Technical Lead - Financial Services

A global technology company is seeking an experienced Technical Architect Developer Lead to join their Financial Services division in Singapore. Responsibilities • Lead technical architecture and development of scalable, reliable, and secure microservices using Node.js, ensuring high performance, low latency, and high availability • Enforce software development discipline and ensure all developers adhere to established SDLC processes as defined by the client • Serve as the primary point of contact between the agile pod and stakeholders, facilitating transparency and alignment on project goals and progress • Actively develop core components and conduct rigorous code reviews to ensure adherence to best practices, security, and quality standards • Implement and manage DevOps practices within the team, utilising relevant tools to streamline development and deployment processes • Mentor and guide backend developers, improving team technical capabilities and fostering a culture of continuous learning • Define and integrate RESTful APIs and event-driven architectures (e.g., Kafka) to ensure seamless interdependency between systems • Implement security-first coding practices (OWASP Top 10) and ensure applications comply with MAS, GDPR, and other applicable regional banking regulations • Provide technical guidance leveraging deep knowledge of NodeJS and Java • Design and oversee integrations with core banking systems, applying both technical and functional knowledge of how such integrations are architected and executed Requirements • Minimum 10 years of experience in software development • Prior experience working within financial services institutions, specifically large banks in corporate banking, with familiarity with MAS TRM and/or MAS Notice 644 • Proficiency in Node.js and VB.net, with hands-on experience in code review and DevOps tooling • Strong understanding of integration design with core banking applications; experience with Oracle Flexcube is an advantage • Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or equivalent Agile certification preferred • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with a proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across client and internal teams • Strong leadership skills with a self-driven and proactive attitude • Comfortable working with statistical concepts and data-driven approaches EA: 14S7084 | Registration No: R1981018