COBOL Lead Engineer

DEUTSCHE BANK AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global bank in Singapore seeks a Vice President for Technology in the Cash Management team. The role emphasizes designing and developing core banking solutions, as well as managing software project deliveries. The ideal candidate will have over 12 years of experience in software development, especially with COBOL and Linux scripting, alongside strong skills in communication and problem-solving. The bank promotes a culture of continuous improvement and innovation in technology.

Benefits

Flexible benefits plan

Comprehensive leave benefits

Gender Neutral Parental Leave

25 days of annual paid leave

Culture of continuous learning

Qualifications

• 12+ years of relevant experience in software development projects.
• Experience in COBOL and Linux scripting.
• Knowledge in cash management domain in a banking environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop Core Banking and Payment processing solutions.
• Ensure seamless integration with payment gateways.
• Manage scope of deliveries and communication to stakeholders.

Skills

COBOL

Linux scripting

AI capabilities

Communication

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

pro*C

MQ Series

Oracle

Control-M

Oracle

Job description

Details of the Division and Team

As a Vice President for Technology in Cash Management team, you will partner with business, ops, technology and support teams to create and maintain the application stack and execute strategical programs. You’ll be an integral part of the bank’s infrastructure driving the regulatory and strategical book of work for Corporate Bank leveraging engineering best practices. You will also have opportunities to contribute in simplification of legacy application landscape using AI capabilities. Deutsche Bank is investing heavily in technology, which means we are investing in you. Join us here, and you’ll constantly be looking ahead.

What we will offer you

A healthy, engaged and well-supported workforce is better equipped to do their best work and, more importantly, enjoy their lives inside and outside the workplace. That’s why we are committed to providing an environment with your development and wellbeing at its center.

You can expect

• Flexible benefits plan including virtual doctor consultation services
• Comprehensive leave benefits
• Gender Neutral Parental Leave
• Hybrid working arrangement
• 25 days of annual paid leave, plus public holiday
• A culture of continuous learning to aid progression

Your key responsibilities

• Design and development of Core Banking and Payment processing solutions for Cash Management business with respect to functionality, performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Ensure seamless integration of Core banking and payment processing system with payment gateways, channels, finance ledger, reconciliation, and reporting systems.
• Ensures software code developed that matches the software design and business requirements based on user needs with appropriate quality and performance standards.
• Ensures best practices and lessons learned are being followed in the software development process.
• Manage scope of deliveries, expectations and ensure clear and concise communication to all stakeholders.
• Collaborate with the team to build, test and release software within short lead times. Work to develop and maintain a highly automated Continuous Delivery pipeline.
• Design and develop technical solutions that meet Business needs with respect to functionality, performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Work with multiple, distributed teams, leveraging resources across teams
• Lead by example to drive a culture of proactive continual improvement
• Ability to self-manage a book of work and ensure clear transparency on progress with clear, timely, communication of issues.

Your skills and experience

• Minimum 12 years of relevant experience in software development project using COBOL and Linux scripting, in the role of development, design, maintenance, software improvement, testing and deployment
• Knowledge on pro*C, MQ Series / JMS / Control-M / Oracle
• Knowledge in cash management domain in a banking environment
• Experience on transforming legacy applications using AI capabilities
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with attention to detail
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, Ability to work in virtual teams and in matrix structures
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Information Technology or Programming & Systems Analysis or Science (Computer Studies) or Software Engineering

About us and our teams

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We welcome applications from all people and promote a positive, fair and inclusive work environment.