Vice President, GT-CBBS 1P SIBS Application Delivery (Application Specialist)

Job Purpose *

Responsible for the design, development, enhancement, maintenance, and production support of the Silverlake Delivery Services Processor (DSP) within the SIBS Core Banking platform. The role ensures the stability, availability, and performance of critical banking services while supporting business, regulatory, and strategic transformation initiatives.
As the Bank's in-house DSP specialist, the incumbent will provide technical leadership for DSP-related development, troubleshooting, integration, and modernization efforts and ensuring continuity of expertise, service resilience, and timely project delivery.

Key Responsibilities  *
•    Responsible in the design, analysis and troubleshooting of the Bank’s SIBS Core Banking System – Specifically in SIBS Delivery Services Processor (DSP) Module
•    Ensure user requirements are accurately identified and consistently observed in the development/ enhancement of systems
•    Comply to IT standards related to the application development process 
•    Ensure programs are efficiently written and adequately tested against prescribed standards
•    Liaise with users on application queries with appropriate corrective action or measures 
•    Maintain and review existing systems from time-to-time to identify improvements
•    Keep abreast all system/application documentation to date and adhere to standards 
•    Be responsible for the application assigned as Project Leader by the Project Manager/Solution Architect/Unit Manager at anytime
Job Specification *
•    Lead the development, enhancement, maintenance, and support of the SIBS DSP platform. 
•    Ensure platform stability, availability, and operational resilience. 
•    Deliver regulatory, business, and strategic project requirements in a timely and quality manner. 
•    Provide expert technical leadership for DSP-related development, integrations, and production support. 
•    Mitigate risks associated with DSP vendor EOS by maintaining strong in-house expertise and capability. 
•    Provide DSP subject matter expertise to support F30 strategic Core Banking modernisation initiatives, including system transformation, integration, and platform sustainability programmes.
•    Drive continuous improvement, knowledge transfer, and capability development to ensure long-term DSP platform sustainability

Qualifications 
(Basic Degree/Diploma etc)    Degree in Engineering/ Science graduates from reputed universities preferably with Computer Science or equivalent background
Professional Qualification and/or Regulatory, Licensing requirements     •    Professional certifications in software engineering, banking technology, or system development would be an added advantage.

Relevant Work Experience     •    Minimum 12 years of experience in Core Banking application development, maintenance, and support. 
•    Extensive hands-on experience in Silverlake Integrated Banking System (SIBS), particularly Delivery Services Processor (DSP). 
•    Proven experience in production support, incident troubleshooting, and root cause analysis within mission-critical banking systems. 
•    Experience supporting regulatory, compliance, and business enhancement initiatives in banking environments. 
•    Experience in system integration involving DSP, CIF, payment systems, middleware, and external banking channels is preferred. 
•    Experience participating in large-scale core banking transformation or modernization programs is an added advantage.

Required Competencies and Skills *

Competencies/Skills
(Essential to succeed in this job)
    Mandatory
•    Deep expertise in Silverlake DSP architecture, design, development, enhancement, and support.
•    Strong proficiency in AS400, RPGLE, CLLE, Socket Communication Programming, and C Programming.
•    Strong understanding of SIBS Core Banking architecture and related modules.
•    Production issue analysis, troubleshooting, debugging, and resolution.
•    System performance analysis and optimization.
•    Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), change management, release management, and testing methodologies.
Preferred
•    Knowledge of ISO20022, payments processing, and banking integration frameworks.
•    Understanding of API, middleware, and microservices integration patterns.
•    Experience supporting high-volume transaction processing systems.
•    Leadership & Behavioural Competencies
•    Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
•    Ability to operate independently as a Subject Matter Expert (SME).
•    Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
•    Ability to mentor and transfer knowledge to internal team members.
•    Strong sense of ownership, accountability, and urgency in handling production incidents and project deliverables.
•    Ability to work effectively across technology, business, vendors, and project teams

Travel Requirements (if any)  
Frequency
(Incl typical Destinations and Duration)    
Occasionally