Senior Java Developer (Data)

Ambition Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global investment management firm in Singapore is seeking an experienced software engineer to build and support high-performance systems for their financial data platform. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in software development, strong expertise in Java, and a proven track record in designing scalable systems. This role offers exposure to cutting-edge technologies and opportunities for mentorship within a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in software development, with strong expertise in Java and microservices.
• Proven track record designing and delivering distributed, scalable systems.
• Strong exposure to big data and cloud technologies such as AWS and Kubernetes.

Responsibilities

• Build and support high-performance, scalable systems for a financial data platform.
• Work hands-on with modern technologies and contribute to architectural decisions.
• Mentor team members and support system optimization.

Skills

Java

Microservices

Big Data (Spark, Kafka, Scala)

AWS

Kubernetes

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Tools

Kafka

Spark

Snowflake

Redshift

Postgres

Job description

Overview

Our client is a leading global investment management firm with a strong presence across major financial hubs.

This role will allow you to build and support high-performance, scalable systems that underpin the firm's financial data platform. You'll work hands-on with modern technologies (Java, Kafka, Spark, AWS, etc.), while also contributing to architectural decisions, system optimization, and mentoring team members.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• 10+ years of experience in software development, with strong expertise in Java and microservices
• Proven track record designing and delivering distributed, scalable systems
• Strong exposure to big data (Spark, Kafka, Scala) and cloud (AWS, Kubernetes)
• Familiarity with data ware housing concepts and modern platforms (Snowflake, Redshift, Postgres, etc.)
• Financial services (Capital Market)/Trading environment experience is a must
• Experience in technical leadership, stakeholder management and developer mentorship is a plus
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and system support skills

What’s In It For You

• Work in a high-impact role with direct influence on business-critical platforms.
• Exposure to cutting-edge technologies in a global investment management environment.
• Opportunities to lead, mentor, and innovate within a collaborative team.

Regrettably, only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Business Registration Number: 200611680D |Licence Number: 10C5117 |EA Registration Number: R23115372