Software Engineer - App Security & SRE (Perm/ Contract)
Quick Summary
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).
Responsibilities
~1 min readAt least 5 years’ experience in application support, operations, or site reliability engineering — preferably in payments, securities settlement, or financial infrastructure
Strong hands-on experience with Java/J2EE application environments, including troubleshooting and diagnosing production issues
Proficiency in SQL for database queries and production analysis
Experience with Linux/RHEL environments and shell scripting
Understanding of application integration patterns, web services, and RESTful APIs
Familiarity with monitoring and observability platforms (e.g. Grafana, ELK stack)
Knowledge of security principles, patching procedures, and vulnerability management
Experience responding to audit or compliance requests, and working within ICT governance frameworks
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to diagnose complex technical issues
Clear communicator — able to write incident reports, drill outcomes, and RFI responses for both technical and non-technical audiences
Comfortable owning recurring processes (patching cycles, monthly drills)
Calm under pressure and able to prioritise clearly when multiple issues surface at once
Organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities and coordinate across teams
Collaborative by default, but confident taking ownership of assigned areas and working independently when the situation calls for it
Proactive problem solver who can work effectively and drive improvements within established processes
Experience with JBoss EAP, OpenShift, or containerisation technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and automation tools
Familiarity with job scheduling tools (e.g. Autosys)
Understanding of file transfer protocols (SFTP, MQ) and interface resilience
Experience with the S.W.I.F.T messaging platform and interfaces
Experience in government or regulated-industry digital projects
Relevant certifications (e.g. Java, CKAD/CKA, ITIL) are a plus
As part of the shortlisting process for this role, you may be required to complete a medical declaration and/or undergo further assessment.
Candidates may be considered for a permanent or 2-year contract roles. All applicants will be notified on whether they are shortlisted or not within 4 weeks of the closing date of this job posting.
Location & Eligibility
Listing Details
- Posted
- October 1, 2026
- First seen
- October 3, 2026
- Last seen
- October 4, 2026
Posting Health
- Days active
- 0
- Repost count
- 0
- Trust Level
- 51%
- Scored at
- October 4, 2026
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