Senior Software Developer

Amicus Talent Solutions; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial technology firm in Singapore is seeking an experienced Senior Software Developer to join their engineering team. This role focuses on hands-on development and mentoring junior engineers. You will design and maintain scalable systems for a prime brokerage trading platform, ensuring performance and security. The ideal candidate has expertise in programming languages such as Java, Python, or C++ and experience with distributed systems and cloud platforms. Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package are offered.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Performance-based incentives

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Strong experience in Java, Python, or C++.
• Proven experience building distributed systems and working with cloud platforms.
• Hands-on experience with containerisation and orchestration tools.
• Solid understanding of SQL and NoSQL databases.
• Prior experience in financial markets or trading platforms desired.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable, high-performance systems.
• Build secure, reliable APIs and contribute to integrations.
• Champion clean code and high engineering standards.
• Analyse, troubleshoot, and resolve complex technical issues.
• Collaborate with product managers and stakeholders.
• Lead by example through code reviews and knowledge sharing.

Skills

Java

Python

C++

Distributed systems

Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)

Containerisation and orchestration tools (Docker, Kubernetes)

SQL

NoSQL databases

Job description

Senior Software Developer – Prime Brokerage Trading Platform

Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Role

Our client, a leading financial technology firm specialising in prime brokerage trading platforms, is seeking an experienced Senior Software Developer to join their growing engineering team.

This is a key role for someone who enjoys hands-on development while also taking ownership of mentoring and guiding junior engineers. You’ll play a pivotal part in shaping a high-performance trading platform used by global financial institutions, contributing both technically and through leadership within the team.

Key Responsibilities

Software Development & Architecture

Design, develop, and maintain scalable, high-performance systems for a prime brokerage trading platform.

Build secure, reliable APIs and contribute to integrations with internal and third-party services.

Champion clean code, best practices, and high engineering standards through code reviews and testing.

System Reliability & Problem Solving

Analyse, troubleshoot, and resolve complex technical issues across the platform.

Proactively identify performance bottlenecks, technical debt, and potential system vulnerabilities.

Take ownership of improving system stability, scalability, and resilience.

Requirements Analysis & Feature Design

Collaborate closely with product managers, analysts, and stakeholders to translate business requirements into robust technical solutions.

Design and implement new features that enhance platform usability, performance, and reliability.

Act as a mentor to junior and mid-level developers, supporting their technical and professional growth.

Lead by example through thoughtful code reviews, knowledge sharing, and technical guidance.

Help foster a collaborative, supportive, and high-performing engineering culture.

Stay current with advancements in FinTech, distributed systems, and modern development practices.

Contribute to improving development processes, tooling, and architectural decisions.

Support the adoption of new technologies where they add clear value.

What We’re Looking For

Technical Skills

Strong experience in one or more programming languages such as Java, Python, or C++.

Proven experience building distributed systems and working with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud).

Hands-on experience with containerisation and orchestration tools (Docker, Kubernetes).

Solid understanding of SQL and NoSQL databases.

Prior experience in financial markets, trading platforms, or prime brokerage systems is highly desirable.

Leadership & Soft Skills

Demonstrated experience in a senior or lead-level engineering role.

Confidence and enthusiasm for mentoring, coaching, and supporting other developers.

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate across teams.

What’s on Offer

Competitive compensation and performance-based incentives.

Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, paid leave, and retirement plans.

Clear opportunities for career progression and technical growth.

The chance to work on mission-critical, high-impact systems within a cutting-edge FinTech environment.