Java Back End Developer

ABOUT THE JOB:

Global Banking Technology & Operations (GBTO) delivers day-to-day services to Global Banking & Investor Solutions (GBIS) Business Units and their clients.  With IT & Operations teams working side by side under the same leadership, the goal of GBTO is to meet the evolving needs of its clients and market requirements, as well as anticipate technological advances to accelerate and support the transformation of GBIS activities. GBTO is at the very heart of this technological and operational challenge.

This role offers a unique and dynamic opportunity to be part of a team responsible for managing US-based real-time payment applications, including SWIFT, Montran, and ACH Plus, which are directly connected to the Fedwire and CHIPS systems. We seek to build strong business partnerships to tackle complex challenges and take pride in the value we create. For us, SQL and Java are more than just programming languages—they are tools to bring our ideas to life.

technical stack

JAVA|Angular|Spring|React|PostgreSQL|SQL|Oracle|Tomcat|RabbitMQ|PowerBI|RestAPI

What will be your DAY-TO-DAY?

his role blends the innovative energy of a FinTech with the stability of a major international bank. We believe that being a proficient developer requires a strong grasp of the entire software development cycle and a deep understanding of the business context in which the software operates. One of your initial challenges will be to contribute to a global project impacting financial institutions and large corporations worldwide—the “20022 Project,” which aims to implement a new format for payment messages.

In this hybrid position, approximately 40% of your time will be spent programming, while the rest will involve managing vendor relationships and ensuring alignment with stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

• Feature Development: Create new features, including making design and architectural decisions, testing, tracking quality metrics, and producing documentation.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Present developed features to stakeholders and product owners, gaining a solid understanding of business requirements and gathering feedback.
• Software Delivery & Support: Ensure that software solutions meet internal standards and provide operational support as needed.
• Process Improvement: Enhance CI/CD practices and automate routine tasks to optimize the development process.
• Willingness to occasionally perform Level 3 support during overnight shifts or on-duty.

Skills and Qualifications:

Must Have:

• 7+ years of experience in information systems environments, ideally within the financial industry.
• Proven track record of managing long-term projects and serving as the main point of contact for multiple stakeholders.
• Strong relationship management and expectation-setting skills with internal and external clients.
• Familiarity with Agile practices and methodologies.

Nice to Have:

• Experience with Test-Driven Development (TDD).
• Knowledge of automated testing tools such as Selenium or Jenkins.
• Understanding of software security practices (OAuth2, SSL/TLS, IAM).
• University degree in Computer Science, DEC, or equivalent technical certifications.

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)

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.