- 36 ROBINSON ROAD Central Region (Singapore) Singapore

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Job Description – Technical Lead (Banking & Payments Transformation)
Role Overview
We are seeking a seasoned Technical Lead with over 15 years of experience in core banking transformations, payments ecosystems, and high-performance Java solutions. The ideal candidate will drive large-scale migration programs (ISO 20022), design end-to-end solution architectures, and ensure technical governance to achieve production stability. This role requires strong expertise in microservices, distributed systems, API design, and stakeholder management, with a proven ability to deliver risk-focused solutions aligned with enterprise architecture standards.
Key Responsibilities
Solution Architecture & Design
Lead ISO 20022 migration architecture and end-to-end solution design for payments systems.
Architect parallel streaming platforms to validate and certify payment interfaces during high-value cross-border migrations.
Design data models and API contracts for ISO 20022 message mapping and integration touchpoints.
Technical Governance & Leadership
Drive Proof of Concepts (POCs) for complex interface requirements and provide architectural blueprints.
Conduct rigorous code reviews and enforce SDLC governance to ensure zero production incidents.
Mentor and guide engineering teams, fostering a culture of innovation and quality.
Stakeholder & Vendor Management
Act as the primary technical liaison with third-party vendors, business leaders, and engineering teams.
Translate business requirements into robust technical solutions aligned with compliance and regulatory standards.
Operational Excellence
Maintain high availability and stability of regional banking applications.
Spearhead automation initiatives to enhance productivity and optimize DevOps workflows.
Implement performance optimization strategies, reducing manual intervention and increasing delivery efficiency.
Required Skills & Expertise
Banking & Payments Systems: Global Pay Plus (GPP), Finacle, Core Banking Integration, Credit Risk.
Technology Stack: Java, Spring, Apache Nifi, Oracle, MongoDB, Kafka, Redis.
Architecture & Design: Distributed Systems, Data Modelling, API Design, End-to-End Solution Architecture.
Governance & Risk Management: SDLC Governance, Vulnerability Remediation, Risk Mitigation, Production Stability.
DevOps & Delivery: Jenkins, Git, JIRA, CI/CD Pipelines, Agile Delivery Practices.
Leadership: Team Management, Vendor Coordination, Stakeholder Engagement, Strategic POC Development.
If you are keen to explore the above role, please send across your updated resume to ************* and we can discuss to proceed further.
EA Personnel Registration Number: R1112410
Singapore Employment Agency Licence No: 11C3373
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