About the Role

We are looking for a Lead DevOps Engineer to join our Data and Common Application Platform Tribe supporting Transaction Data portfolios.

Based in Kuala Lumpur you will work in an agile international team responsible for endtoend product delivery and enhancing the Software Delivery Lifecycle(SDLC) leveraging AI capabilities.

You will have the opportunity to broaden your knowledge expand your network and build expertise through SWIFTs global platform.

If you are highly skilled in Python and familiar with Ansible containers OpenShift ELK and other modern technologies this role may be a great match even if youre not sure you tick every box.

Your responsibilities will include:

Design develop test install and support applications in line with product requirements

Build deploy and maintain CI/CD pipelines enabling smooth and automated software releases

Evolve the Software Delivery Cycle (SDLC) through automation and AIdriven capabilities (e.g. code quality insights pipeline optimization automated testing observability).

Review technical feasibility propose system solutions and provide estimates and delivery timelines

Apply automation monitoring and alerting across product solution whenever possible

Collaborate with testers security teams and operations to ensure quality security and compliance

Maintain technical documentation and deliver presentations for internal teams and customers.

Work in a fully agile international environment across multiple time zones and continents

What will make you successful

Professional skills

Bachelors or higher degree in Computer Science Engineering or related disciplines

Autonomous empowered with the ability to adapt and respond to change

Customer focused and quality mindset we continually strive to deliver customer value

Open-minded solutions oriented and a true team player ability to collaborate with teams operating in other time-zones (Europe and APAC)

Excellent written and verbal (English) communication skills

Analytical with very good troubleshooting skills in understanding complex situations and dependencies

Practical working experience in an Agile environment

Technical skills

5 years as a DevOps Engineer Software Engineer or similar role.

5 years of scripting and automation using Python Bash and Ansible.

Strong experience with container technologies (Podman Docker OpenShift) as well as infrastructure automation frameworks.

Strong Experience with CI/CD practices along with hands-on experience using tools such as GIT GitLab Maven Jenkins and Nexus

Experience with Infrastructure Test Automation is an asset

Experience with monitoring and logging solutions including Prometheus Grafana the ELK stack or similar platforms is an asset

Experience with agile delivery tools such as JIRA Confluence Bitbucket and GitHub is an asset

Good knowledge of networking security best practices and Linux/Unix systems administration

What we offer

Join a company that underpins the worlds financial system connecting over 11500 institutions across 200 countries.

With many open positions per year and a strong culture of internal mobility we actively support your career evolution.

Access a rich ecosystem of learning programs to evolve your skills stay ahead of industry trends and deepen your technical expertise.

Benefit from competitive marketaligned compensation with structured merit and performancebased rewards that recognize achievements.

Be part of an organization shaping the future of secure instant frictionless crossborder transactions through cuttingedge platforms APIs and datadriven services.

About SWIFT

SWIFT does not stand still. We are constantly evolving and tirelessly innovating. Working at the intersection of finance and technology is a very exciting place to be right now.

SWIFT is transforming cross-border payments making them faster and more transparent than ever before. We are the way the world moves value - every instant of every day in almost every country.

What we offer

We put you in control of career

We give you a competitive package

We help you perform at your best

We help you make a difference

We give you the freedom to be yourself

We give you the freedom to be yourself. We are creating an environment of unique individuals like you with different perspectives on the financial industry and the world. A diverse and inclusive environment in which everyones voice counts and where you can reach your full potential.

We are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation related to accessibility during your application or interview please contact or indicate this in your application.

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All requests are confidential and will not affect your candidacy.

Dont meet every single requirement At Swift we are dedicated to building a workplace where people can bring their full selves and ideas to the team so if you are excited about this role we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet every single qualification.