Junior Software Engineer | Contract

• Conduct research and design to develop software for computer networks and specialized utilities, applying principles from computer science, engineering, and mathematics.
• Assess user requirements and develop tailored software solutions, ensuring alignment with engineering best practices.
• Identify and resolve high-impact, organization-wide issues, evaluate security risks, define security requirements, and perform initial threat modeling to align code with security standards.
• Create and manage the software configuration management plan, oversee build, verification, and release processes, and provide technical support to QA teams.
• Enhance existing software, implement updates, and lead software testing and validation efforts.
• Collaborate with business analysts and support teams to ensure seamless feature integration, debug applications, and resolve technical issues.
• Stay informed on industry developments, emerging technologies, and regulatory changes relevant to capital markets.
• Participate in proof-of-concept initiatives for new technology research and development.
• Drive continuous improvement by developing custom tools and scripts to automate manual processes and boost efficiency.
• Write automation scripts using Python, shell scripting, and other basic languages to streamline workflows.
• Foster teamwork by sharing ideas clearly and supporting colleagues effectively.
• Apply analytical thinking and problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to security; demonstrate the ability to work independently under pressure and communicate effectively.
• Work with hardware engineers to align infrastructure constraints (on-premises or cloud) with software performance and capacity requirements.
  
  Build Management:
• Develop Java code for Calypso v14.4 and internal components.
  
  Incident & Request Management:
• Communicate effectively with business users and IT teams.
• Analyze enhancement requests and resolve bugs.
• Maintain thorough documentation of all deliverables.
  
  Change Management:
• Execute monthly releases, ensuring timely analysis, coding, and testing.
• Support production release strategies and manage deployments.
  
  Operations Management:
• Provide Level 3 application support.
• Troubleshoot and resolve system issues.
  
  Continuous Improvement:
• Implement process improvements.
• Mentor and guide junior team members.
• Design, research, and develop robust software systems.
• Evaluate user requirements to build customized software solutions.
• Maintain and upgrade software while overseeing testing and validation procedures.
• Collaborate with engineers to integrate software with hardware components.
• Define technical specifications and performance benchmarks for systems.

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of UNIX platforms and database management systems such as SQL, Oracle, Sybase, and Big Data technologies.
• Hands-on experience with automation frameworks and supporting libraries.
  
• Proficient in scripting languages including Python, Shell, PowerShell, and SQL.
• Familiar with a wide range of tools and technologies like Elasticsearch, Grafana, Prometheus, Kibana, Control-M, Kafka, Confluence, Jira, GitLab, and MQ Series.
  
• Working knowledge of cloud platforms and associated services.
• Skilled in DevOps tools such as Git, Maven/Graven/NuGet, Ansible, Jenkins, and SonarQube.
• Practical experience with containerization and orchestration tools like Docker and Kubernetes.
• Expertise in database systems including Oracle and Sybase.
• Experience in designing and developing microservices architectures
• Proven track record in supporting capital markets and trading systems, especially within Market Risk and Front Office domains, with a strong understanding of financial products such as Treasury, FX, Credit, Interest Rate Derivatives, Bonds, and RSF.
• In-depth expertise in Calypso Back Office functionalities with direct involvement in customizing various Calypso modules, including:
  Custom Remote Services, Engines, Events, Filters, Reporting Framework, Scheduled Tasks, Message/Swift Messaging, Transfers, Settlement Delivery Instructions, Accounting , Pricers, Workflows, Reconciliation Functions
• Thorough understanding of Confirmations, Settlement, Position Management, and Accounting modules.
• Strong knowledge of financial instruments such as FX, Treasury products, repos, bonds, SLB, and issuances, with a comprehensive view of the full trade lifecycle.
• Experience in regulatory reporting including HRF, NORIA, and MMSR.
  

Nice to have

• Familiarity with Domain-Driven Design and development of microservices using Spring Boot.
• Exposure to capital markets applications and environment 
• Hands-on involvement in software implementation and deployment projects.

To apply, please visit www.gmprecruit.com and search for Job Reference: 
QWW7R6V6

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Gia Grace at gia.grace@gmprecruit.com 

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

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