Senior System Analyst (Financial and Banking Applications)

IDC TECHNOLOGIES (SINGAPORE) PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology provider in Singapore is looking for a seasoned software developer with extensive experience in Java and modern frameworks. The candidate will develop Java-based applications, ensuring clean and reusable code while collaborating closely with cross-functional teams. Applicants should possess a Bachelor's degree, at least 7 years of relevant experience, and strong communication skills. Additional expertise in microservices and containerization technologies is advantageous. The role requires problem-solving abilities and adaptability to changing project demands.

Qualifications

• 7+ years' experience in software development.
• Strong teamwork and adaptability to evolving requirements.
• Ability to communicate complex problems simply.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Java-based applications.
• Write clean, efficient, and reusable code.
• Participate in the software development life cycle.
• Collaborate with team members for timely delivery.
• Debug and resolve technical issues.

Skills

Java 8 and above

Spring Framework (Spring Security, Spring Integration, etc.)

Hibernate or MyBatis

Unix/Linux scripting

PostgreSQL / MySQL

NoSQL databases

Jasper reporting tools

Messaging queues (IBM MQ, ActiveMQ, Kafka)

REST API development

Microservices architecture

Docker and Kubernetes

Jenkins, Git, GitHub, BitBucket

Agile practices

APM tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack)

Continuous integration

Collaboration tools (Confluence, JIRA)

Banking/Financial domain experience

Certifications in Java

Communication skills

Problem-solving abilities

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field

Job description

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field.
• 7+ years’ experience.
• Strong proficiency in Java 8 and above.
• Hands‑on experience with Spring Framework, including Spring Security, Spring Integration, Spring Batch, Spring Data, Spring Cloud, and Spring Boot.
• Proficiency in ORM frameworks such as Hibernate, or MyBatis.
• Scripting experience with Unix/Linux.
• Experience with RDBMS PostgreSQL / MySQL and NoSQL databases is required.
• Experience with reporting and related tools such as Jasper.
• Experience working with messaging queues such as IBM MQ, ActiveMQ, Kafka streaming.
• Experience in REST API development and micro services development.
• Proficient with Jenkins, Git, Jenkins and GitHub, BitBucket, CodeScan tools.
• Experience in Design and implement microservices‑based architectures, ensuring that services are loosely coupled, resilient, and scalable is an added advantage.
• Experience in Utilize Docker, Kubernetes technologies to build and manage applications in containerized environments i.e. OpenShift is an added advantage.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well‑documented code following industry best practices and coding standards. Conduct code reviews and mentor junior developers.
• Familiarity with Agile practices.
• Familiarity with application performance monitoring (APM) tools, such as Prometheus, Grafana, or ELK stack.
• Experience with continuous integration and release automation.
• Proficient with collaboration tools such as Confluence and JIRA.
• Experience in Banking / Financial domain would be an added advantage.
• Certifications in Java or related technologies would be an added advantage.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Excellent problem‑solving abilities.
• Adaptability to evolving project requirements and priorities.
• Ability to articulate and clearly communicate complex problems and solutions in a simple and logical manner.
• Well‑developed analytical skills and the ability to provide clarity to complex issues and synthesize large amounts of information.
• Deadline sensitive and able to work independently and under pressure.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Java‑based applications according to business requirements.
• Write clean, efficient, and reusable code following best practices and coding standards.
• Participate in all phases of the software development life cycle, including design, development, testing, and deployment.
• Collaborate with senior developers, business analysts, and QA teams to ensure timely delivery of features and fixes.
• Perform unit testing and support integration and system testing.
• Debug and resolve technical issues reported by users or testing teams.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to continuous improvement efforts.
• Maintain technical documentation and update system manuals as needed.