Senior Software Engineer

ADECCO PERSONNEL PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for a software developer to work in a major financial institution in Singapore. The role requires a minimum of 7 years of experience, strong skills in capital markets, and expertise in Calypso. Candidates will engage in tasks such as software development, risk management, and collaboration with cross-functional teams. This position also offers the chance to work on automation and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of relevant experience.
• Strong background in capital market applications.
• Hands-on experience with Calypso customizations.

Responsibilities

• Research, design, and develop computer/network software.
• Identify organization-wide security issues.
• Integrate hardware/software systems.

Skills

Software Development

Collaboration

Risk Management

Problem-solving

Tools

Calypso

Python

Java

Job description

The Opportunity

• Adecco is partnering with one of the most well-established and respected financial institutions with a strong track record of success.
• They have a culture of innovation and continuous improvement, constantly looking for ways to improve their services and offerings.

Main Responsibilities

Software Development & Design

• Research, design, and develop computer/network software and specialised utility programs.
• Analyse user needs and develop software solutions using computer science, engineering, and mathematical principles.
• Update and enhance software capabilities; direct testing and validation procedures.
• Participate in proof-of-concept for new technology R&D.

Security & Risk Management

• Identify organisation-wide and long-term issues.
• Perform initial threat modelling and ensure coding meets security requirements.
• Maintain a proactive security mindset.

Configuration & Release Management

• Develop and maintain software configuration plans.
• Oversee build, verification, and implementation of releases.
• Apply monthly release strategy and support production roadmap.

Collaboration & Support

• Work with cross-functional teams (e.g., business analysts, support teams).
• Collaborate with hardware engineers (CAGIP, ITS) to align infrastructure constraints.
• Provide level 3 application support and troubleshoot issues.
• Communicate effectively with business users and IT teams.

Automation & Continuous Improvement

• Create tools/scripts to automate tasks using Python, shell scripting, and other languages.
• Contribute to process improvements and coach junior team members.

Build & Change Management

• Develop in Java for Calypso v14.4 and internal components.
• Analyse enhancement requests and bug fixes.
• Document deliveries and manage incidents/requests.

Operations & Performance

• Integrate hardware/software systems and develop specifications and performance requirements.
• Support operations and ensure smooth integration of new features and updates.
• Stay updated on industry trends, technologies, and capital markets regulations.

Team Engagement

• Share ideas clearly and compellingly.
• Demonstrate analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Be a team player with strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Qualifications

Experience

• Minimum 7 years of relevant experience.

Technical Skills

• Strong background in capital market applications and trading systems, especially in Market Risk/Front Office operations.
• Solid understanding of financial products: Treasury, FX, Credit, IRD, Bonds, RSF, etc.
• In-depth knowledge of trade lifecycle and financial assets: FX, Treasury products, repos, bonds, SLB, issuances.

Calypso Expertise

• Hands-on experience with Calypso Back Office customizations across modules: Remote Services, Engines, Events, Filters, Reporting Framework, ScheduledTask
• Message/Swift messages, Transfers, Settlement Delivery Instructions, Accounting
• Pricers, Workflows, Reconciliation functionalities

Regulatory Reporting

• Experience with HRF, NORIA, MMSR.

Next Step

• Prepare your updated resume and expected package.
• Simply click on 'Apply here' or email to [e-mail] to drop your resume.
• All shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Tamanna Bilandi

EA Licence No. 91C2918

Personnel Registration No. R2096241