Software Engineer - Group Engineering

OCBC (Singapore); Singapore; On-site; SGD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

OCBC Bank (Singapore) is hiring a Software Engineer to design, develop, and test enterprise applications. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business needs into scalable software solutions and ensure smooth integration with existing systems.

The role emphasizes strong coding, debugging, and problem-solving skills, with hands-on experience in Java, Spring Boot, microservices, and API development. A customer-focused, collaborative mindset is essential.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot 4.x

Apache Camel

Microservices

JPA

Spring Cloud Gateway

RESTful APIs

SOAP Web Services

IBM MQ

Kafka

OpenShift

Kubernetes

Jenkins

Git/Bitbucket

Maven/Gradle

Linux

Conjur / Secrets Management

Agentic AI Development

Devin / Claude CLI

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field

Tools

OpenShift

Kubernetes

Jenkins

Git/Bitbucket

Maven/Gradle

Linux

Conjur

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.