AVP/VP, KDB Software Engineer (Front Office), Technology Group

AVP/VP, KDB Software Engineer (Front Office), Technology Group

Location: Singapore, SG

Job Function: Technology Group

Job Type: Permanent

GIC is one of the world’s largest sovereign wealth funds. With over 2,000 employees across 11 locations around the world, we invest in more than 40 countries globally across asset classes and businesses. Working at GIC gives you exposure to an extraordinary network of the world’s industry leaders.

Technology Group
We experiment, design, and lead a 24×7 global business where we support core capabilities in asset management, trading, investment operations, and risk management.

What impact can you make in this role?
You will be empowered to provide strategic partnership and innovative technology solutions that support GIC’s vision of being a tech-driven, global, long-term investment firm.

What will you do as a Software Engineer (Front Office)?

• Collaborate with Front Office: Build strong relationships and foster collaboration.
• Develop and Support Technology Solutions: Develop, enhance, and support GIC’s comprehensive Front Office Technology and Data solutions across Public and Private Markets in one of the following functions:
  • Portfolio Analytics and Portfolio Management
  • Deal and Order Management
  • Trading, Trading Automation, and Analytics
  • Securities Financing and Treasury
  • Quant Engineering and Data Management
• Business Process Improvement: Identify challenges and opportunities in business processes and work closely with product managers to implement business capabilities using Agile methodologies.
• Technology Best Practices: Implement technology best practices and coding standards across the team.
• Technical Expertise: Stay up-to-date with new technologies and provide technical expertise to business stakeholders.

What makes you a successful candidate?

• Bachelor’s or equivalent degree in a STEM-related discipline.
• 5 to 10 years of relevant experience in software development, with at least 2 years in high-performing software development teams.
• 2 years of experience in Unix-based environments.
• 2 years of experience in kdb+ or equivalent.
• In-depth understanding and hands-on technical skills in at least one of the following: C#, Java, and/or Python.
• Database technologies such as Microsoft SQL, Oracle, and PostgreSQL.
• Container orchestration technologies such as Docker, Kubernetes.
• Experience with AWS architecture is preferred.
• Experience with Agile and TDD methodologies is advantageous.
• Knowledge in Execution Services, Transaction Cost Analysis, and Market Data in at least one of the following products: Equity / Futures and Options / FX / Bonds / Derivatives.
• Hands-on experience in developing technology solutions and software testing.
• Experience in FIX messaging is a plus.

Flexibility at GIC
At GIC, our teams come into the office four days per week to harness the benefits of in-person collaboration while having the flexibility to work from home as needed.

We are an equal opportunity employer
GIC values diversity and does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.