Maintain comprehensive system architecture with deep understanding of integration patterns and dependencies across the technology stack
Design and implement robust monitoring frameworks, intelligent alerting systems, and streamlined incident response procedures to ensure operational excellence
Develop and maintain detailed architectural documentation
Setup, configure and integrate application with middleware components as per the architecture documentation
Security & Site Reliability Engineering
Partner with infrastructure teams to implement security hardening measures and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards
Design and execute comprehensive application security testing protocols and vulnerability assessment procedures, ensuring full alignment with the Authority's framework requirements and organisational processes
Conduct systematic security reviews, coordinate penetration testing initiatives, and perform thorough threat analysis including risk assessments of identified vulnerabilities and security findings
Define meaningful SLOs and SLIs, implementing automated monitoring and measurement systems to track service reliability and performance
Proactively monitor system health through advanced observability tools and execute comprehensive daily operational health assessments
Build system resilience through chaos engineering practices, comprehensive disaster recovery planning, and continuous performance optimisation initiatives
Maintain production system stability through participation in on-call rotations, providing expert-level support and rapid incident resolution
What We Are Looking For
At least 5 years' relevant experience in supporting and/or implementing payments and securities settlement systems with a minimum of 5 years of experience in Application support and operations, or application security, site reliability engineering, or solution architecture
Strong knowledge of security principles and best practices in software development, security frameworks, vulnerability assessment tools, and penetration testing methodologies
Understanding of enterprise architecture patterns and integration technologies
Proficiency in application testing assessment and management, including the ability to analyse test results and propose improvements
Familiarity with ICT governance policies, standards, and best practices in government agencies
Knowledge of service design principles and the ability to apply design thinking methods to identify transformation opportunities
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to analyse complex business problems, recommending digitalisation and process changes
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage effectively with various internal and external stakeholders
Understanding of solution engineering principles, including the ability to design application architecture and evaluate hardware and software solutions. Example,
Experience in designing and implementing java applications, SQL skills, and shell scripting
Strong understanding of Server-side, Java/microservices, web services, RESTful API
Experience with RHEL, JBOSS EAP, OpenShift, Openstack, Watermelon, Maven, Oracle Database and fault-tolerant infrastructure concepts
Experience with cloud platforms and containerisation technologies (e.g. Docker, Kubernetes)
