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Senior Software Engineer Distributed Systems (Singapore China)
Role summary
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The Senior Software Engineer will design, build and support highly reliable distributed systems for Standard Chartered’s technology platforms across Singapore and China. Requirements typically include a degree in computer science or a related discipline, strong commercial software engineering experience, and proficiency in languages such as Java, Go, C++, or Python. Candidates should understand distributed computing, microservices, APIs, cloud platforms, databases, messaging systems, automated testing, and continuous delivery. The role expects technical ownership, sound system-design judgment, secure coding practices, clear communication, and effective collaboration with product, engineering, operations, and regional teams. Experience in financial services, large-scale systems, or agile delivery would be advantageous.
Can I work in Singapore?
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How it works
How it works: Employment Pass: SGD 6,200+ a month in banking at 23, more with age (6,600 from January 2027), plus 40 COMPASS points for pay, degree, nationality mix and local hiring.
Before you apply: Dealing, advising and senior roles usually need a regulator's licence or approval, which checks your honesty, skills and finances. Ask if your job does.
Watch for: You score 0 nationality points when your nationality is 25% or more of the firm's professionals and managers; the job is usually advertised to locals for 14 days first.
Official source: Ministry of Manpower: Employment Pass eligibility. Checked November 2026.
What the job usually comes with in Singapore
Usual for Banking jobs in Singapore, varies by employer. Checked November 2026.
| Housing | Not usual; senior expats may get an allowance; Work Permit staff: employer must ensure proper housing (by law) |
|---|---|
| Relocation | Work Permit staff: employer pays levy, bond and insurance (by law); relocation help is an expat perk |
| Flights | Work Permit staff: flight home paid by the employer (by law); others only if the offer says so |
| Contract | Work Permit up to 2 years; S Pass and Employment Pass up to 2, then 3; notice 1 day to 4 weeks by default |
| Leave | 7 to 14 days (by law; many get more); 11 public holidays; 14 days' sick leave, 60 in hospital |
| Income tax | 0% up to SGD 20,000 a year, then 2% to 24% (about 3% at SGD 60,000); resident rates on a 1-year pass |
| Health cover | Employer must insure Work Permit and S Pass staff, SGD 60,000 a year (by law); Employment Pass: company plan |
Senior staff often get more than line staff, for example a single room or a yearly home flight. Ask the employer what the job includes before you accept.
Guidance, not legal advice. Rules change; your employer confirms the details for your case.
About Standard Chartered
Standard Chartered is an international banking group headquartered in London, with a strong presence across Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and other growth markets. The bank provides retail, private, commercial, and corporate banking services, as well as wealth management and financial-market solutions. Singapore is one of its major global hubs and hosts significant technology, operations, risk, and business functions. The organisation is investing heavily in digital banking, cloud adoption, data, cybersecurity, and modern engineering platforms to improve customer experiences and operational resilience. Employees typically work in multicultural, regional teams and support products used across multiple countries. As a regulated bank, Standard Chartered places considerable emphasis on security, compliance, risk management, reliability, and responsible innovation. Compensation commonly includes base salary, performance-related incentives, retirement contributions, medical coverage, and other employee benefits, although terms vary by role and seniority.