Applications Manager (Contract)

QUESSCORP CONSULTING PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial consulting firm in Singapore is looking for a skilled Java Developer with extensive Bloomberg API integration experience. The role involves managing asset control applications and implementing effective data integration solutions. Candidates should have a strong background in financial services and possess excellent problem-solving skills. This position offers opportunities for technical leadership and working in a dynamic team environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of Java development experience in financial services.
• 3+ years of hands-on Bloomberg API integration experience.
• 2+ years in asset control, trade reconciliation, or portfolio management systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement Bloomberg API integrations.
• Develop asset control applications for trade reconciliation.
• Implement RESTful APIs for data distribution.

Skills

Core Java Development

Bloomberg Expertise

Financial Markets Knowledge

Database & Integration

DevOps & Tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Finance, or related field

Master's degree or relevant financial certifications (CFA, FRM) preferred

Tools

SQL databases (Oracle, PostgreSQL, SQL Server)

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Bloomberg Data Integration
  • Design and implement Bloomberg API integrations (BLPAPI, B-PIPE, SAPI)
  • Develop real-time and batch data acquisition processes for market data, reference data, and corporate actions
  • Build and maintain Bloomberg Terminal integrations and custom applications
  • Implement data validation and quality control mechanisms for Bloomberg feeds
  • Troubleshoot Bloomberg connectivity issues and optimize data retrieval performance
• Asset Control Development
  • Develop asset control applications for trade reconciliation and position management
  • Implement automated reconciliation processes between trading systems and custodian banks
  • Build exception management and reporting systems for asset control operations
  • Create dashboards and monitoring tools for real-time asset control oversight
  • Develop NAV calculation and portfolio valuation systems
• System Integration
  • Design microservices architecture for financial data processing
  • Implement RESTful APIs and messaging systems (JMS, Kafka) for data distribution
  • Integrate with core banking systems, trading platforms, and risk management tools
  • Develop ETL processes for data transformation and loading into data warehouses
  • Ensure system scalability, reliability, and performance optimization
• Technical Leadership
  • Provide technical expertise and guidance on Bloomberg integration best practices
  • Conduct code reviews and mentor junior developers
  • Collaborate with business analysts and asset control teams to gather requirements
  • Document technical specifications and system architecture decisions

Required Technical Skills

• Core Java Development
  • Java 11+ with advanced knowledge of concurrent programming and performance optimization
  • Spring Framework (Boot, Security, Data JPA, Integration)
  • Microservices architecture and distributed systems design
  • RESTful web services and API development
  • JUnit/TestNG for unit and integration testing
• Bloomberg Expertise
  • Bloomberg API (BLPAPI) – minimum 3 years hands‑on experience
  • Bloomberg B‑PIPE or Server API (SAPI) integration
  • Bloomberg Terminal application development
  • Bloomberg Data License and data model understanding
  • Experience with Bloomberg TOMS, AIM, or PORT applications (preferred)
• Financial Markets Knowledge
  • Asset control processes and reconciliation methodologies
  • Understanding of financial instruments (equities, fixed income, derivatives, FX)
  • Corporate actions processing and lifecycle management
  • Market data concepts (real‑time vs. delayed, reference data vs. market data)
  • Regulatory requirements (MiFID II, EMIR, Basel III awareness preferred)
• Database & Integration
  • SQL databases (Oracle, PostgreSQL, SQL Server)
  • Message queuing systems (Apache Kafka, RabbitMQ, IBM MQ)
  • Data modeling and ETL process design
  • Cache solutions (Redis, Hazelcast)
  • NoSQL databases (MongoDB, Elasticsearch) – preferred
• DevOps & Tools
  • Git version control and CI/CD pipelines
  • Docker containerization and Kubernetes orchestration
  • Maven/Gradle build automation
  • Linux/Unix system administration
  • Jenkins or similar CI/CD tools
  • Cloud platforms (AWS) experience preferred

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of Java development experience in financial services
• 3+ years of hands‑on Bloomberg API integration experience
• 2+ years in asset control, trade reconciliation, or portfolio management systems
• Experience with high‑volume, low‑latency financial data processing
• Previous consulting experience with ability to work independently
• Experience in Agile/Scrum development methodologies
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Finance, or related field
• Master's degree or relevant financial certifications (CFA, FRM) preferred
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Ability to work in fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environments
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy

Preferred Additional Skills

• Python or C++ programming experience
• Apache Spark or Apache Flink for big data processing
• GraphQL and modern web technologies
• Bloomberg BPIPE or Market Data Platform experience
• Knowledge of FIX protocol and electronic trading systems
• Experience with regulatory reporting systems
• Risk management systems integration experience