SVP, Engineering Lead, (Equities & Brokerage), Wealth Management Technology, Group Technology

DBS; Singapore; On-site; SGD 260,000 - 380,000; Full time

Job summary

DBS Asia Central is seeking an SVP, Engineering Lead for Equities, Brokerage, and Crypto to drive the technical execution of our multi-asset trading platforms in Singapore. This hands-on, full-stack architect will lead cross-functional agile teams across Singapore and other regions.

The role emphasizes GenAI-native development, automated testing, and high-throughput Java backends with Spring Boot and React frontends.

Qualifications

• 12+ years in software engineering with 5+ years leading multi-region agile teams.
• Deep FinTech/crypto/ brokerage domain experience preferred.
• Expert Java backend with Spring Boot and React frontend expertise.
• Strong testing discipline including unit and E2E testing.
• Experience applying GenAI in native development for trading apps.

Responsibilities

• Lead architectural strategy across React frontends, Spring Boot microservices, and Java backends.
• Drive GenAI-powered development and AI features in trading platforms.
• Mentor distributed scrum teams across regions for cross-border delivery.
• Enforce automated testing culture with robust pipelines and tooling.
• Oversee integration of equities, brokerage, and crypto/digital asset services.

Skills

React.js

Spring Boot

Java

Testing (JUnit/Mockito)

GenAI-native development

Distributed agile leadership

Tools

Playwright

JUnit

Mockito

Job description

## SVP, Engineering Lead, (Equities & Brokerage), Wealth Management Technology, Group TechnologyApplylocations: Singapore - Centraltime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: WD87227The SVP, Engineering Lead for Equities, Brokerage, and Crypto will drive the technical execution of our multi-asset trading platforms in Singapore. This role requires a hands-on, full-stack architect who combines deep trading domain knowledge with expertise in React.js, Spring Boot, Java, rigorous automated testing, TDD, and GenAI-native development practices. You will lead, scale, and align cross-functional, agile engineering teams distributed across Singapore and other global regions.Key Responsibilities* **Full-Stack Technical Leadership:** Direct architectural strategy and code quality across React.js frontends, Spring Boot microservices, and high-throughput Java trading backends.* **GenAI-Native Innovation:** Pioneer the integration of Generative AI tools (e.g., Copilot, LLM agents) into the development lifecycle to accelerate engineering velocity and build AI-powered trading features.* **Global Agile Governance:** Lead, mentor, and align distributed agile scrum teams across Singapore and other international regions, ensuring seamless cross-border delivery.* **Quality & Resiliency:** Enforce strict automated testing cultures, including robust unit testing frameworks (JUnit, Mockito, etc) and end-to-end (E2E) testing pipelines ( Playwright).* **Domain Integration:** Oversee technical implementations for equities execution, retail brokerage services, and secure crypto/digital asset integration.Required Qualifications* **Experience:** 12+ years in software engineering, with 5+ years leading multi-region, distributed agile teams.* **Industry Background:** Deep experience in FinTech, crypto, high-frequency trading, or digital brokerage platforms. Prior banking experience is highly beneficial but not mandatory.* **Backend Mastery:** Expert-level Java developer with extensive experience building enterprise-grade, concurrent, and secure services using Spring Boot.* **Frontend Expertise:** Deep production experience with modern React.js architectures, state management, and real-time data streaming (e.g., WebSockets).* **Testing Excellence:** Proven track record implementing comprehensive testing strategies, including unit tests and automated E2E testing frameworks.* **GenAI Capabilities:** Practical experience leveraging GenAI tools for native development or embedding AI capabilities into financial/trading applications.**Location:**DBS Asia Central**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.