Senior Software Engineer

SMBC Group; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Accommodations during candidacy

Job summary

SMBC Group is seeking a Senior Software Engineer for the Capital Markets technology team in the United States. You will build and maintain mission-critical software applications and tools, translating business requirements into technical specs for development and testing.

You will work with in-house and external applications, applying your domain knowledge of financial products and workflows while collaborating with business users and analysts to ensure solutions meet specifications.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of practical work experience in system architecture and software delivery.
• Proficient in C, Git, SQL; familiarity with C#/.NET; C++ is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of data transfer/processing protocols and industry standards like FIX/FPML.
• Capital Markets domain knowledge: OTC Swaps, Equities, Bonds; workflows like Clearing/Reporting.
• Excellent communication and teamwork; independent problem solving.
• Undergraduate CS or related engineering degree or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain software applications for the Capital Markets business.
• Translate business requirements into technical specifications and tests.
• Collaborate with business users and analysts on design and implementation.
• Resolve incidents with tactical fixes, root cause analysis, and strategic solutions.

Skills

System architecture

Software development

Message/data transfer

C

Git

SQL

C#/.NET

C++

Financial domain knowledge

Communication & teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related

Tools

Git

SQL

C#

C++

FPML

FIX protocol

Job description

SMBC Group is a top-tier global financial group. Headquartered in Tokyo and with a 400-year history, SMBC Group offers a diverse range of financial services, including banking, leasing, securities, credit cards, and consumer finance. The Group has more than 130 offices and 80,000 employees worldwide in nearly 40 countries. Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc. (SMFG) is the holding company of SMBC Group, which is one of the three largest banking groups in Japan. SMFG’s shares trade on the Tokyo, Nagoya, and New York (NYSE: SMFG) stock exchanges.

In the Americas, SMBC Group has a presence in the US, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, and Peru. Backed by the capital strength of SMBC Group and the value of its relationships in Asia, the Group offers a range of commercial and investment banking services to its corporate, institutional, and municipal clients. It connects a diverse client base to local markets and the organization’s extensive global network. The Group’s operating companies in the Americas include Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp. (SMBC), SMBC Nikko Securities America, Inc., SMBC Capital Markets, Inc., JRI America, Inc., SMBC Leasing and Finance, Inc., Banco Sumitomo Mitsui Brasileiro S.A., and Sumitomo Mitsui Finance and Leasing Co., Ltd.

Role Description

Works to build and maintain a variety of software applications, tools, or functions for the business. Responsible for both manual and automated testing. Compiles business requirements and translates them into technical specifications for development. Documents application functions and structure.

Role Objectives

• This individual will be a member of the team working on mission critical projects and provides technical expertise for the development environment, technology architecture and implementation.
• Responsible for participating in the technical design of all aspects of software solutions for the Capital Market business.
• Includes both in-house and external applications.
• Resolve Software related incidents with a tactical fix, root cause analysis, and strategic solution.
• The individual will become knowledgeable in the Domain space. Deep Knowledge of Financial products is required to solve the problems our users face.
• Works together with the business users and analysts to ensure the applications meet users' specification and requirements.
• Interact with the larger development team, share design and solutions, and contribute to the overall objectives of the development team.
• Senior Software Engineer is responsible for assisting in the technical vision and strategic planning of all aspects of software solutions for the Capital Market business.

Qualifications And Skills

• 7+ years of practical work experience involving system architecture, software application and message and data transfer and processing.
• Be well-versed in C, Git, SQL, and have an active interest in other computing technology and tools. Familiarity with C#/.net, C++ a plus
• This is a hands‑on programming position, so we are seeking candidate with solid knowledge in computer science, math, and proficient coding skills.
• Familiar with the design and implementation of data/message transfer and processing. Industry protocols such as FIX and FPML are helpful.
• Capital Markets Domain knowledge such as products (OTC Swaps, Equities, Bonds), and workflows (Clearing, Reporting).
• Have excellent communication skills, good teamwork, and a strong work ethic.
• Have the maturity to solve problems directly and independently.
• Undergraduate preparation in Computer Science or similar engineering degree with successful academic achievement or equivalent professional work experience.

SMBC’s employees participate in a Hybrid workforce model that provides employees with an opportunity to work from home, as well as, from an SMBC office. SMBC requires that employees live within a reasonable commuting distance of their office location. Prospective candidates will learn more about their specific hybrid work schedule during their interview process. Hybrid work may not be permitted for certain roles, including, for example, certain FINRA‑registered roles for which in‑office attendance for the entire workweek is required.

SMBC provides reasonable accommodations during candidacy for applicants with disabilities consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please let us know at [e-mail].