Fixed Income Software Developer

The Fixed Income Rates team is looking for a Software Engineer to help build and maintain internal software and tools for the Rates perimeter.

We are agile team that designs, develops, tests, deploys and support global application for Rates traders and sales.  Skills vary from improving and maintaining .NET desktop applications and APIs, developing web applications, setting and upgrading continuous delivery infrastructure and assisting traders and sales in their daily challenges.

We are currently in the process of modernizing and enhancing the platform and are looking for candidate to take up for the challenge.

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

Main Competencies:

1.     Hands-on experience implementing performant software solutions in Finance

2.     Strong development background and object-oriented programming in .Net (C#, WPF)

3.     Passion for technology and the ability to think critically about performance, scalability, and reliability of software

4.     Good understanding of system design, data structures and algorithms

5.     Pre-trade general knowledge: RFQ workflow, types of products, various checks, etc.

6.     Autonomy, sense of responsibility and ability to work in a dynamic environment

7.     Strong cooperation with local and global team

8.     Release and Change Management coordination

Desired/Plus:

1.     Preferrable experience in electronic trading either Rates, FX or Credit products

2.     Business Analysis with:

·       Asia trading desks (locally and abroad) for projects / enhancements

·       Trading Venues (Bloomberg, Tradeweb, etc.) for market events (new products, features)

      Technical skills:

1.     NET C#

2.     Working knowledge of continuous delivery platform (TeamCity, Jenkins, GitHub actions, etc.)

3.     Strong technical background (databases, middleware)

Desired/Plus:

1.     Development experience (e.g. Python)

2.     Docker, Kubernetes

3.     Working experience with Cloud technology

4.     Elastic stack (Elasticsearch, Kibana, Logstash)

Education:

1.     Bachelor's degree in computer science or computer engineering is preferred

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:

1.     Engaged workforce that is demographically diverse in a way that reflects the communities in which we operate

2.     Inclusive culture and workplace that recognizes employees' unique needs and utilizes their diverse talents

3.     Engage our community and marketplace, and position the organization to meet the needs of all its client

Check out our DE&I initiatives: https://www.societegenerale.asia/en/careers/diversity-equity-inclusion-dei/

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.

Company Description

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. Please visit our APAC career website: https://www.societegenerale.asia/en/careers/building-your-career-with/ for more information.