SVP, Site Reliability Engineering Lead, SRE & Governance, Group Technology

DBS Bank Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

DBS Bank Ltd in Singapore seeks a Senior VP, Site Reliability Engineering to lead and oversee a 24/7 SRE function across critical platforms including OpenShift, Kubernetes, VMware, Windows, Linux, databases and mainframe.

You will drive resilience, automation, and operational excellence across hybrid cloud and on-premises environments, while aligning with risk and regulatory expectations and partnering with security teams to harden infrastructure.

Qualifications

• 18+ years of IT infrastructure/SRE/production operations experience in large environments.
• Experience leading 24/7 infrastructure teams in banking/financial services.
• Strong expertise in hybrid cloud, data centers and enterprise platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead distributed 24/7 SRE team and command center functions.
• Define and execute SRE strategy aligned to business priorities.
• Drive SLA/SLO/SLI frameworks and governance for incidents and capacity.
• Oversee reliability of Cloud, OpenShift, Windows/Linux, databases and mainframe.
• Champion automation, observability, MTTR reduction and cost optimization.

Skills

SRE leadership

Hybrid cloud

Incident management

Tools

OpenShift

Kubernetes

VMware

Job description

Role Summary

The SVP, Site Reliability Engineering (SRE), will lead and oversee the 24/7 infrastructure operations and reliability engineering function across critical platforms including Hypervisors (VPC, EPC, OPC), OpenShift , Windows, Databases, TWS, and Mainframe environments. This role is responsible for driving resilience, scalability, automation, and operational excellence across hybrid cloud and on-premises environments, while ensuring alignment with business, risk, and regulatory expectations.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Governance

Lead and manage a distributed 24/7 SRE infrastructure team, including shift-based operations and command center functions Define and execute the SRE strategy aligned to enterprise technology and business priorities Establish strong governance across incident, problem, change, release, and capacity management Drive SLA/SLO/SLI frameworks to ensure service reliability and performance targets

Infrastructure & Platform Ownership

Oversee end-to-end reliability of infrastructure platforms: Cloud & Container: VPC, OpenShift, Kubernetes Compute & Virtualization: Hypervisors (VMware/others), private cloud platforms Enterprise Platforms: Windows, Unix/Linux, TWS, Mainframe, Databases Ensure high availability, resilience, and disaster recovery readiness across all critical systems Own infrastructure lifecycle including capacity planning, patching, upgrades, and decommissioning

Reliability Engineering & Automation

Champion SRE principles including error budgets, toil reduction, and automation-first mindset Drive end-to-end observability strategy (monitoring, logging, tracing) Lead initiatives to reduce MTTR, incident volume, and manual operational effort Scale automation across deployment, patching, incident resolution, and self-healing capabilities

Operational Excellence

Ensure 24/7 monitoring, incident response, and recovery processes are robust and continuously improved Lead major incident management and command bridge coordination for critical outages Conduct RCA, trend analysis, and preventive engineering improvements Embed ITIL best practices across service management processes

Risk, Compliance & Security

Identify infrastructure risks and drive proactive mitigation strategies Ensure compliance with regulatory, audit, and internal security requirements Partner with security teams on hardening, vulnerability management, and access controls

Stakeholder & Cross-Functional Collaboration

Collaborate with application, DevOps, security, architecture, and business teams to improve system reliability Provide leadership in large-scale transformation programs (cloud adoption, infra modernization, SRE maturity) Act as a key interface with senior management and external stakeholders

People & Talent Development

Build and develop a high-performing SRE organization across L1/L2/L3 layers Drive fungibility, cross-skilling, and leadership development within the team Mentor senior leaders and establish clear career progression frameworks

Requirements

Experience

18+ years of experience in IT infrastructure, SRE, or production operations Proven leadership in managing large-scale 24/7 infrastructure teams in banking/financial services Strong experience in hybrid cloud, data center, and enterprise platforms

Technical Expertise

Deep expertise in: Cloud platforms (private/public cloud architectures) Container platforms (OpenShift/Kubernetes) Hypervisors & virtualization technologies Operating systems (Windows, Linux/Unix) Databases (MariaDB, Postgres, MSSQL, Redis, DB2) Enterprise scheduling & legacy systems (TWS, Mainframe) Strong understanding of DevOps, CI/CD, and infrastructure as code

Leadership & Functional Skills

Strong strategic thinking with ability to translate business goals into technology outcomes Excellent incident leadership and crisis management skills Proven track record of driving automation and operational transformation Strong stakeholder management and executive communication skills

Other Skills

Expertise in ITIL / Service Management frameworks Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities Ability to manage high-pressure situations and multiple priorities

Key Success Metrics (Optional for your slide/JD refinement)

• Infrastructure availability (SLA/SLO adherence)
• Reduction in MTTR / incident volume
• Automation coverage & reduction in manual toil
• Capacity utilization and cost optimization
• Audit and compliance adherence

Location Details

• Location: DBS Asia Hub
• Job: Technology
• Schedule: Regular
• Employee Status: Full time

About DBS

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. DBS 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.