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.
Monetary Authority of Singapore
Technology Specialist, Payments Development and Data Connectivity (Contract)
Fixed Terms
Closing on 03 Dec 2025What the role is
What you will be working on
Your responsibilities will include the following:
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
The successful candidate will be offered a 4-year contract. As part of the shortlisting process for this role, you may be required to complete a medical declaration and/or undergo further assessment.
All applicants will be notified on whether they are shortlisted or not within 4 weeks of the closing date of this job posting.
About your application process
This job is closing on 03 Dec 2025.
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.
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.
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