AVP, Application Developer, Future Ready Technology, Group Technology

DBS Asia Hub · On-site

About this role

Business Function

Group Technology enables and empowers the bank through a strategic focus on productivity, quality, control, technology innovation, and people capability. We provide the technology foundation that supports the Bank’s operations and continuously strive to deliver best-in-class digital experiences and services to our business partners through multiple banking channels.

Responsibilities

  • Own and drive the overall PWEB platform strategy, roadmap, and delivery plans aligned with business and technology objectives.
  • Partner closely with business stakeholders, product owners, architecture, security, infrastructure, and operations teams to deliver platform enhancements and modernization initiatives.
  • Lead platform governance, prioritization, demand management, release planning, and risk management activities.
  • Manage relationships with development teams and vendors, ensuring quality delivery and alignment with business priorities.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions that enhance customer experience and support business growth.
  • Provide technical leadership, guidance, and mentorship to the DTI development team, fostering engineering excellence and continuous improvement.
  • Ensure platform scalability, reliability, security, and operational resilience through adherence to engineering best practices and governance standards.
  • Drive platform modernization, technical debt reduction, vulnerability remediation, and continuous service improvements.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline.
  • Experience in application delivery, digital platforms, content management systems, or customer-facing web applications, with demonstrated experience leading teams or managing platform delivery.
  • Strong experience in stakeholder management, demand prioritization, vendor management, and cross-functional collaboration.
  • Good understanding of enterprise web platforms, application architecture, SDLC, DevSecOps, and Agile delivery methodologies.
  • Ability to provide technical oversight and guide development teams across application design, implementation, and operational support.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to translate business requirements into technology outcomes.
  • Experience with AWS is highly preferred.
  • Experience in banking, financial services, or large-scale digital platforms will be an advantage.

Location:

DBS Asia Hub

Job:

Technology

Schedule:

Regular

Employee Status:

Full time

Company at a glance

DBS is a leading financial services group in Asia with a presence in 19 markets. Headquartered and listed in Singapore, DBS is in the three key Asian axes of growth: Greater China, Southeast Asia and South Asia. The bank's "AA-" and "Aa1" credit ratings are among the highest in the world.

Recognised for its global leadership, DBS has been named “World’s Best Bank” by Global Finance, “World’s Best Bank” by Euromoney and “Global Bank of the Year” by The Banker. The bank is at the forefront of leveraging digital technology to shape the future of banking, having been named “World’s Best Digital Bank” by Euromoney and the world’s “Most Innovative in Digital Banking” by The Banker. In addition, DBS has been accorded the “Safest Bank in Asia“ award by Global Finance for 14 consecutive years from 2009 to 2022.

DBS provides a full range of services in consumer, SME and corporate banking. As a bank born and bred in Asia, DBS understands the intricacies of doing business in the region’s most dynamic markets. DBS is committed to building lasting relationships with customers, as it banks the Asian way. Through the DBS Foundation, the bank creates impact beyond banking by supporting social enterprises: businesses with a double bottom-line of profit and social and/or environmental impact. DBS Foundation also gives back to society in various ways, including equipping communities with future-ready skills and building food resilience.

With its extensive network of operations in Asia and emphasis on engaging and empowering its staff, DBS presents exciting career opportunities. For more information, please visit www.dbs.com

Founded1968
Team Size10,001+ employees
WorkspaceOn-site
IndustryBanking
Location
Singapore, Singapore, Singapore

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