Job Description

First VP, Chapter Lead (Server), Digital Banking TechnologyPosting Date: 1 Mar 2024Location:
Shenton Way, Singapore, SGCompany: United Overseas Bank LtdAbout UOBUnited Overseas Bank Limited (UOB) is a leading bank in Asia with a global network of more than 500 branches and offices in 19 countries and territories in Asia Pacific, Europe and North America. In Asia, we operate through our head office in Singapore and banking subsidiaries in China, Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand, as well as branches and offices. Our history spans more than 80 years. Over this time, we have been guided by our values - Honorable, Enterprising, United and Committed. This means we always strive to do what is right, build for the future, work as one team and pursue long-term success. It is how we work, consistently, be it towards the company, our colleagues or our customers.About the DepartmentGroup Technology and Operations (GTO) provides software and system development, information technology support services and banking operations.We have centralized and standardized the technology components into Singapore, creating a global footprint which can be utilized for supporting our regional subsidiaries and the branches around the world. We operate and support 19 countries with this architecture to provide a secure and flexible banking infrastructure.Our Operations divisions provide transactional customer services for our businesses while also focusing on cost efficiency through process improvements, automation and straight through processing.Job Responsibilities

• Be responsible for end-to-end accountability for the technology direction and leadership, overseeing the adherence to technology, software development life cycle standards and policies, promoting a continuous improvement culture in the organisation
• Drive technical improvements in the SDLC and automation frameworks
• Develop the teams and encourage knowledge sharing
• Be responsible in terms of productivity, quality, and delivery planning for the Squads in coordination with the Tribe Leads adherence as well with planning timelines
• Serve a crucial purpose in the agile matrix. They aren\'t the "boss" of the people but instead work with multiple squads. They help plan and orchestrate execution of the work, and they strive to build a cohesive team. They also provide inspiration, coaching, and feedback to team members, report back on progress to tribe leaders, and give input on people development and performance to senior mgmt. These leads acts as individual contributors who have developed leadership skills or at least developed an interest in learning these skills. The role requires the leads to where multiple hats to ensure timely delivery of the projects
• Clear blockers and impediments and eliminate waste for the workstreams. To do that, they must create a working environment where raising impediments can occur, and members are not afraid to raise risks and impediments. As a servant leader, the Chapter Lead guides various squads towards self-organization and cross-functionality. They also encourage, support, and enable the team to reach their full potential and abilities

Job Requirements

• A full stack engineer preferred
• Strong Technical leadership
• Accountable for the agile processes and practices
• Servant leader that encourages collaboration and open communication
• Can remove impediments and blockers
• Creates insight, measurement, accountability, and a positive working environment
• Strong facilitator
• Extensive Experience in developing web applications using Java/J2EE technologies
• Experience in developing microservices and consuming RESTful web services.
• Server-side Frameworks - Core-Java, Apache Camel, Maven, Spring framework, Spring Boot, Multi-threading, JDBC, JMS, Hibernate, JPA, Json, Mockito, Swagger
• Experience in building and deploying containerized applications (on premise or in cloud)
• Experience with profiling and debugging mobile applications
• Skilled in database technologies such as Oracle, Mariadb
• Experience in writing unit testing using various testing frameworks
• Performing design and code reviews
• Strong knowledge on design principles and design patterns
• Experience in configuration, deployment of enterprise applications on JBOSS, Weblogic etc

Be a part of UOB FamilyUOB is an equal opportunity employer. UOB does not discriminate on the basis of a candidate\'s age, race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, or other non-merit factors. All employment decisions at UOB are based on business needs, job requirements and qualifications. If you require any assistance or accommodations to be made for the recruitment process, please inform us when you submit your online application.Apply now and make a difference.

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