Technology Specialist, Payments Development & Data Connectivity (Contract)

MAS Monetary Authority of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

MAS Monetary Authority of Singapore is seeking a Technology Specialist to lead policy and infrastructure projects for next-gen payments connectivity. You will review technical architectures, assess risks, and collaborate with industry partners to strengthen Singapore's position as a global payments hub.

The role requires strong software architecture knowledge, Java/Python/C#, and a proactive approach to cybersecurity and governance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in CS/IT or related field; relevant experience in product or infrastructure development in financial services is advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of payment technologies, architectures, and APIs; experience with scalable financial systems is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Analyse and review payment system architectures for scalability, security and performance.
• Identify technical risks and work with policy teams to develop governance frameworks for domestic and cross-border payment rails.
• Collaborate with financial institutions and regulators to expand cross-border payments connectivity.
• Stay informed on emerging payments tech to propose innovative connectivity solutions.

Skills

Java

Python

C#

Cybersecurity

Systems thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science / Information Technology

Tools

APIs

Payment systems

Orchestration platforms

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

• 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.

This is a 2-year contract. All applicants will be notified on whether they are shortlisted or not within 4 weeks of the closing date of this job posting.

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