Senior Software Engineer (Calypso)

Ambition Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a skilled software developer with over 7 years of experience in capital markets for a role based in Singapore. The candidate will design and develop specialized utility programs while collaborating with cross-functional teams. Ideal candidates will have a robust understanding of financial products and experience in trading systems. Knowledge of JAVA and scripting languages like Python is essential, along with strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 7 years of experience in software development and support.
• Experience in capital market applications and trading systems.
• Strong knowledge of financial products and trade lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Research, design, and develop software solutions for capital markets.
• Identify and resolve security risks and issues.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for integration of new features.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Proactive mindset in security

Tools

Python

Shell scripting

JAVA

Job description

• Research, design, and develop computer and network software or specialized utility programs. Analys user needs and develop software solutions, applying principles and techniques of computer science, engineering, and mathematical analysis.
• Identify and resolve issues which have organisation wide and long-term impact. Identify security risks, creates requirements to capture security issues, and performs initial threat modelling to ensure coding standards meets security requirements.
• Develop and maintain the software configuration management plan and oversees the building, verification and implementation of software releases. Provide guidance and technical support to the quality testing teams.
• Updates software, enhances existing software capabilities, and develops and direct software testing and validation procedures.
• Collaborate with cross functional teams (business analysts/ support teams…) to ensure smooth integration of new features and updates and troubleshoot, debug, and resolve application-related issues.
• Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and regulatory changes relevant to capital markets.
• Participate to proof of concept for new technology R&D.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and automation by leverage your programming skills to create custom tools and scripts that automate repetitive tasks and reduce manual effort.
• Develop scripts and automation tools using Python, shell scripting, and other basic programming languages to streamline processes and improve efficiency.
• Engage and support others in the team, readily put forth his ideas in a clear and compelling manner.
• The candidate should have analytical and problem-solving skills, a pro-active mind-set in security, proven ability to work individually under pressure. Team player with good interpersonal skills. Very good communication skills and keen to work with business users.
• Collaborate with computer hardware engineers (CAGIP and ITS) to integrate infrastructure constraint (whether in-premise or cloud) hardware and software systems aligned with capacity, develop specifications and performance requirements.
• Build management: Develop in JAVA for Calypso v14.4 package.

Qualifications and Profile

• Candidates should have 7 years' experience in relevant activities.
• Experience in supporting capital market applications and trading systems, ideally within the dynamic landscape of Market Risk/Front Office operations with a commendable grasp of financial products (Treasury, FX, Credit, IRD, Bonds, RSF etc.).
• In depth knowledge of Confirmations, Settlement, Position and Accounting modules.
• Understanding of financial assets (FX, Treasury products, repos, bonds, SLB, issuances) and trade lifecycle.
• Experience with regulatory reporting HRF, NORIA, MMSR.

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Business Registration Number: 200611680D. Licence Number: 10C5117