Software Engineer (Java)

ARGYLL SCOTT CONSULTING PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

ARGYLL SCOTT CONSULTING PTE. LTD. Singapore is seeking a Senior Java Developer to join a Global Markets technology team on a 12-month contract.

The role involves heavy hands-on programming (about 80%) and building business-critical applications in a high-risk banking environment. Strong Core Java development experience is required, with exposure to middle-tier services, messaging technologies, and system integration.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of software development experience.
• Strong Java development with Core Java expertise.
• Hands-on experience building middle-tier services.
• Experience with messaging frameworks and technologies (IBM MQ, Kafka, JMS).
• Knowledge of RDBMS, JDBC, Linux, and XML In-memory databases.
• Experience with SDLC automation tools such as Jenkins, Gradle, GitHub, Artifactory, Ansible.
• Strong commitment to clean code principles.
• Experience with TDD and CI and Scrum/Agile.

Responsibilities

• About 80% of time on hands-on programming and development activities.
• Develop, enhance, modify, and maintain applications within the Global Markets environment.
• Collaborate with global teams to design and build new functionality on MuleSoft, TIBCO, and other shared platforms.
• Interact with end users, compliance teams, and senior stakeholders to gather and define business requirements.
• Manage technology solutions in a high-risk banking environment.
• Provide Level 3 production support for business-critical applications.
• Work across multiple frameworks while maintaining strong software engineering standards.
• Apply design patterns and software engineering best practices.
• Adhere to Test-Driven Development (TDD) and Continuous Integration (CI).
• Work in Scrum/Agile environments.
• Manage multiple requests concurrently in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Core Java

Java development

Middle-tier services

IBM MQ

Kafka

JMS

JDBC

Linux

XML

In‑memory databases

Design patterns

Clean code

TDD

CI

Scrum/Agile

Jenkins

Gradle

GitHub

Artifactory

Ansible

Tools

IBM MQ

Kafka

JMS

JDBC

Job description

Job Description & Requirements

• Senior Java Developer – Global Markets
• Location:Singapore
  Employment Type:12-Month Contract - Extendable
  Industry:Financial Services / Banking
  Experience:5–7 years

Role Overview

We are looking for aSenior Java Developerto join a Global Markets technology team on a 12-month contract. The role will spend approximately80% of the time on hands‑on programming and development activities, working on business‑critical applications and shared technology platforms within a high‑risk banking environment.

The successful candidate will have strongCore Java developmentexperience, with exposure to middle‑tier services, messaging technologies and application integration. Global Markets or Capital Markets knowledge would be advantageous but is not mandatory.

Key Responsibilities

• Spend approximately80% of the time on hands‑on programming and development activities.
• Develop, enhance, modify, and maintain applications within theGlobal Marketsenvironment.
• Collaborate with global teams to design and build new functionality onMuleSoft, TIBCO, and other shared platforms.
• Interact directly with end users, compliance teams, and senior stakeholders to gather and define business requirements.
• Manage technology solutions in a high‑risk environment, leveraging banking domain and product knowledge.
• ProvideLevel 3 production supportfor business‑critical applications.
• Work across multiple frameworks while maintaining strong software engineering standards.
• Apply design patterns and software engineering best practices.
• Adhere toTest‑Driven Development (TDD)andContinuous Integration (CI)practices.
• Work effectively withinScrum/Agileenvironments.
• Manage multiple requests concurrently in a fast‑paced and challenging environment.

Required Technical Skills

• 5+ years of software development experience, preferably within Financial Services or a related industry.
• StrongJava developmentexperience with extensiveCore Javaexpertise.
• Hands‑on experience buildingmiddle‑tier services.
• Strong understanding of messaging frameworks and technologies, including:IBM MQKafkaJMS
• Good knowledge of:RDBMSJDBCLinuxXMLIn‑memory databases
• Experience with software design patterns and engineering best practices.
• Experience with SDLC automation tools such as:JenkinsGradleGitHubArtifactoryAnsible
• Strong commitment toclean code principles.
• Experience working withTDD and CI.
• Experience working inScrum/Agileenvironments.

Good to Have

• Knowledge ofMule ESB, TIBCO, and API integration.
• Understanding ofCapital Markets / Global Markets.
• Good understanding ofSWIFT messaging.
• Experience withReactJS, Elasticsearch, or AngularJS.
• Understanding of functional programming concepts.
• Experience working with banking products and business‑critical applications.

Key Competencies

• Strong team player with excellent interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Ability to support and influence platform development and clearly articulate technical designs and concepts.
• Ability to interact effectively with end users, compliance teams and senior stakeholders.
• Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to multitask and manage multiple requests concurrently.
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced and challenging environment.