Senior Software Engineer

SINGAPORE EXCHANGE LIMITEDD01 Cecil, Marina, People’s Park, Raffles Place, SG

12 days ago

Job description

Roles & Responsibilities

Job Summary

SGX is seeking experienced Senior Software Engineers to join our core engineering team responsible for the design and delivery of a high-performance, secure, and scalable OTC derivatives platform. This role offers significant ownership, technical autonomy, and the opportunity to shape engineering practices across the organization. Applicants should be comfortable with accepting a 24-month direct contract or permanent role.

Job Responsibilities

Design and implement distributed systems and robust APIs using Java
Integrate and optimize messaging systems (e.g. Kafka), orchestration tools (e.g. Kubernetes), and high-performance communication protocols (e.g. Aeron, gRPC, Protobuf)
Lead the full software development lifecycle, including architecture, implementation, deployment, and monitoring
Develop comprehensive test coverage across unit, integration, and end-to-end layers
Define and maintain efficient CI / CD pipelines and scalable engineering workflows
Drive continuous improvement in engineering processes through automation and best practices
Collaborate cross-functionally with product, operations, and business teams to address complex challenges
Leverage AI tools to enhance development productivity and software quality

Job Requirements

We are looking for individuals who demonstrate a strong engineering mindset, technical depth, and a commitment to excellence. Ideal candidates will possess :

At least 8 years of software engineering experience

Proficiency in Java and backend system architecture

Experience in designing distributed systems, APIs, and inter-service messaging

Familiarity with containerization, infrastructure orchestration, and performance-sensitive protocols

Knowledge of the FIX protocol is advantageous

Strong focus on code quality, testing, and observability

Hands-on experience with CI / CD and automation tools

A proactive, process-oriented approach to software development

Ability to navigate complex systems within regulated environments

Interest in applying AI tools to improve engineering outcomes

Front-end development experience is a plus

Tell employers what skills you have

Microsoft

Ability To Work Independently

Automation Tools

Problem Solving

FIX

Front-end Development

Applications Software Development

Containerization

APIs

Java

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