AVP, Application Development Manager (Informatica)

Company: 1011 United Overseas Bank LtdAbout UOBUnited Overseas Bank Limited (UOB) is a leading bank in Asia with a global network of more than 500 branches and offices in 19 countries and territories in Asia Pacific, Europe and North America. In Asia, we operate through our head office in Singapore and banking subsidiaries in China, Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand, as well as branches and offices. Our history spans more than 80 years. Over this time, we have been guided by our values – Honorable, Enterprising, United and Committed. This means we always strive to do what is right, build for the future, work as one team and pursue long-term success. It is how we work, consistently, be it towards the company, our colleagues or our customers.Job DescriptionResponsibilities: As part of major investment programs ongoing and planned over the next few years significant enhancements, transformation and upgrades of the current payments bulk processing platform is planned. The incumbent is responsible for all day-to-day aspects of software design, application development, integration and release management activities including:Lead design, development, and enhancement of payment data mapper applications across:Custom-built Java / Spring Boot data mapper applicationsInformatica (Data Exchange 9.8, PowerCenter 10.8, Data Studio) or other Data Mapper toolsBuild and maintain file processing and transformation capabilities for bulk payment and collection files (XML, CSV, UFF, proprietary formats).Implement mapping solutions to convert customer payment files into internal bank formats for clearing systems (FAST, GIRO, TT) across SG, MY, HK, CN, TH, VN.Develop and manage secure file handling:Encryption/decryption (PGP, certificates, key management)File hashing and integrity validation mechanismsIntegrate with upstream/downstream systems, handling acknowledgements (ACK/NACK), reconciliation files, and reports.Drive migration and modernization initiatives through Informatica upgrades and migrating from Informatica -based mappings to custom Java-based solutions.Ensure solutions meets banks and industry standards for performance, scalability, and reliability for high-volume bulk file processing.Collaborate & co-ordinate with Tech operations, technology teams, Infrastructure teams and vendors to deliver complex projects.Provide hands-on technical leadership, conduct code reviews, and enforce development standards and quality practices.Drive efficiencies through Gen AI adoption across design, development and test phasesDemonstrate strong analytical skills and technical problem solving skillsProvide hands-on guidance to the team on functional and technical issuesPartner with Business Analyst and Systems analyst to understand business requirements and provide consultation on solution and technology during pre-project phaseLead and contribute to cross-team improvement initiatives relating to Gen AI, CI/CD tools, people, architecture, project management an...