AVP/VP, Software Engineeer (Python Developer), Front Office, Technology Group

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. As a leading global long-term investor, we Work at the Point of Impact for Singapore’s financial future, and the communities we invest in worldwide.

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. We deliver secure, reliable, and integrated solutions, and provide insights on new, and emerging technologies.

Business Partner & Solutions

You will help to explore new, and existing technology to support our strategic, and operational business needs across our Public Markets, Private Markets, Total Portfolio Risk, Corporate Services, and Enterprise Solutions.

What impact can you make in this role?

You will be empowered to be at the top of your game by providing strategic partnership, and innovative technology solutions that supports GIC’s vision of being a tech-driven, global, long-term investment firm.

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

• Be part of GIC’s AI/ML development team that develops, tests, and maintains high-quality Python applications for AI-driven solutions.
• Engage with business users to understand and analyze requirements, and to design scalable and maintainable systems.
• Actively contribute to Agile Scrum continuous delivery practices, including peer code reviews and providing technical mentorship within the team.
• Identify challenges and opportunities in business processes. Work closely with product managers to plan, design, develop, and implement business capabilities using Agile methodologies
• Implement technology best practices and coding standards across the team to ensure high-quality deliverables
• Actively stay up to date with new technologies and be able to provide technical expertise and sound advice to business stakeholders
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gain a comprehensive understanding of the technologies and tools used by the business.
• Coordinate with support teams to assist business users in issue resolution.

What makes you a successful candidate?

• Bachelor’s or equivalent degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) related discipline.
• Over 5 years of relevant experience in software development, including solution design, software testing, and production support.
• Proficiency in Python, including hands-on experience with web frameworks, standard libraries, and testing frameworks such as pytest, unittest, or nose.
• Hands-on experience with Agile software development methodologies and practices (e.g., Scrum, Kanban, Test-Driven Development).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills; a collaborative team player who is eager to learn and able to work independently.
• Passion for understanding business requirements and leveraging technology to drive transformation and improvement.
• Proficiency with Git, CI/CD tools, with familiarity in cloud platforms (e.g., AWS).
• Experience in developing AI/ML applications and knowledge of the end-to-end AI/ML development lifecycle is advantageous.
• Prior experience in the financial services or financial markets sector, particularly in the development, business and system analysis, and/or implementation of front office trading applications and solutions, is advantageous.

Work at the Point of Impact
We need to be forward-looking to attract the right people to help us become the Leading Global Long-term Investor. Join our ambitious, agile, and diverse teams - be empowered to push boundaries and pursue innovative ideas, share your views, and be heard. Be anchored on our PRIME Values: Prudence, Respect, Integrity, Merit and Excellence, which guides us in how we make our day-to-day decisions. We strive to inspire. To make an impact.
 
Flexibility at GIC
At GIC, our offices are vibrant hubs for ideation, professional growth, and interpersonal connection.  At the same time, we believe that flexibility allows us to do our best work and be our best selves.  Thus, our teams come into the office four days per week to harness the benefits of in-person collaboration but have the flexibility to choose which days they work from home and adjust this arrangement as situational needs arise.
 
We are an equal opportunity employer
As an employer, we passionately believe every individual brings with them unique diversity of thought and perspectives to meaningfully enrich perspectives of GIC teams to drive competitive performance. An inclusive environment yields exceptional contribution.
 
Compensation
Our compensation philosophy reflects several principles. We strive to provide a competitive compensation package to attract and retain talent globally. We pay for performance, and reward sustainable results.
 
Total pay for this position comprises base pay and bonus. The anticipated base salary range for this role is between $115,000 and $195,000.  Bonuses, which may form a meaningful proportion of the total pay package, are determined based on company and individual performance.
 
Learn more about our Technology Group Department here: https://gic.careers/departments/technology-group/