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Sr. Assoc, BackEnd Eng, WRB Tech (PLSQL Developer)
Role summary
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The role involves developing, maintaining and supporting backend banking applications using PL/SQL, Oracle databases and related technologies for Standard Chartered’s Wealth and Retail Banking technology function. Candidates should have strong experience in PL/SQL development, database design, SQL performance tuning, stored procedures, troubleshooting and software development practices. Familiarity with banking systems, Unix/Linux, production support, Agile delivery and integration technologies is advantageous. The successful candidate is expected to work closely with technology and business teams, deliver reliable and secure solutions, investigate incidents, meet project deadlines and follow the bank’s engineering, risk and control standards. Strong communication, analytical thinking and a willingness to learn are important.
Can I work in Malaysia?
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How it works
How it works: Employment Pass with a Bank Negara letter; RM 5,000+ basic (about USD 1,150) after a 14-day MYFutureJobs advert (exempt at RM 15,000+); 10 years from RM 10,000.
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: Only basic pay counts towards the RM 5,000 floor, not allowances; from 1 January 2027 EP II and III applications need a succession plan to train a Malaysian.
Official source: Expatriate Services Division: ESD Online Guidebook 2025. Checked November 2026.
What the job usually comes with in Malaysia
Usual for Banking jobs in Malaysia, varies by employer. Checked November 2026.
| Housing | Not provided; senior expats may get a housing allowance |
|---|---|
| Relocation | Employer usually pays the pass fees (about RM 330 to 480) and any levy; relocation money for senior hires only |
| Flights | Not standard; senior packages may add a joining flight and home leave |
| Contract | Fixed term tied to the pass, up to 5 years each; EP I and II capped at 10 years, EP III at 5 (June 2026) |
| Leave | Peninsular Malaysia: 8 days a year, 12 after 2 years, 16 after 5; 11 public holidays; 45-hour week (by law) |
| Income tax | Flat 30% until 182 days in a year, then 0% to 30%; EPF pension 2% + 2% is mandatory since October 2025 |
| Health cover | Work-injury and invalidity cover via SOCSO (by law); no public health cover; employers add private insurance |
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 and the Middle East. The bank provides retail, wealth, commercial and corporate banking, financial markets and investment services to individuals, businesses and institutions. Its Wealth and Retail Banking division serves personal and affluent customers through digital channels, branches and relationship-led services. Technology is central to the bank’s operations, supporting mobile banking, payments, customer platforms, data services and secure transaction processing. In Malaysia, Standard Chartered has operated for many years and maintains technology, operations and banking teams in Kuala Lumpur. The organisation generally emphasises responsible banking, collaboration, inclusion, cyber security, regulatory compliance and continuous digital improvement. Employees can expect a structured multinational environment with opportunities to work on regional systems and projects.