DBS Bank

Engineering Squad Lead, Avaloq

China · Work style not stated · Full time

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EmployerDBS Bank
LocationChina
Work styleWork style not stated
Employment typeFull time
Employer posted24 Sep 2026

DBS Tech China is hiring a deeply technical, hands-on engineering leader to drive key wealth management initiatives and investment journeys. This role is suited to a strong full stack engineer who can own a stream end to end, lead one or more engineering squads, and stay close to architecture, design, and implementation.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Lead end-to-end architecture and solution design for Avaloq Banking Suite, translating business requirements into scalable and robust banking solutions.
Act as the technical lead for one or more Avaloq delivery squads, driving engineering excellence, platform stability, and solution quality.
Design and implement scalable solutions using Avaloq scripting, PL/SQL, Avaloq object modeling, workflow configurations, and extension frameworks.
Partner closely with product owners, business stakeholders, architects, and operations teams to translate business requirements into robust Avaloq solutions.
Ensure alignment with enterprise architecture principles, security standards, risk controls, and regulatory requirements.
Oversee integration design across Avaloq and surrounding banking platforms through APIs, middleware, messaging systems, market data providers, and third-party applications.
Contribute directly to complex incident resolution, production stability improvements, and platform optimization initiatives.
Perform parameterization and customization in Avaloq Core Banking Platform
Analyse business requirements and design / propose software solutions
Design, build and maintain efficient, reusable and reliable code to ensure best possible performance and quality
Provide technical expertise and support for internal and external stakeholders
Mentor and coach team members
Assist project / programme managers in project planning & project strategies

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WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

5+ years of hands-on Avaloq Core Banking Platform development experience with successful delivery of multiple Avaloq implementation, enhancement, or transformation programmes.
Deep expertise in Avaloq Core Banking Platform, including architecture, functional modules, customization, parametrization, scripting, object modelling, workflows, and configuration frameworks.
Strong SQL and PL/SQL skills, with proven experience designing and optimizing database solutions within Avaloq environments.
Proven track record leading Avaloq solution design and technical delivery across multiple product domains, workstreams, or programmes.
Experience leading engineering teams or technology domains within banking, wealth management, or private banking environments.
Strong understanding of private banking products, wealth management processes, and core banking operations.
Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage effectively with business, operations, technology, architecture, vendors, and senior leadership.
Ability to balance strategic architectural decision-making with hands-on technical leadership and delivery execution.
Strong communication, mentoring, and coaching skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and business audiences.
Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline

Location:

Guangzhou (DTC)

Job:

Technology

Schedule:

Regular

Employee Status:

Full time

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