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Application Operations Engineer (1 year contract)

Singapore Temporary Work from Home or Hybrid View Job Description
The Applications Operations Engineer ensures production stability and drives continuous improvement for in-house banking applications through incident management, automation, and DevOps practices. This hands-on role involves supporting global operations in rotational shifts, collaborating across teams to enhance reliability, streamline workflows, and bridge development and operations for the organization's digital transformation.
  • Opportunity to work in a Global Financial Institution
  • Strengthen your hands-on devops & automation experience

About Our Client

Our client is a globally established financial institution with a major technology hub in Asia. They play a critical role in supporting international banking operations through the development of in-house applications and enterprise-level digital initiatives. With strong regional integration and a forward-looking tech strategy, they continue to enhance operational efficiency and drive innovation across global markets.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support day-to-day production stability by managing incidents, changes, and service requests in line with internal standards and SLAs
  • Provide hands-on technical support and troubleshooting for in-house banking applications, ensuring timely and effective issue resolution
  • Collaborate closely with global teams across IT and business lines to maintain high service quality and operational excellence
  • Drive continuous improvement through automation, monitoring, and process optimization to enhance system reliability and efficiency
  • Contribute to DevOps initiatives by implementing CI/CD pipelines and bridging collaboration between development and operations teams
  • Participate in major operational activities such as DRP tests, migrations, and release management to ensure seamless execution
  • Work in rotational shifts and on-call schedules to support global operations while promoting knowledge sharing and team learning

The Successful Applicant

A successful candidate should have:

  • At least 3 years of experience in production support, infrastructure support, or software development roles
  • Strong technical background in UNIX environments and scripting languages such as Python or PowerShell
  • Hands-on experience with tools like Ansible, GitLab, Azure DevOps, Docker, or Kubernetes
  • Familiarity with task scheduling tools (e.g., Control-M) and understanding of IT ecosystems and application architectures
  • Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, ITIL, Agile, and Lean practices; experience with observability tools such as Grafana or Dynatrace is an advantage
  • Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities
  • Proactive, curious, and collaborative team player with a growth mindset and drive for continuous improvement

What's on Offer

  • Opportunity to work in a global banking environment with exposure to international operations
  • Be part of a key IT hub driving digital and DevOps transformation
  • Hands-on experience with modern tools and automation technologies
  • Continuous learning and career growth through collaboration and innovation
  • Competitive salary and benefits, including shift and on-call allowances
Contact
Cheryl Sim (Lic No: R24123823 / EA no: 18C9065)
Quote job ref
JN-102025-6872503
Phone number
+6566439748

Job summary

Function
IT
Specialisation
IT Architecture
What is your area of specialisation?
Financial Services
Location
Singapore
Contract Type
Temporary
Consultant name
Cheryl Sim (Lic No: R24123823 / EA no: 18C9065)
Consultant contact
+6566439748
Job Reference
JN-102025-6872503
Work from Home
Work from Home or Hybrid

Diversity & Inclusion at Michael Page

We don't just accept difference - we celebrate it. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply for this role and are committed to building inclusive, diverse workplaces where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.