VP, Full Stack Engineer, Wealth Management Technology, Group Technology

DBS; Singapore; On-site; SGD 210,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

DBS Bank in Singapore is seeking a Vice President, Full Stack Engineer to lead strategic engineering, architecture, and product direction for Wealth Management Technology, spanning retail to private banking.

You will oversee up to 3 squads, drive microservices and micro-frontend patterns, champion CI/CD with OpenShift, and advance AI-assisted development to deliver scalable, secure platforms for millions of customers.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience architecting and delivering enterprise-grade full-stack platforms.
• Experience with Java, Springboot, ReactJS, and Python in large-scale systems.
• Strong knowledge of CI/CD, DevOps practices, and cloud-native deployments.

Responsibilities

• Drive strategic architecture and solutioning for portfolio and wealth management platforms.
• Lead design, development, and delivery of full-stack solutions across investment and insurance products.
• Oversee and manage up to 3 squads of engineers, providing direction and mentorship.
• Champion cutting-edge technologies, microservices, and micro-frontend architectures for scalable platforms.
• Define and enforce CI/CD and deployment strategies using platforms like OpenShift (OCP).
• Lead talent development, performance management and continuous learning.
• Evaluate AI assistant coding tools and emerging tech to boost productivity.
• Maintain understanding of financial services regulations and technology trends.

Skills

Java

Springboot

ReactJS

Python

Distributed systems

Microservices

Micro-frontend patterns

CI/CD

DevOps

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

OpenShift Container Platform (OCP)

Job description

Business Function Group Technology enables and empowers the bank with an efficient, nimble and resilient infrastructure through a strategic focus on productivity, quality & control, technology, people capability and innovation. In Group Technology, we manage the majority of the Bank's operational processes and inspire to delight our business partners through our multiple banking delivery channels. Job Role DBS Bank is seeking an exceptional Vice President, Full Stack Engineer, to provide strategic technical leadership in Wealth Management Technology department. This pivotal role will drive the overarching engineering, architecture, and product strategy at a platform level, shaping the future of our digital, advisory, and discretionary investment journeys for millions of customers across retail, affluent, and private banking segments. You will manage team of engineering, foster innovation, and operate with a long-term strategic vision across digitally managed portfolios and professionally managed discretionary mandates.

Responsibilities

• Drive the strategic architecture and solutioning for enterprise-grade portfolio and wealth management platforms, ensuring scalability, resilience, and future-proofing.
• Lead the design, development, and delivery of complex full-stack solutions across investment and insurance products.
• Oversee and manage up to 3 squads of highly skilled full-stack engineers, providing strategic direction, technical guidance, and fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.
• Champion the adoption of cutting-edge technologies, microservice, distributed micro-frontend architectures, and advanced engineering practices to build world-class platforms.
• Define and enforce best practices for CI/CD, DevOps, and deployment strategies utilizing platforms like OpenShift Container Platform (OCP), ensuring operational excellence and rapid delivery.
• Provide leadership in nurturing and developing engineering talent, including setting performance expectations, providing mentorship, and promoting continuous learning.
• Evaluate and integrate AI assistant coding tools and other emerging technologies into the development ecosystem to maximize efficiency and innovation.
• Maintain an extensive understanding of the financial services industry, regulatory landscape, and global technology trends, applying this knowledge to steer strategic initiatives.

Requirements

• Extensive and demonstrable experience in architecting, building, and delivering large-scale, enterprise-grade full-stack platforms using Java, Springboot, ReactJS, and Python.
• Proven expertise in designing, implementing and operate mission-critical investment and portfolio managements system that serve millions of users, with a focus on high availability, low latency and strong operational resilience.
• Deep architectural knowledge of distributed systems, micro-services, and advanced micro-frontend patterns.
• Mastery of CI/CD methodologies, advanced DevOps practices and significant experience with cloud-native deployment platforms such as OpenShift Container Platform (OCP) or similar.
• Exceptional leadership and management experience, with the ability to lead and inspire multiple engineering squads and drive large-scale technical initiatives.
• Strong strategic thinking and planning capabilities, with a proven ability to define and execute long-term technology roadmaps.
• Demonstrated experience in leveraging and integrating AI assistant coding tools and other innovative technologies to enhance engineering productivity and capabilities.
• Outstanding communication, negotiation, and influencing skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field; an advanced degree is a plus.
• Location: DBS Asia Hub
• Job: Technology
• Schedule: Regular Employee Status: Full time

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.