Senior Developer / Technical Lead – AML/KYC Systems

Your tasks

We are seeking an experienced Senior Developer / Technical Lead to lead the design, development and implementation of Python-based applications supporting banking operations, process automation and AML/KYC systems.

You will play a key role in driving technical solutions, leading development activities and ensuring the successful delivery of scalable, secure and high-performance applications within a banking environment.

• Lead requirement gathering, technical analysis, solution design and implementation of complex banking applications.
• Drive the development of Python-based full-stack applications and process automation solutions.
• Design, develop and implement scalable backend services using Python, Django and REST APIs.
• Lead frontend development using React, JavaScript and CSS/SCSS.
• Analyse existing systems, identify technical challenges and propose effective solutions.
• Design and implement system integrations involving MQ, microservices and high-volume batch processing.
• Oversee database design, SQL development and query optimisation using MS SQL Server and Oracle.
• Ensure application quality through code reviews, unit testing, integration testing and technical documentation.
• Drive engineering best practices, including Agile/Scrum, CI/CD, DevOps and Test-Driven Development.
• Ensure compliance with change management, engineering review and software development standards.
• Work closely with business stakeholders, architects, project managers and technical teams to ensure successful project delivery.
• Mentor junior developers and provide technical guidance to the development team.
• Identify opportunities to improve system performance, scalability, reliability and operational efficiency.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems or a related discipline.
• At least 8–10+ years of hands-on software development experience.
• Strong experience in Python, Django and full-stack application development.
• Strong frontend development experience with React, JavaScript, CSS and SCSS.
• Solid experience in designing and developing REST APIs and backend services.
• Strong database skills in MS SQL Server and Oracle, including database design and SQL query optimisation.
• Good knowledge of Linux/Unix environments and Shell Scripting.
• Experience designing and implementing enterprise-level applications with high availability and scalability.
• Strong experience in system integration, MQ, microservices and high-volume batch processing.
• Experience with Agile/Scrum, Waterfall, CI/CD, DevOps and Test-Driven Development.
• Strong understanding of unit testing, object-oriented design, UML and software architecture.
• Experience with source control, development tools and release/deployment management.
• Proven experience in technical leadership, solution design and guiding development teams.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication and stakeholder management skills.

Good to Have

• Experience in AML/KYC systems, banking applications or financial services technology.
• Knowledge of transaction monitoring, sanctions screening, regulatory compliance or risk management platforms.
• Exposure to AML/KYC solutions such as NICE Actimize, SAS AML or Verafin.
• Experience with RegTech platforms and banking workflow automation.
• Strong knowledge of CI/CD toolchains, release orchestration and environment management.

How to apply

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A-IT Software Services Pte Ltd (EA License No: 24C2345) | Gina Lee (R26161938)

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