Senior Software Engineer

SINGAPORE EXCHANGE LIMITED; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in Singapore is seeking experienced Senior Software Engineers to join their core engineering team. This position involves designing high-performance APIs, leading the software development lifecycle, and improving engineering practices. Ideal candidates will have at least 8 years of experience in software engineering with strong proficiency in Java. This role offers the chance to work on cutting-edge technologies and enhance development productivity.

Qualifications

• At least 8 years of software engineering experience.
• Proficiency in Java and backend system architecture.
• Experience in designing distributed systems and APIs.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement distributed systems and robust APIs using Java.
• Lead the full software development lifecycle.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with product and business teams.

Skills

Java

Software Engineering

Distributed Systems

APIs

CI/CD

Tools

Kafka

Kubernetes

gRPC

Aeron

Protobuf

Job description

Job Summary

SGX is seeking experienced Senior Software Engineers to join our core engineering team responsible for the design and delivery of a high-performance, secure, and scalable OTC derivatives platform. This role offers significant ownership, technical autonomy, and the opportunity to shape engineering practices across the organization. Applicants should be comfortable with accepting a 24-month direct contract or permanent role.

Job Responsibilities

• Design and implement distributed systems and robust APIs using Java
• Integrate and optimize messaging systems (e.g. Kafka), orchestration tools (e.g. Kubernetes), and high-performance communication protocols (e.g. Aeron, gRPC, Protobuf)
• Lead the full software development lifecycle, including architecture, implementation, deployment, and monitoring
• Develop comprehensive test coverage across unit, integration, and end-to-end layers
• Define and maintain efficient CI/CD pipelines and scalable engineering workflows
• Drive continuous improvement in engineering processes through automation and best practices
• Collaborate cross-functionally with product, operations, and business teams to address complex challenges
• Leverage AI tools to enhance development productivity and software quality

Job Requirements

We are looking for individuals who demonstrate a strong engineering mindset, technical depth, and a commitment to excellence. Ideal candidates will possess:

• At least 8 years of software engineering experience
• Proficiency in Java and backend system architecture
• Experience in designing distributed systems, APIs, and inter-service messaging
• Familiarity with containerization, infrastructure orchestration, and performance-sensitive protocols
• Knowledge of the FIX protocol is advantageous
• Strong focus on code quality, testing, and observability
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD and automation tools
• A proactive, process-oriented approach to software development
• Ability to navigate complex systems within regulated environments
• Interest in applying AI tools to improve engineering outcomes
• Front-end development experience is a plus