Technology Specialist, Payments Development and Data Connectivity

Public Service Division; Singapore; On-site; SGD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Singapore is looking for a Technology Specialist to lead projects for enhancing payment systems and connectivity. This role involves technical architecture reviews, risk management, and collaboration with key financial partners. Candidates should have a degree in Computer Science or IT, solid programming skills in languages like Java and Python, and an understanding of payment technologies. This position offers a 4-year contract with opportunities to innovate in the payments sector.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in product or infrastructure development in financial services is advantageous.
• Keen interest in the payments sector.
• Comprehensive technical understanding of payment technologies.

Responsibilities

• Review technical architecture and design of payment systems.
• Identify potential technical risks and partner with internal stakeholders.
• Collaborate with financial institutions to expand cross-border payments connectivity.

Skills

Team player with excellent networking skills

Strong analytical competence

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work with technical and non-technical stakeholders

Education

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

Tools

Java

Python

C#

Job description

What the role is

We are seeking a Technology Specialist to lead and assist in policy and infrastructure projects that will drive the next generation of payments connectivity, anchoring Singapore's position as a global payments hub. This role is critical in reviewing and enhancing technical architecture, assessing, and mitigating technical risks, and working collaboratively with industry partners to strengthen Singapore's long-term competitiveness as a leading digital finance centre. The ideal candidate will combine a strong technical background with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to communicate effectively with both internal teams and external partners.

What you will be working on

Your responsibilities will include the following:

Technical Architecture & Systems Review

• Analyse and review the technical architecture and design of payment systems, including interlinking models, to ensure scalability, security and performance

• Recommend improvements and ensure best practices are followed across payment infrastructure

Risk Management & Policy Development

• Identify potential technical risks and partner with internal policy analysts and industry technical and operations stakeholders

• Develop industry strategies and build relevant policies and frameworks for better governance and risk management of domestic payment rails and cross-border linkages

Cross-Border Connectivity

• Collaborate with financial institutions, foreign regulators and international organisations to expand Singapore's cross-border payments connectivity network through bilateral and multilateral infrastructure projects

Innovation & Industry Engagement

• Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends in the payments sector

• Propose innovative solutions and work with industry partners to enhance payment connectivity

What we are looking for

Education & Experience

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

• Relevant experience in product or infrastructure development in financial services (advantageous)

• Keen interest in the payments sector

Technical Expertise

• Comprehensive technical understanding and knowledge of payment technologies, infrastructures and systems

• Strong grasp of technology trends and developments in payments infrastructure landscape

• Strong understanding of software architecture, design patterns and best practices

• Strong programming skills in languages commonly used in financial services (E.g.Java, Python, C#) with development experience in building or maintaining scalable financial systems, APIs, orchestration platforms, or payment processing applications

• Familiarity with cybersecurity principles and risk management

Skills & Competencies

• Team player with excellent networking and organisational skills

• Strong analytical competence with capacity to synthesise value from rapidly changing and diverse sources

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to work effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders

The successful candidate will be offered a 4-year contract. As part of the shortlisting process for this role, you may be required to complete a medical declaration and/or undergo further assessment.

All applicants will be notified on whether they are shortlisted or not within 4 weeks of the closing date of this job posting.