Backend Java Developer

ABOUT THE JOB:

The aim of Global Banking Technology & Operations (GBTO) Canada is to deliver day-to-day services to Société Générale investment and corporate bank units and their clients to accelerate their transformation. GBTO differentiates itself from competitors with the pace of the agile transformation delivered, spreading the technology and data culture, shortening the decision-making process, and adopting a true industrial approach, leveraging on different teams either transversal or aligned to the different sub business units.

The team is called MRF which stands for Market Data Referential. The team of 5 people in target aims to manage the proper collection of market data (coming from External providers), format them, and expose to Societe Generale information system. In Amer region, the team is dedicated to Amer partners mostly located in New York, Chicago and Montreal but can be exposed to worldwide requirements.

What will be your DAY-TO-DAY?

In this role, your responsibilities will include:

• Deliver high-quality clean code and test case scenarios by applying relevant software craftsmanship principles and meet the acceptance criteria
• Deliver changes on all aspects of Software Development Lifecyle (SDLC) in-line with Agile and IT craftsmanship principles
• Take part in team meetings
• Actively work with other Referential teams located in France, Morocco, Hong Kong and Inde, to define and to implement a common framework for for data access, via API or back-end
• Contribute to digitalize and optimize market data platform with automation and innovative ideas
• Contribute to production support effort

Skills and Qualifications:

Must Have:

• Strong inclination for programming skills
• Proficiency in JAVA
• Complete understanding of front, middle and back-end programming concepts
• Ability to use designing and automation tools
• Knowledge of CI practices
• Knowledge of datasets in data catalog. Ability to manage and communicate data warehouse plans to internal stakeholders

Competencies:

• Autonomous and Curious
• Rigorous
• Good communication

Nice to Have:

• Knowledge on financial products (Fixed Income, Equities, Corporate Actions, etc)
• Experience with Front or Risk Officers
• Experience in Investment Banking
• Knowledge in VBA macros

Languages: French and English

Ability to communicate in English, both orally and in writing, is a requirement as the person in this position will need to collaborate regularly with colleagues and partners in the United States.

OUR BENEFITS:

WHAT WE DO DIFFERENTLY AT SOCIÉTÉ GÉNÉRALE

Competitive compensation & benefits offering, including but not limited to:

• Minimum of 20 Vacation days + 4 personal days 
  • Supportive Maternity, paternity, parental and adoption leave policy 
  • Health spending ($2,000/year) and personal spending ($1,000/year) accounts with 75+ eligible reimbursement categories (health, training, electronics etc.)

Fully sponsored virtual healthcare assistance and Employee Assistance Program to you and your immediate family

Various Employee Resource Groups (ERG) to engage with such as Pride and Allies, American Women Network, Black Leadership Network, One planet, etc.

• A culture of continuous development by encouraging our employees various training programs (online training and coaching platform such as Coursera, GoFluent, Pluralsight, First Finance, and others)

Societe Generale is committed to offering an inclusive recruitment experience to all candidates. If you require any reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to let our Recruiters know.

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. For more information about our Culture and Conduct initiatives, please visit this link (https://americas.societegenerale.com/en/careers/get-know-culture/)

D&I: 
Our Diversity & Inclusion 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 Diversity & Inclusion 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

For more information about our D&I initiatives, please visit this link (https://americas.societegenerale.com/en/societe-generale-about/diversity-and-inclusion/)

HYBRID WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Societe Generale offers a hybrid work arrangement that offers employees the flexibility to work remotely, as well as on-site, in order to promote interaction and collaboration with colleagues while adhering to all SG standard protocols.  Hybrid work arrangements vary based on business area.  The applicable business lines will determine and communicate the work arrangements that best meet their business needs.