Forex Software Developer

Overview

The GlobalForex team is looking for a Software Engineer to help build and maintain internal software and tools for the forex perimeter. We are an agile team that designs, develops, tests, deploys and supports global applications for FX traders and sales. Skills vary from improving and maintaining .NET desktop applications and APIs, developing web applications, setting up and upgrading continuous delivery infrastructure and assisting traders and sales in their daily challenges. We are modernizing and enhancing the platform and are looking for a candidate to take up the challenge.

As part of the team you will take ownership of projects and help contribute, fix and refactor the current code base. The role involves interacting with the G10 and EM Rates desks’ users (traders, sales) on a regular basis and assisting with translating business challenges into structured and scalable solutions. In addition, you will cooperate with local and global teams to coordinate the release and change management, and you will also participate in the team support shifts.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of projects and contribute, fix and refactor existing code base.
• Interact with traders and sales users (G10 and EM Rates desks) to translate business challenges into structured and scalable solutions.
• Coordinate releases and change management with local and global teams.
• Participate in team support shifts.
• Help modernize and enhance the platform.

Profile required

• Main Competencies:
• Extensive experience implementing performant software solutions in Finance
• Strong development background and object-oriented programming in .Net (C#, Windows)
• Passion for technology and the ability to think critically about performance, scalability, and reliability of software
• Good understanding of system design, data structures and algorithms
• Pre-trade general knowledge: RFQ workflow, types of products, various checks, etc.
• Autonomy, sense of responsibility and ability to work in a dynamic environment
• Strong cooperation with local and global team
• Release and Change Management coordination
• Desired/Plus: Preferrable experience in electronic trading either Rates, FX or Credit products
• Experience in developing Low latency applications
• Business Analysis with:
• o Asia trading desks (locally and abroad) for projects / enhancements
• o Trading Venues (Bloomberg, Tradeweb, etc.) for market events (new products, features)
• Technical skills:
• NET C#
• Working knowledge of continuous delivery platform (XL Deploy, Jenkins, github actions, etc)
• Strong technical background (databases, middleware)
• Desired/Plus: Development experience (e.g. Python)
• Docker, Kubernetes
• Working experience with Cloud technology
• Elastic stack (ElasticSearch, Kibana, Logstash)
• Education:
• Bachelor Degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering

Behavioral Skills

• Client - Client focus: I nurture a long-term relationship with the clients/internal partners
• Team Spirit - Open mindset/Respect: I listen and share my views and my expertise in an open mode
• Innovation - Change management: I support change
• Responsibility - Risk awareness: I am constantly on the lookout for risks
• Commitment - Care: I demonstrate consideration for others

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I)

Our mission: Recruit, develop, advance, and retain a diverse workforce that is united in our efforts to enhance our competitive position and deliver innovative solutions to our clients.

Our vision:

• Engaged workforce that is demographically diverse in a way that reflects the communities in which we operate
• Inclusive culture and workplace that recognizes employees\' unique needs and utilizes their diverse talents
• Engage our community and marketplace, and position the organization to meet the needs of all its clients

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Department Description

This role is based in Singapore.

We are looking for a Front Office Software Developer who is determined for learning business products and activities and technical skills. The selected candidate will join our feature team developing and supporting the Front Office FIC Business (Forex Scope).

As a member of the feature team, we work together as one to deliver the project and support our internal users. The team uses agile methodologies to bring value to users on the full front-to-back chain including pricing, workflow negotiation, deal processing, and lifecycle events.

The feature team, part of the global team, will be focused particularly on the Fx Trading Tools to deliver transformation projects and support BAU that will accompany the electronification ambition of the business.

Why join us

Business insight

Our Culture

At Societe Generale, we live by our 4 core values of commitment, responsibility, team spirit and innovation. We are engaged and demonstrate consideration for others. We act ethically and with courage. We focus our talent and energy on collective success. We experiment and propose new ideas. This way, we maximize our ability to serve client needs and anticipate market changes. Societe Generale is committed to strengthening bonds with colleagues, communities, and the world in which we live, because relationships are at the heart of how we operate.

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