Lead/ Senior Software Engineer (MEPS+) (Perm/Contract)

Public Service Division; Singapore; On-site; SGD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Public Service Division in Singapore seeks an experienced Engineering Lead to join MAS's CBD payment team, overseeing MEPS+ and securities systems. You will lead software development practices, ensure robust testing, and architect backend and cloud solutions to support scalable products.

Ideal candidates bring strong leadership, Agile experience, and deep knowledge of CI/CD, Java/Python, SQL, and modern front-end/backend technologies.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading software engineering teams and projects.
• Strong knowledge of agile methodologies, CI/CD practices, and version control systems.
• Demonstrated ability to design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitHub, or GitLab.
• Proficiency in designing and implementing J2EE applications, with SQL skills and shell scripting experience.
• Solid understanding of server-side technologies, microservices, web services, RESTful APIs, containers, and Kubernetes.
• Experience with RHEL, JBOSS EAP, OpenShift, OpenStack, Maven, Oracle Database, and Microsoft SQL Server.
• Proficiency in building and maintaining front-end interfaces (using React, Angular) and back-end services (using Python, Java).
• Strong knowledge of database design and optimisation for efficient data storage and retrieval.
• Proven experience in implementing secure coding practices and application security testing.
• Proficiency in automated testing, including integration of Selenium/Watermelon test suites into CI/CD pipelines.
• Familiarity with Git, Docker, and Kubernetes.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Ability to manage and streamline technical operations, prioritising the operations backlog, and automating processes to enhance efficiency and reduce release times.

Responsibilities

• Lead and implement software development practices, including continuous integration, delivery, and deployment to enhance code quality and speed of delivery
• Oversee and conduct comprehensive testing strategies, including functional, performance, and security testing to ensure robust and reliable software solutions
• Architect and develop backend systems, cloud applications, and data structures to support scalable and efficient software products
• Define and implement infrastructure as code practices, integrating multiple components and systems across the organisation
• Guide the development of frontend and cloud applications, analysing trade-offs and making informed technical decisions
• Design and oversee the implementation of software architecture, considering both functional and non-functional requirements
• Perform progressive manual review the source code delivered by the vendor and verify the implementation of the solution as per the approved design

Skills

Leadership

Agile methodologies

CI/CD pipelines

Java

Python

SQL/DB design

RESTful APIs

Cloud fundamentals

Shell scripting

Communication

Tools

Jenkins

GitHub

GitLab

Docker

Kubernetes

OpenShift

Maven

Oracle Database

SQL Server

React

Angular

Job description

What the role is

You will be part of the Central Banking & Devt Platforms (CBD) payment team responsible for managing the systems supporting the MAS Electronic Payment System (MEPS+) and domestic securities management systems in MAS, and the Special Singapore Government Securities system. These responsibilities involve supporting interbank payments in MEPS+ as well as MAS and government securities and trade settlements. You are expected to understand and support the linkages between these systems and other market infrastructures such as the Automated Clearing House (ACH).

What you will be working on

• Lead and implement software development practices, including continuous integration, delivery, and deployment to enhance code quality and speed of delivery
• Oversee and conduct comprehensive testing strategies, including functional, performance, and security testing to ensure robust and reliable software solutions
• Architect and develop backend systems, cloud applications, and data structures to support scalable and efficient software products
• Define and implement infrastructure as code practices, integrating multiple components and systems across the organisation
• Guide the development of frontend and cloud applications, analysing trade-offs and making informed technical decisions
• Design and oversee the implementation of software architecture, considering both functional and non-functional requirements
• Perform progressive manual review the source code delivered by the vendor and verify the implementation of the solution as per the approved design

What we are looking for

• Proven experience in leading software engineering teams and projects
• Strong knowledge of agile methodologies, CI/CD practices, and version control systems
• Demonstrated ability to design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins, GitHub, or GitLab
• Proficiency in designing and implementing J2EE applications, with SQL skills and shell scripting experience
• Solid understanding of server-side technologies, microservices, web services, RESTful APIs, containers, and Kubernetes
• Experience with RHEL, JBOSS EAP, OpenShift, OpenStack, Maven, Oracle Database, and Microsoft SQL Server
• Proficiency in building and maintaining front-end interfaces (using React, Angular) and back-end services (using Python, Java)
• Strong knowledge of database design and optimisation for efficient data storage and retrieval
• Proven experience in implementing secure coding practices and application security testing
• Proficiency in automated testing, including integration of Selenium/Watermelon test suites into CI/CD pipelines
• Familiarity with Git, Docker, and Kubernetes
• Strong communication skills with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences
• Ability to manage and streamline technical operations, prioritising the operations backlog, and automating processes to enhance efficiency and reduce release times

Experience and Technical Skillset which would be an advantage

• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS,) and monitoring production systems for performance and reliability
• Experience with the S.W.I.F.T messaging platform and interfaces
• Certifications in relevant skills (e.g., Java, AWS solution architect, Kubernetes, etc.) will be an advantage.
• Experience in government digital projects will be an advantage

Who You Are

• Driven, results and customer oriented and able to work independently
• Organised and comfortable managing multiple workstreams simultaneously and have good interpersonal skills
• Articulate with strong written, presentation skills
• Detailed and capable of handling time-sensitive and high-pressure situations.
• Natural problem solver who thrives in ambiguity and can design processes where none exist
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, agile environment

As part of the shortlisting process for this role, you may be required to complete a medical declaration and/or undergo further assessment.

Candidates may be considered for a permanent or 2-year contract roles. All applicants will be notified on whether they are shortlisted or not within 4 weeks of the closing date of this job posting.