Software Engineer (SRE)

About the role

Software Engineer (SRE)

What you will be working on

Solution Engineering

- 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 MAS 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