Software Developer (Banking/Contract)

PERSOL; Singapore; On-site; SGD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global financial services firm in Singapore is seeking a Quant Developer to design and optimize trading systems. The ideal candidate will have strong programming skills (C#/C++/Python) and a degree in Computer Science or Engineering. You'll collaborate with traders and contribute to financial product development in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines. Commitment and motivation are essential.

Qualifications

• Strong coding skills with object-oriented programming required.
• Knowledge in financial engineering is a big plus.
• Sensitivity to numbers is a plus.
• Willing to work under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Develop new financial products and features in trading systems.
• Optimize performance and execution of quant models.
• Resolve issues across SIT, UAT, and production environments.
• Deliver high-quality solutions on time.
• Collaborate with traders to address business needs.

Skills

Coding skills (C#/C++/Python)

Financial engineering knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Relational databases

Source control

Continuous integration tools

Profiling tools

Job description

The Team

• Global Financial Markets (GFM): As an Asian leader in treasury operations, GFM extends a broad range of capabilities ranging from trading, structuring and sales in foreign exchange, interest rates, money market, credit, equity, commodities, bonds, derivatives and securities. We are a key player in various regional markets and actively make market, structure, originate, innovate and distribute a wide range of products.
• Front Office Quant Developer Team: As part of the front office, the quant developer team designs and develops quantitative trading systems and pricing engines, directly supporting trading and structuring activities across asset classes. The team utilizes state-of-the-art computing technologies to deliver high performance and efficiency, powered by proprietary quantitative models. We play a pivotal role in supporting the revenue-generating activities of the trading desks, earning high regard from management. Our innovative in-house technology solutions are widely recognized across the industry.

The Role

• Develop new financial products and features in in-house pricing engines and trading systems.
• Optimize performance and enable timely execution of quant models and systems.
• Investigate and resolve issues across SIT, UAT, and production environments.
• Drive the full software development lifecycle, delivering high-quality solutions on time.
• Collaborate directly with traders and quant modelers to address business needs.
• Partner with IT engineering teams to ensure seamless system integration and reliability.

Requirements

• A good degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field is required.
• Strong coding skills with object-oriented programming is required (e.g., C#/C++/Python).
• Knowledge in financial engineering is a big plus.
• Knowledge of relational databases is preferred.
• Experience with source control, continuous integration, and profiling tools is preferred.
• Sensitivity to numbers is a plus.
• Willing to work in a fast-paced front office (trading floor) under tight deadlines.
• Good communication and analytical skills.
• Must be motivated and dependable.

Interested candidates may apply through the application system. We regret to inform only Shortlisted candidates will be notified.

PERSOL Singapore Pte Ltd • RCB No. 200007268E • EA License No. 01C4394 • EA Registration No. R1877971 (Derrick Tiew Yong Han)

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