SVP, Engineering Lead, Core Banking Technology, Group Technology

DBS; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

DBS Asia Hub in Singapore is seeking a Senior Vice President, Engineering Lead to drive design, development and modernisation of mission-critical Core Banking platforms. You will shape architecture, governance, and delivery across banking domains, leading engineering squads and partnering with product and architecture teams.

The role demands hands-on expertise in Java/Spring Boot, microservices, cloud-native patterns, CI/CD, and robust performance engineering.

Qualifications

• Strong software engineering experience with Core Banking or large-scale transaction processing systems.
• Leadership in architecture and hands-on decision-making in technology direction.
• Proven ability to manage multiple delivery teams and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture, design, and development of large-scale Core Banking applications and services.
• Drive cloud-native, microservices, and event-driven design patterns with best practices.
• Own end-to-end delivery from solution design to production support and continuous improvement.
• Coach engineers and mentors, and influence executive technology decisions.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Angular

React

Microservices

API Architecture

Event-Driven Systems

CI/CD

DevSecOps

Linux

Kubernetes

OpenShift

MongoDB

Distributed Systems

Core Banking

Stakeholder Management

Tools

MongoDB

CI/CD pipelines

Cloud-native platforms

Job description

## SVP, Engineering Lead, Core Banking Technology, Group TechnologyApply: Application Development & Architecture: Singapore - East: Full time: Posted Today: WD89708**Business Function** Group Technology and Operations enables and empowers the Bank with an efficient, nimble, and resilient infrastructure through a focus on productivity, quality and control, technology, people capability, and innovation. ## Role PurposeDBS is seeking an experienced **Senior Vice President, Engineering Lead** to drive the design, development, and modernization of mission-critical Core Banking platforms. This role combines deep technical expertise with engineering leadership, requiring active involvement in architecture, solution design, engineering governance, and delivery execution across Core Banking domains. The successful candidate will lead engineering teams while shaping technology decisions, solving complex technical challenges, and driving platform transformation at scale. ## Key Responsibilities### Engineering & Architecture Leadership* Lead the architecture, design, and development of large-scale Core Banking applications and services.* Provide robust technical leadership for solution design, system architecture, API strategy, and platform modernization initiatives.* Drive the adoption of cloud-native architectures, microservices, event-driven design patterns, and engineering best practices.* Conduct architecture reviews, design reviews, code reviews, and technical governance across multiple delivery teams.* Evaluate emerging technologies, including AI-assisted software development, to improve engineering productivity and platform capabilities. ### Delivery & Platform Ownership* Lead multiple engineering squads delivering strategic initiatives and business-critical enhancements.* Partner closely with business, product, and architecture teams to translate requirements into scalable and resilient solutions.* Own end-to-end delivery accountability from solution design through production implementation and support.* Ensure engineering quality through automated testing, CI/CD, DevSecOps, and modern software development practices.* Drive continuous improvements in performance, reliability, observability, stability, and operational readiness. ### Core Banking Technology Leadership* Provide technical leadership across key Core Banking domains, including Customer Management, Deposits, Loans, Transaction Processing, Settlement, and General Ledger integration.* Define technical roadmaps and modernization strategies aligned to business priorities.* Identify architecture, capacity, performance, and resiliency gaps and drive remediation initiatives.* Support the resolution of critical production incidents and lead root-cause analysis for major technology issues. ### People & Stakeholder Leadership* Coach and mentor engineers, technical leads, and engineering managers.* Build a strong engineering culture focused on ownership, innovation, and technical excellence.* Act as a trusted technology advisor to senior stakeholders and influence strategic technology decisions. ## Requirements* Strong software engineering experience with significant exposure to Core Banking or large-scale transaction processing systems.* Proven experience leading engineering teams while remaining actively involved in architecture and technical decision-making.* Strong hands-on proficiency in Java / Spring BootAngular or ReactMicroservices & API ArchitectureEvent-Driven SystemsCI/CD and DevSecOpsLinux and Middleware PlatformsKubernetes / OpenShift or equivalent cloud-native platformsExposure to MongoDB is a distinct advantage.* Deep understanding of distributed systems, scalability, resiliency, performance engineering, and high-availability platforms.* Strong Core Banking domain expertise across Deposits, Loans, Customer Management, Transaction Processing, Settlement, and Accounting flows.* Proven experience driving platform modernization and legacy transformation initiatives.* Strong stakeholder management, communication, and problem-solving skills.**Location:**DBS Asia Hub**Job:**Technology**Schedule:**Regular**Employee Status:**Full time### Why join us?*DBS is more than a bank —**we're shaping the future of finance and communities. With innovation at our core and impact in our DNA, we go beyond banking to build careers, relationships, and a better world.*### About UsDBS is a leading financial services group in Asia with a presence in 19 markets. Headquartered and listed in Singapore, DBS is in the three key Asian axes of growth: Greater China, Southeast Asia and South Asia.Recognised for its global leadership, DBS has been named “World’s Best Bank” by Global Finance, “World’s Best Bank” by Euromoney and “Global Bank of the Year” by The Banker. The bank is at the forefront of leveraging digital technology to shape the future of banking, having been named “World’s Best Digital Bank” by Euromoney and the world’s “Most Innovative in Digital Banking” by The Banker. In addition, DBS has been accorded the “Safest Bank in Asia” award by Global Finance for 15 consecutive years from 2009 to 2023.DBS provides a full range of services in consumer, SME and corporate banking. As a bank born and bred in Asia, DBS understands the intricacies of doing business in the region’s most dynamic markets and is committed to building lasting relationships with customers. With its extensive network of operations in Asia and emphasis on engaging and empowering its staff, DBS presents exciting career opportunities.