Lead/ Senior Software Engineer (MEPS+) (Contract)

Monetary Authority of Singapore

Fixed Terms

Closing in 6 day(s)

What the role is

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) is Singapore’s central bank and integrated financial regulator.

As central bank, MAS promotes sustained, non-inflationary economic growth through the conduct of monetary policy and close macroeconomic surveillance and analysis. It manages Singapore’s exchange rate, official foreign reserves, and liquidity in the banking sector.

As an integrated financial supervisor, MAS fosters a sound financial services sector through its prudential oversight of all financial institutions in Singapore – banks, insurers, capital market intermediaries, financial advisors, and stock exchanges. It is also responsible for well-functioning financial markets, sound conduct, and investor education.

MAS also works with the financial industry to promote Singapore as a dynamic international financial centre. It facilitates the development of infrastructure, adoption of technology, and upgrading of skills in the financial industry.

Join us now, if you have a genuine interest in making an impact to help shape Singapore’s economic and financial landscape.

What you will be working on

You will be part of the Central Banking & Devt Platforms (CBD) payment team responsible for managing the systems supporting the MAS Electronic Payment System (MEPS+) and domestic securities management systems in MAS, and the Special Singapore Government Securities system. These responsibilities involve supporting interbank payments in MEPS+ as well as MAS and government securities and trade settlements. You are expected to understand and support the linkages between these systems and other market infrastructures such as the Automated Clearing House (ACH).

As a Lead/ Senior Software Engineer, you will be responsible to:

Lead and implement software development practices, including continuous integration, delivery, and deployment to enhance code quality and speed of delivery
Oversee and conduct comprehensive testing strategies, including functional, performance, and security testing to ensure robust and reliable software solutions
Architect and develop backend systems, cloud applications, and data structures to support scalable and efficient software products
Define and implement infrastructure as code practices, integrating multiple components and systems across the organisation
Guide the development of frontend and cloud applications, analysing trade-offs and making informed technical decisions
Design and oversee the implementation of software architecture, considering both functional and non-functional requirements
Perform progressive manual review the source code delivered by the vendor and verify the implementation of the solution as per the approved design

What we are looking for

Proven experience in leading software engineering teams and projects
Strong knowledge of agile methodologies, CI/CD practices, and version control systems
Demonstrated ability to design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins, GitHub, or GitLab
Proficiency in designing and implementing J2EE applications, with SQL skills and shell scripting experience
Solid understanding of server-side technologies, microservices, web services, RESTful APIs, containers, and Kubernetes
Experience with RHEL, JBOSS EAP, OpenShift, OpenStack, Maven, Oracle Database, and Microsoft SQL Server
Proficiency in building and maintaining front-end interfaces (using React, Angular) and back-end services (using Python, Java)
Strong knowledge of database design and optimisation for efficient data storage and retrieval
Proven experience in implementing secure coding practices and application security testing
Proficiency in automated testing, including integration of Selenium/Watermelon test suites into CI/CD pipelines
Familiarity with Git, Docker, and Kubernetes
Strong communication skills with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences
Ability to manage and streamline technical operations, prioritising the operations backlog, and automating processes to enhance efficiency and reduce release times

[Experience and Technical Skillset which would be an advantage]

Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS,) and monitoring production systems for performance and reliability
Experience with the S.W.I.F.T messaging platform and interfaces
Certifications in relevant skills (e.g., Java, AWS solution architect, Kubernetes, etc.) will be an advantage.
Experience in government digital projects will be an advantage

[Who You Are]

Driven, results and customer oriented and able to work independently
Organised and comfortable managing multiple workstreams simultaneously and have good interpersonal skills
Articulate with strong written, presentation skills
Detailed and capable of handling time-sensitive and high-pressure situations.
Natural problem solver who thrives in ambiguity and can design processes where none exist
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
Strong communication and collaboration abilities
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, agile environment

As part of the shortlisting process for this role, you may be required to complete a medical declaration and/or undergo further assessment.

This is a contractual position until Dec 2026. All applicants will be notified on whether they are shortlisted or not within 4 weeks of the closing date of this job posting.

About Monetary Authority of Singapore

MAS is the central bank of Singapore. Our mission is to promote sustained non-inflationary economic growth, and a sound and progressive financial centre.

About your application process

This job is closing in 6 day(s).

If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the job ad closing date, we seek your understanding that it is likely that we are not moving forward with your application for this role. We thank you for your interest and would like to assure you that this does not affect your other job applications with the Public Service. We encourage you to explore and apply for other roles within Monetary Authority of Singapore or the wider Public Service.