Software Engineer - Group Engineering

OCBC; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Learning & development

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

OCBC is seeking a Software Engineer in Singapore to design, develop, and test financial software solutions. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and deliver robust, scalable applications using Java, Spring Boot, and microservices.

You will work on RESTful APIs, messaging, and cloud-native deployments, with emphasis on quality, security, and continuous learning. A strong foundation in banking tech and AI-enabled tooling is valued.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• 3+ years of software development experience, ideally in banking/finance.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical and design skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test software applications using Java/Spring.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to capture requirements and translate into solutions.
• Ensure integration with existing systems and services.
• Participate in code reviews and drive quality improvements.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Microservices

REST APIs

Kafka

OpenShift

CI/CD

Git

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

IBM MQ

Kubernetes

Jenkins

Job description

WHO WE ARE:

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

Imagine being part of a team that builds innovative digital solutions for one of Asia’s leading banks. As a Software Engineer at OCBC, you’ll have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects that transform the way we deliver financial services. You’ll be part of a collaborative team that values creativity, innovation, and continuous learning.

How you succeed

To succeed in this role, you’ll need to be passionate about software development and committed to delivering high-quality solutions. You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements, design and develop software applications, and ensure seamless integration with existing systems. Your ability to collaborate, innovate, and adapt to changing requirements will be key to your success.

What you do

• Design, develop, and test software applications using various programming languages and technologies
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand requirements and develop solutions that meet their needs
• Work with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration with existing systems
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to the improvement of the overall code quality
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues in a timely and efficient manner

Core Development & Integration

• Strong hands-on experience in Java, Spring Boot 4.x, Apache Camel, Microservices, JPA, and Spring Cloud Gateway.
• Experience designing and developing RESTful APIs and SOAP Web Services.
• Strong understanding of microservices, distributed systems, and enterprise integration patterns.
• Strong coding, analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills
• Hands-on experience on TIBCO BW 5.x would be an added advantage.

Messaging & Event Streaming

• Strong hands-on experience with IBM MQ and Kafka.
• Experience with asynchronous messaging, event-driven architecture, and resilient integration patterns.

Cloud, DevOps & Security

• Hands-on experience with OpenShift and Kubernetes.
• Experience with Jenkins, Git/Bitbucket, Maven/Gradle, Linux, and CI/CD practices.
• Familiar with Conjur or similar secrets-management tools.

Agentic AI Development

• Experience using Devin, Claude CLI, or similar Agentic AI tools for software development.
• Ability to leverage AI agents for coding, refactoring, code review, testing, and development automation.

Technical Stack & Tools

• Frameworks & Languages: Java, Spring Boot 4.x, Apache Camel, Microservices, JPA, Spring Cloud Gateway.
• API & Integration: RESTful APIs, SOAP Web Services, SOA.
• Messaging & Streaming: IBM MQ, Kafka.
• Cloud & DevOps: OpenShift, Kubernetes, Jenkins, Linux, Bitbucket/Git, Maven/Gradle.
• AI Development: Devin, Claude CLI, Agentic AI Development.
• Security: Conjur / Secrets Management.
• Additional Experience: TIBCO BW, Banking/Enterprise application development.

Who you are

• A degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
• At least 3 years of experience in software development, preferably in a banking or financial services environment
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical design capabilities.
• Excellent communication and ability to work effectively across development, architecture, DevOps, and platform teams.
• Strong ownership of deliverables from design and development through testing and deployment.

Who we are

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.

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.