Trainee: Software Engineer

Responsibilities

• You will be part of a dynamic Global Devlopment team, with the following responsibilities:

Software Development:

• Assist in the development, testing, and deployment of software applications.
• Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code in programming languages such as Java, Python, C++, or C#.
• Collaborate with senior engineers to implement features that meet business requirements.

System Support:

• Debug and troubleshoot issues in existing systems to ensure smooth operations.
• Participate in performance tuning and optimization of applications.

Collaboration:

• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including business analysts, product managers, and traders, to understand requirements and       deliver solutions.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives.

Learning & Development:

• Stay updated on emerging technologies and trends in financial technology.
• Complete assigned training modules and certifications to enhance technical and domain expertise.

Documentation:

• Create and maintain technical documentation, including design specifications, user guides, and test plans.

What We Offer

Your life doesn’t revolve around your job. So, find the job that revolves around your life.

The Trainee role is a full time 24-month contract with Societe Generale where you will have access to a diverse range of training materials to help you succeed, covering various aspects of businesses, including but not limited to technical skills, leadership development, communication skills, client service and relationship management. To be eligible, please ensure you have completed your qualification and will be available to work full time for the duration of Trainee contract.

• Software Engineer
• Business analysis skills: analytical mindset, attention to details, critical thinking, solution oriented
• Good knowledge on programming languages ( JAVA OR Python)
• Adaptable, can work with various people style and cultures as being exposed to several different countries.
• Eager to learn in a fast-paced and dynamic environment Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Exposure to any Financial Product is preferred.
• Understanding of Software Development lifecycles and Agile methodology is preferred.
• Versed into Data Quality Management and operational risk processing.
• Quick learner
• Self-motivated, mature, and possessing a strong drive for excellence
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• Languages: English

Behavioral Skills

• Commitment - Sustainability: I strive to develop my skills and knowledge
• Innovation - Simplification: I make things & ideas simple
• Innovation - Thinking out of the box/Creativity: I propose new ideas and solutions
• Responsibility - Accountability: I make decisions in my scope of responsibilities
• Team Spirit - Open mindset: I listen and share my views and my expertise in an open mode
• Team Spirit - Synergies: I make cooperation with colleagues in and outside my team a priority

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.

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

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.

Department Description

GBIS is the Global Banking and Investor Solution arm of the Société Générale Group. Present in over 50 countries across Europe, the Americas and Asia, SG GBIS provides corporates, financial institutions, investors, and public sector clients with value-added integrated financial solutions.

Global Banking Technology & Operations is GBIS Service Unit, it delivers day-to-day services to GBIS BUs and their clients to accelerate the transformation, it is composed by IT & non-IT teams working side by side under the same leadership.

XRM within GBTO responsible for producing and support Economic P&L, Market Risk (Stress Test & VaR) and Counterparty Risk.