

π Senior Java Engineer | Technical Lead | Solution Architect | Technical Delivery Manager | Microservices & Cloud | Banking Domain | 19+ Years | No Sponsorship Required
Senior Java Engineer, Technical Lead, Architect, and Technical Delivery Manager with 19+ years of experience delivering enterprise-scale, mission-critical banking and financial services platforms across Singapore, India, and the UK . Combines deep hands-on Java development with strong leadership in architecture, engineering delivery, and stakeholder management.
Extensive experience in Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, Kafka, REST APIs, and event-driven architectures , with proven expertise in cloud-native platforms on AWS and OpenShift . Strong background in OAuth2, secure authentication, and fraud prevention systems , including TMX and FR , within highly regulated banking environments.
Proven track record in modernizing legacy platforms , leveraging AI-assisted code migration , microservices decomposition, and DevOps / CI-CD automation to improve scalability, resilience, and time-to-market. Experienced in Agile delivery , mentoring engineers, defining technical standards, and ensuring high-quality end-to-end delivery.
Currently on a UK Skilled Worker Dependant Visa , working in Singapore, and available to relocate to the UK immediately . Open to Senior Java Developer, Technical Lead, Solution Architect, Engineering Manager, or Technical Delivery Manager roles.
πΌ Project: TMRW by UOB App Digital Banking Platform β Southeast Asia (Vietnam, Thailand, Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia) Mobile-first digital banking solution for millennials, built to meet diverse regulatory, security, and UX needs across SEA markets.
Project: Identity & Access Management (IAM) Enterprise IAM Implementation β Qualcomm (40+ Applications) Led engineering to centralize and secure authentication, entitlements, and access controls across 40+ applications.
πΌ Project: Global Liquidity & Cash Management Platforms
Bank of America β GLP (Global Liquidity Platform) & CashPro
Contributed to the development of strategic treasury platforms used by enterprise clients for managing liquidity, investments, and global cash flow.
πΉ Key Responsibilities & Contributions
π Key Achievements
Java, C, C, JavaScript, XML, Python, Groovy, Shell Script
Spring, Spring Boot, Hibernate, JPA, JMS, MQ, Apache Camel, Kafka, Groovy & Grails, Struts, JSF, SAX/DOM, Redis, Active Directory, OpenShift, AWS
AngularJS, ReactJS
Oracle, SQL Server, MongoDB, MariaDB
Maven, Gradle, Git, GitHub, Jenkins, Kubernetes, OpenShift, Bamboo, Bitbucket, SonarQube (Sonargate), JIRA, Mingle, Grafana, Shell Scripting, AWS
JUnit, Mockito, JMockito, PowerMock, Spock, JBehave, Cucumber, Selenium, EasyMock
Apache HTTP Server, Apache Web Server, Nginx, JBoss, WebLogic, IBM WebSphere, Sun Application Server
IntelliJ IDEA, Eclipse, NetBeans, Visual Basic, SQL Developer, SOAP UI, Postman, Cygwin, PuTTY, WinSCP
Banking, Insurance, Cyber Security
Areas of Expertise
Microservices Architecture & API Design (scalable, secure, resilient systems)
Hands-on Coding (Java, Spring Boot)
Migration from Monolithic to Microservices (cloud-native modernization)
DevOps & Automation (CI/CD, container orchestration, deployment optimization)
Project Management & Stakeholder Collaboration (product, business, delivery alignment)
Vendor Integration & Infrastructure Planning (TAGC/ITC decks, BOM prep, vendor coordination)
Team Hiring, Mentoring & Chapter Leadership (building high-performing teams)
End-to-End Project Delivery & Production Support (mission-critical apps, monitoring, incident response)
RESTful API Development & Security (OAuth2, JWT, SSL Pinning)
Event-Driven Architecture & Messaging Systems (Kafka, JMS, Redis)
Database Expertise (MongoDB, Oracle)
Security Best Practices in Banking (authentication, encryption, fraud prevention)
Leadership & Mentorship Across Global Teams (onsite/offshore collaboration, technical excellence)
Stakeholder Collaboration & Delivery Strategy (estimations, roadmap planning, execution oversight)
Achievements & Certifications
AWS Certifications (Pursuing/Completed):AWS Certified Cloud PractitionerAWS Certified Developer β AssociateAWS Certified Solutions Architect β Associate & Professional
Awards & Recognition:Certificate of Achievement β Money Lock Project (UOB): Delivered security feature locking SGD 50B in user funds within one monthBest Developer Award (x2) β Bank of America: Recognized for backend excellence and platform stability in global liquidity/treasury systemsQualStar Award β Qualcomm: Honored for leading IAM innovation across 40 enterprise applicationsπ Executive Promotion to Vice President β UOB: Promoted for technical leadership, delivery excellence, and cross-functional management
Leadership Roles at UOB:π Development Lead: Directed end-to-end delivery across mobile, backend, and platform teams, ensuring compliance and business alignmentπ Chapter Lead: Mentored engineers across countries, set coding/review standards, and built reusable backend frameworksπ Technical Strategy Owner: Defined scalable architecture and rollout models for multi-country deployments, driving modularization, cloud-native adoption, and performance optimization
Technical Delivery Manager