Associate Application Developer, Risk Platform (Middle Office Technology)

About the role

The Middle Office Technology (MOT) team works with the bank's middle office units to protect and manage risks, controls, financials and regulations through purpose-built solutions. The Risk Platform team builds data processing pipelines, risk engines and analytical platforms using big data and distributed processing technologies to support enterprise risk management, regulatory compliance and data-driven decisions. This Associate Application Developer position is based at the DBS Asia Hub.

Key responsibilities

• Create Scala/Spark/Pyspark jobs for data transformation and aggregation
• Write unit tests for Spark transformations and helper methods
• Use Spark and Spark-SQL to read Parquet data and create Hive tables via the Scala API
• Develop applications using the Hadoop tech stack, delivering on time, in specification and cost-effectively
• Work with Business Analysts to review test results and obtain sign-off
• Prepare design and operations documentation, perform peer reviews and act as a gatekeeper for quality checks
• Work hands-on, usually in pair programming, in collaborative teams to build quality code
• Ensure smooth production deployments and post-deployment verification

Required profile

• Good understanding of data structures, data manipulation, distributed processing, application development and automation
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to manage deliverables within deadlines
• Effective communication skills

Required skills

• Hadoop, Spark, Scala, Java, Hive, Impala, Kafka, Spark Streaming
• CI/CD, Git, Jenkins, Cloudera Distribution
• Agile methodologies and DevOps
• Strong knowledge of data warehousing methodology