Software Engineer, Fixed Income

ASX Limited; Australia; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

ASX Limited is seeking a senior software engineer to design, develop, and enhance enterprise-grade .NET applications on our trading/clearing stack. You will implement solutions from business requirements, uplift security, and maintain comprehensive documentation.

The role requires strong full-stack .NET, SQL, and integration experience, with exposure to IAM, Kafka, and AWS. A hybrid work arrangement in Australia is offered, with opportunities to influence critical market infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Experience in enterprise full stack .NET development.
• Strong SQL/PLSQL skills and Oracle/RDBMS familiarity.
• Experience integrating systems with IAM and messaging protocols.
• Proven ability to work with multiple teams in a large organisation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement software solutions from business requirements and design docs.
• Enhance and fix Austraclear applications; uplift security-compliant functionality.
• Maintain code health with reviews and documentation; drive modernisation.
• Provide 3rd-line support and root-cause analysis; coordinate with 1st/2nd line teams.

Skills

Full stack .NET engineer

SQL/PLSQL

ForgeRock IAM

Apache Kafka

GitLab/Git

DevOps/CI tooling

AWS

SWIFT ISO15022/ISO20022

C++

Communication

Education

BSc or MSc in Computer Science/Engineering

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Stash

GitLab

Nexus

SonarQube

Wix deployment

AWS

Job description

ASX: Powering Australia's financial markets

Why join the ASX? When you join ASX, you’re joining a company with a strong purpose – to power a stronger economic future by enabling a fair and dynamic marketplace for all. In your new role, you’ll be part of a leading global securities exchange with a strong brand. We are known for being a trusted market operator and an exciting data hub.

We are more than a securities exchange! The ASX team brings together talented people from a diverse range of disciplines. We run critical market infrastructure, with 1 in 3 people employed within technology. Yet we have a unique complexity of roles across a range of disciplines such as operations, program delivery, financial products, investor engagement, risk and compliance. We’re proud to foster a workplace where diversity is celebrated and inclusion is part of our everyday culture. Our employee-led networks champion LGBTIQ+ inclusion, promote gender equality, accessibility and wellbeing, inspire giving and volunteering, and celebrate cultural and religious events, creating a sense of belonging for all. As an AWEI Bronze employer and member of the Champions of Change Coalition for gender equality, we’re committed to a fair and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

Key Responsibilities:

• Application Development: Develop and implement software solutions based on business requirements and technical function description documents with detailed analysis, technical design, complex code changes, unit testing the changes, creating release artefacts


• Develop and implement enhancements and bug fixes for Austraclear applications. Uplift functionality flagged by security scans to comply with enterprise policy.


• Contribute to the health of the code base by conducting effective code and process reviews Provide and maintain housekeeping technical documentation Drive continuous modernisation through incremental software improvements Develop operational and system support tools including technical documentation to enable effective maintenance and support of applications


• 3rd Line Support: Provide 3rd-line support, both intra-day and after hours, including complex incident investigation and root cause analysis to internal and external users. Work closely with 1st and 2nd line support teams/vendors to resolve production issues and reduce incidents. Provide software analysis to support business decision making

Skills and Experience

• Must have: 10+ year experience working in a full stack .Net software engineer/application engineer role within an enterprise environment


• 4+ year experience writing SQL queries and PL/SQL Stored Procedures in Oracle, or 5+ years working with similar RDBMS


• Experience integrating .Net systems with ForgeRock IAM and Apache Kafka


• Strong software analysis and problem-solving skills


• Experience working with Syncfusion or other third party .Net User Controls


• Experience with Active Reports


• Working knowledge of SWIFT messaging protocols (SWIFT ISO15022 and ISO20022)


• Experience liaising with multiple teams to achieve outcomes


• Experience providing third level support to software systems within broader incident management team


• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and switch between concurrent work streams


• Proficiency with GitLab and Git


• Working knowledge of Microsoft Operating systems and how it impacts software systems (cybersecurity restrictions, group policies, elevated privileges, M365 tools)


• Proficiency with V-model/hybrid agile delivery model


• Experience using Atlassian tools including but not restricted to Jira/Confluence/Stash


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work with internal and external stakeholders.


• Experience with DevOps and Continuous Integration tools (GITLAB, Nexus, SonarQube)


• Experience with Wix deployment


• Experience developing .Net systems in AWS


• Industry experience in Clearing House/Stock Exchange/Investment Banking


• Experience with Microsoft C++


• Knowledge and experience with cloud concepts such as Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), and Software as a Service (SaaS)


• BSc or MSc in Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent background

We make hiring decisions based on your skills, capabilities and experience, and how you’ll help us to live our values.

We support flexible working and offer hybrid working options.

We will arrange for successful candidates to have background checks, including reference and police checks, completed as part of the on-boarding process.

To be considered for this position, candidates must be legally authorised to work in Australia on a permanent basis without any restrictions.

ASX is an integrated exchange offering listings, trading, clearing, settlement, technical and information services, technology, data and other post-trade services. It acts as a market operator, clearing house and payments system facilitator. It oversees compliance with its operating rules, promotes standards of corporate governance among Australia’s listed companies and helps to educate retail investors.

ASX operates markets for a wide range of asset classes including equities, fixed income, commodities and energy. As an integrated exchange, ASX’s activities span primary and secondary market services, including the raising, allocation and hedging of capital flows; trading and price discovery; central counterparty risk transfer; and securities settlement for both the equities and fixed income markets.

When you join ASX, you’ll be joining a dynamic global leader with a record of innovation and a reputation for integrity, transparency and professionalism. You’ll also enjoy an impressive range of employee benefits and a flexible working environment underpinned by a friendly and collaborative culture.