OCBC

Financial Services

SoftwareEngineering-CardsLeads

Malaysia FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Lead candidates.

The Brief

“Software Engineering - Cards Leads at OCBC. Skills: Cards technology, Microservices, Stakeholder management, Vendor management. Own and manage technology stack. Deliver features and changes”

What You'll Achieve.

Resilient operations; Regulatory compliance; Business growth enablement; Modernization of platforms; Roadmap completion; Automation coverage; Defect leakage; MTTR; Incident recurrence; Faster product launches; Improved fraud controls; Customer satisfaction; Stakeholder alignment; Vendor SLA adherence; Scheme certification success

Industry & Context.

Financial Services
Problems you'll solve

RCA; decision-making

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Java, Spring Boot, APIs, microservices, payment systems, high-throughput, low-latency platforms, PCI-DSS, card scheme mandates, BNM/MAS guidelines, scheme certification, compliance cycles, lead engineering teams, deliver complex transformation programs, regional stakeholder management, cross-country alignment, influence without authority, vendor management, negotiation, contract governance, service performance management, communication, prioritization, decision-making

Nice to Have

DevSecOps, Kubernetes/OpenShift, cloud architecture principles

What You'll Do.

Own and manage technology stack

Deliver features and changes

Ensure performance and scalability

Drive transformation to microservices

Align to target-state architecture

Maintain 24/7 availability

Ensure PCI-DSS compliance

Adhere to BNM/MAS regulations

Lead incident response

Strengthen cybersecurity controls

Lead a multi-disciplinary team

Build domain expertise

Drive engineering excellence

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Engage and align stakeholders; Represent Cards Engineering in forums; Work in friendly, supportive teams

Communication Scope

Excellent communication

Process & Methodology

Deliver complex transformation programs

Full Job Description

# **WHO WE ARE:** As Singapore’s longest established bank, we have been dedicated to enabling individuals and businesses to achieve their aspirations since 1932. How? By taking the time to truly understand people. From there, we provide support, services, solutions, and career paths that meet their individual needs and desires. Today, we’re on a journey of transformation. Leveraging technology and creativity to become a future-ready learning organisation. But for all that change, our strategic ambition is consistently clear and bold, which is to be Asia’s leading financial services partner for a sustainable future. We invite you to build the bank of the future. Innovate the way we deliver financial services. Work in friendly, supportive teams. Build lasting value in your community. Help people grow their assets, business, and investments. Take your learning as far as you can. Or simply enjoy a vibrant, future-ready career. Your Opportunity Starts Here. # **Role Purpose** Lead the end-to-end technology delivery and platform ownership for all Cards systems — covering card issuing, authorization, switching, clearing & settlement, disputes, and card servicing. The role ensures resilient operations, regulatory compliance, business growth enablement, and modernization of platforms. It also requires **strong regional stakeholder management** and **effective vendor governance** to align priorities across countries and external partners. **Key Responsibilities** **Technology & Delivery** * Own and manage the full Cards technology stack and roadmap. * Deliver features, compliance changes, and modernization initiatives on time. * Ensure performance, scalability, and seamless integration with Core Banking, Channels, Fraud, and Schemes. **Architecture & Modernization** * Drive transformation from legacy systems to API-based microservices. * Align to Group target-state architecture and engineering standards. **Platform Reliability & Risk** * Maintain 24/7 availability for authori

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