Job Description

It\'s 2023 , technology has undergone an accelerated phase as we lived through unprecedented times. The \'tech-tonic\' shift has reshaped our day-to-day aspects and we, at Boost, aspire to shake things up further in the financial services scene. In the last 5 years, some of our highlights include: made paying for your roti canai directly from your phone screen, made obtaining your loans completely digital in just 3 minutes, made insurance bite-sized and customizable (think - insurance for phone screens!) The Boost-RHB consortium is building towards a Digital Bank, where we strive to make innovative financial services such as these convenient, transparent, and most importantly accessible to anyone and everyone. We want to enable better living for our customers through our inclusive financial services that can universally serve and be embedded in their daily lives. Join us in creating a roaring future for Malaysia, don\'t let this incredible opportunity slip like 2020 too Head of Platform Engineering in Boost Digital Bank revolves around driving digital transformation, managing technology infrastructure, ensuring regulatory compliance and security, promoting collaboration and integration, focusing on performance and scalability, and embracing innovation and emerging technologies. You play a critical role in driving the digital transformation of the bank, ensuring the development and maintenance of robust and secure technology platforms, and collaborating with stakeholders to deliver innovative and seamless digital banking experiences to customers. Responsibilities: Develop and execute a comprehensive platform engineering strategy aligned with the Boost Bank\'s overall digital banking strategy. Identify opportunities for innovation, improvement, and optimization of existing technology platforms. Lead a team of engineers and developers in designing, building, and enhancing the bank\'s digital platforms, including mobile banking applications, online banking portals, payment systems, data analytics platforms, and other digital channels. Collaborate with other stakeholder within the Tech / Bank, such as product engineering, product management, operations, information security, and compliance, to define platform requirements, prioritize projects, and ensure seamless integration with other systems and processes. Engage with internal and external stakeholders, including executives, business partners, vendors, and technology providers. Provide technical expertise and guidance to the engineering team. Stay updated with emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices in digital banking. Ensure that the bank\'s platforms are built using scalable, secure, and reliable technologies. To keep pace with the rapidly evolving digital landscape, digital banks often adopt agile development methodologies and DevOps practices. Implement and enforce security protocols, data protection measures, and compliance standards to ensure the bank\'s platforms meet regulatory requirements and mitigate cybersecurity risks. Work closely with the bank\'s security team to identify and address vulnerabilities and implement appropriate security controls. Define key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to assess the performance and stability of the bank\'s platforms. Establish monitoring systems and processes to proactively identify and resolve issues, ensuring high availability and optimal user experience. Optimize platform performance, scalability, and resource utilization. Evaluate, select, and manage technology vendors and external partners. Collaborate with them to leverage their expertise and integrate their solutions into the bank\'s platform ecosystem. Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of platform engineering projects. Ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and meet quality standards. Manage project resources, timelines, and dependencies effectively Requirements: A bachelor\'s or master\'s degree in computer science, software engineering, information technology, or a related field is typically required. Relevant certifications in platform engineering, software development, or project management are advantageous. Several years of experience in platform engineering, software development, or related roles, with progressive leadership responsibilities. In-depth knowledge and experience in platform engineering, software development, and infrastructure design. Proficiency in programming languages, software architecture, cloud computing, database management, and cybersecurity. Familiarity with emerging technologies and trends in digital banking Demonstrated experience in leading and managing a team of engineers, preferably in the banking or financial services industry. Proven ability to set strategic direction, prioritize projects, and deliver results within budget and timeline. Strong decision making, problem-solving, and project management skills. Understanding of the digital banking landscape, including knowledge of various banking products and services, customer experience expectations, and industry regulations. Experience in driving digital transformation initiatives and implementing innovative digital solutions Ability to develop and execute a platform engineering strategy aligned with the bank\'s overall digital banking objectives. Understanding of market trends, customer needs, and competitive landscape to drive platform innovation and enhance the bank\'s digital offerings Familiarity with regulatory requirements and security best practices in the banking industry. Experience in implementing and enforcing security controls, data protection measures, and compliance standards. Knowledge of risk management frameworks and ability to mitigate cybersecurity risks

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