Here.

About the bank

As the longest established Singapore bank, formed in 1932 from the merger of three local banks, we have grown from strength to strength to become a regional financial services group. With a deep history in Asia, we offer the most comprehensive coverage across ASEAN and Greater China, complemented with a presence in the leading economies of New York, London and Sydney. We are the second largest financial services group in Southeast Asia by assets with one of the world’s highest credit rating (Aa1 by Moody’s and AA- by both Fitch and S&P). We offer private banking services through our wholly‑owned subsidiary, Bank of Singapore, which operates on a unique open‑architecture product platform to source for the best‑in‑class products to meet its clients’ goals. Our insurance subsidiary, Great Eastern Holdings, is the oldest and most established life insurance group in Singapore and Malaysia.