(Japanese Speaking) IT Application Software Engineer (12 months contract) - JK

• Company: IT Service Japanese Organization (For Banking Client)
• Location: Changi Business Park
• Position: IT Application Software Engineer (12 months contract)

Job Description:

• Conduct day-to-day Level 2 (L2) support for banking application software. If errors are detected by the bank's operations department (Level 1 support), you will need to find a recovery solution in collaboration with the outsourcing vendor, the bank's IT department, and, if necessary, the counterparty at the Head Office. This may require overtime if the issue occurs outside business hours.
• Lead projects related to change requests from users or End of Life (EOL) issues such as operating systems, database management software, and hardware.
• Manage team members, vendors, and service providers.
• Develop project schedules and ensure all tasks are completed as required and planned.
• Oversee project execution by resolving issues, controlling vendors and resources, managing schedules, and preparing reports for management, the bank, and the Head Office for approval if needed.
• Coordinate all processes to ensure smooth progress for the bank, developers, vendors, and the relevant development team at the Head Office.

Job Requirements:

• At least 3 years of experience as an Application Software Engineer in the banking IT sector.
• Diploma or Degree in IT.
• Experience in application development within the banking IT sector, with a focus on high-level robustness in applications (Core banking, loans, and market systems etc).
• Proficiency in programming languages (Java/Shell etc), RDBMS (Oracle/SQL Server etc), and OS (Windows/Linux).
• Knowledge of HULFT, MQ, SFTP, VMware technology, or network administration is advantageous.
• Experience with low-code development tools (eg. Intramart) is also advantageous.
• Coordination skills to handle various parties, such as both local and international clients, vendors and counterparts.
• Japanese language skills (reading/writing) as applications are linked with systems in Japan. The development and maintenance of these projects require close collaboration with Japanese development teams and members, primarily through email.

Interested applicants please apply directly for further shortlisting review.

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