Associate - Software Engineer - Group Technology

NOMURA SINGAPORE LIMITED; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Nomura Singapore Limited is seeking an Associate Software Engineer to develop Python-based applications and data pipelines for financial workflows. You will perform ETL with Pandas, build automated reporting (HTML emails), and ensure data integrity.

You will write clean code, conduct tests, and participate in code reviews in an Agile setting. You will create visualizations with Matplotlib/Seaborn/Plotly, collaborate with business teams to translate requirements, and stay current with AI-assisted

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, or related discipline.
• Minimum 4 years' experience as a Software Engineer in the financial sector with front end development using React or similar frameworks for UI development.
• Minimum 4 years' experience in Python scripting with a minimum of 2 years in production environments.
• Experience with data manipulation, strong expertise in Pandas for data transformation, cleaning, and analysis.
• Working knowledge of Git and collaborative development workflows.
• Experience with libraries like Matplotlib, Seaborn, or Plotly to create clear visualizations.
• SQL: Proficiency in database querying and data extraction (e.g., PostgreSQL, Oracle).
• Testing & Documentation: Experience with unit testing frameworks (e.g., pytest, unittest) and writing maintainable code documentation.
• Git: Working knowledge of version control systems and collaborative development workflows
• Claude Code: Basic exposure to AI-assisted coding tools and workflows
• Data Processing: Experience with data extraction, cleaning, ETL pipelines, and data quality management
• HTML Email Generation: Experience converting Pandas DataFrames to HTML format and sending formatted email reports
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical skills to debug and optimize code.
• Communication: Ability to articulate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Email Automation: Working knowledge of Python email libraries (smtplib, email module) for automated report distribution

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and maintain Python-based applications and data processing pipelines for financial data workflows.
• Perform data extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL) using libraries like Pandas, ensuring data integrity and quality.
• Design and implement automated reporting systems, including: Conversion of Pandas DataFrames to HTML for email distribution; Integration with email automation tools (smtplib, email module).
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code, adhering to team standards and version control (Git).
• Conduct unit testing (e.g., pytest, unittest) and participate in code reviews to maintain high-quality outputs.
• Create insightful data visualizations (e.g., Matplotlib, Seaborn, Plotly) to communicate trends and insights to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with business teams to translate requirements into technical solutions.
• Work within Agile/Scrum teams to deliver projects on time and within scope.
• Contribute to knowledge sharing and best practices for software development and data engineering.
• Stay updated on emerging technologies (e.g., AI-assisted tools, cloud platforms) to drive innovation.
• Adhere to Nomura's technology policies, including security protocols and data governance.
• Escalate risks or issues proactively in line with the firm's 'Risk Culture' (Challenge, Escalate, Respect).

Skills

Python

Pandas

SQL

Git

React

Data Visualization

Unit Testing

Email Automation

ETL

Python Scripting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering/IS

Tools

smtplib

email module

pytest

unittest

Job description

Nomura Overview

Nomura is a financial services group with an integrated global network. By connecting markets East &West, we service the needs of individuals, institutions, corporates and governments through our four business divisions: Wealth Management, Investment Management, Wholesale (Global Markets and Investment Banking) and Banking.

Driven by the insights of some 28,000 people worldwide, we put our clients at the center of everything we do, delivering unparalleled access to, from and within Asia. For further information about Nomura, visit www.nomura.com

Department Overview

Nomura's Group Technology provides technology solutions to support the company's business activities. The team works closely with senior leadership, business units, and stakeholders to develop and implement effective IT strategies, providing guidance on technology selection and implementation while ensuring system reliability, security, and scalability.

The Chief Information Office (CIO) oversees enterprise-wide IT, data strategy, infrastructure modernization, and risk controls across its global business divisions (Retail, Wholesale, and Investment Management).

Role Description

As an Associate Software Engineer, you will contribute to the development and maintenance of Python-based applications, data pipelines, and automation tools that empower Nomura's business functions. Working closely with cross-functional teams, you will:

• Build reliable, high-performance software solutions to process and analyze financial data.
• Enhance data-driven decision-making through clear visualizations and automated reporting.
• Uphold best practices in code quality, documentation, and collaboration to ensure scalable and maintainable systems.

Responsibilities

Technical Development

• Develop, test, and maintain Python-based applications and data processing pipelines for financial data workflows.
• Perform data extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL) using libraries like Pandas, ensuring data integrity and quality.
• Design and implement automated reporting systems, including:
  • Conversion of Pandas DataFrames to HTML for email distribution.
  • Integration with email automation tools (e.g., smtplib, email module).
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code, adhering to team standards and version control (Git).
• Conduct unit testing (e.g., pytest, unittest) and participate in code reviews to maintain high-quality outputs.

Data Analysis & Visualization

• Create insightful data visualizations (e.g., Matplotlib, Seaborn, Plotly) to communicate trends and insights to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with business teams to translate requirements into technical solutions.

Collaboration & Continuous Improvement

• Work within Agile/Scrum teams to deliver projects on time and within scope.
• Contribute to knowledge sharing and best practices for software development and data engineering.
• Stay updated on emerging technologies (e.g., AI-assisted tools, cloud platforms) to drive innovation.

Compliance & Risk Management

• Adhere to Nomura's technology policies, including security protocols and data governance.
• Escalate risks or issues proactively in line with the firm's "Risk Culture" (Challenge, Escalate, Respect).

Requirements

• Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, or related discipline.
• Minimum 4 years' experience as a Software Engineer in the financial sector with front end development using React or similar frameworks for UI development.
• Minimum 4 years' experience in Python scripting with a minimum of 2 years in production environments.
• Experience with data manipulation, strong expertise in Pandas for data transformation, cleaning, and analysis.
• Working knowledge of Git and collaborative development workflows.
• Experience with libraries like Matplotlib, Seaborn, or Plotly to create clear visualizations.
• SQL: Proficiency in database querying and data extraction (e.g., PostgreSQL, Oracle).
• Testing & Documentation: Experience with unit testing frameworks (e.g., pytest, unittest) and writing maintainable code documentation.
• Git: Working knowledge of version control systems and collaborative development workflows
• Claude Code: Basic exposure to AI-assisted coding tools and workflows
• Data Processing: Experience with data extraction, cleaning, ETL pipelines, and data quality management
• HTML Email Generation: Experience converting Pandas DataFrames to HTML format and sending formatted email reports
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical skills to debug and optimize code.
• Communication: Ability to articulate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Email Automation: Working knowledge of Python email libraries (smtplib, email module) for automated report distribution

Nomura Competencies

• Explore Insights & Vision: Identify the underlying causes of problems faced by you or your team and define a clear vision and direction for the future.
• Making Strategic Decisions: Evaluate all the options for