Software Engineer

Valbury Asia Group; Jakarta Pusat; On-site; IDR 240,000,000 - 480,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Valbury Asia Group in Jakarta is seeking an experienced Software Engineer to design, develop, test, and maintain backend systems supporting futures trading and internal workflows. You will implement robust APIs, optimize performance, and collaborate with product, operations, and compliance teams to ensure secure, compliant solutions.

The role emphasizes clean code, code reviews, and contributing to architecture and design discussions in a fast-paced financial environment.

Qualifications

• : Proficiency in Ruby on Rails with strong MVC, ORM, and Ruby language nuance.
• : Proficiencies in other languages like Golang, Javascript, Java or .Net are an advantage.
• : Relational DBs including PostgreSQL, SQL Server or MySQL with design, queries, and tuning.
• : NoSQL DBs such as Redis, Memcached, or MongoDB for caching and real-time data.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain software systems supporting futures trading and internal processes.
• Back-end services and APIs development, performance optimization, and reliability improvements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot issues and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to architecture and design discussions.
• Work with product, operations, and compliance teams to deliver secure, high-quality user experiences.

Skills

Ruby on Rails

Go/JS/Java/.NET

Relational DBs

NoSQL DBs

REST/GRPC APIs

Real-time APIs

Auth protocols (OAuth/JWT)

Security testing

Financial markets/trading systems

High-frequency trading (optional)

Tools

Rails framework

REST

GRPC

WebSockets

OAuth/JWT libraries

Job description

Company Description

n Company DescriptionValbury is a respected Indonesian futures brokerage company, providing expert guidance to investors navigating the futures market and achieving their investment goals. With over 30 years of experience, the company has established itself as a trusted broker and trading partner. Valbury Asia Futures is fully licensed and regulated by BAPPEBTI, Otoritas Jasa Keuangan (OJK), and operates under the supervision of Bank Indonesia as of 2025. The company is a member of notable organizations including the Jakarta Futures Exchange and PT Kliring Berjangka Indonesia (KBI), ensuring compliance with high regulatory standards.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site Software Engineer role based in the Jakarta Metropolitan Area.

The Software Engineer will design, develop, test, and maintain software systems that support futures trading operations and internal business processes.

Day-to-day responsibilities include implementing back-end services and APIs, optimizing application performance and reliability, and troubleshooting technical issues in collaboration with cross-functional teams.

The role involves writing clean, maintainable code, participating in code reviews, and contributing to architecture and design discussions.

The Software Engineer will work closely with product, operations, and compliance teams to ensure systems meet regulatory requirements and deliver a secure, high-quality user experience.

Qualifications

• Programming Languages: Proficiency in Ruby on Rails: Deep understanding of Rails framework, MVC architecture, ORM (ActiveRecord), and Ruby language nuances.
• Proficiencies in other programming languages like Golang, Javascript, Java or .Net is advantages.
• Database Systems and Relational Databases: Expertise in PostgreSQL, SQL Server or MySQL, including schema design, query optimization, and performance tuning.
• NoSQL Databases: Experience with Redis, Memcached, or MongoDB for caching, data storage, and real-time applications.
• API Development: Proficiency in designing, developing, and consuming RESTful and GRPC including writing unit test.
• Real-time APIs: Experience with WebSockets , MQTT or Server-Sent Events for real-time data delivery.
• Security, Authentication, and Authorization: Strong knowledge of authentication protocols (OAuth, JWT) and authorization mechanisms (RBAC, ABAC).
• Data Protection: Understanding of encryption, hashing, and secure data storage techniques.
• Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing: Experience in identifying and mitigating security vulnerabilities.
• FINANCIAL DOMAIN KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
  • Financial Markets: Deep understanding of financial markets, including forex, stocks, and cryptocurrencies.
  • Trading Systems: Experience with trading platforms, order execution, and risk management.
  • High-Frequency Trading: Knowledge of low-latency systems and algorithmic trading strategies (optional, but highly valued).

SOFT SKILLS

• Problem-Solving and Critical Thinking: Ability to analyze complex problems and devise effective solutions.
• Communication Skills: Effective communication with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Teamwork and Collaboration: Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams.
• Adaptability and Continuous Learning: Openness to new technologies and methodologies.

Candidate should have at least 3-5 years professional experience.n