AVP/VP, Software Developer (Private Equity & Infrastructure), Investment Insights 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.

Investment Insights Group
We use advanced quantitative techniques and cutting-edge technological tools to generate insights that drive outstanding investment outcomes for GIC.  

Digital Products
You will be part of a team of alpha technologists developing platforms for investment teams and quantitative researchers, allowing GIC to harness our differentiated quantitative methods at scale.

What impact can you make in this role?
You will be part of a team that uses advanced quantitative methods, alternative data, and technology to generate superior investment performance.

What will you do as a Software Developer (Private Equity & Infrastructure)?

• Be part of a Scrum team that engages business users (investment professionals), business managers and product owners to:
• Conduct analysis on business requirements 
• Develop solutions to enhance business capabilities
• Conduct peer code reviews, and provide technical mentorship/sharing to the team
• Conduct System Integration Tests, coordinate with business users on User Acceptance Tests
• Publish documentation and guides for the use of new or enhanced systems

What makes you a successful candidate?

• Bachelor’s or equivalent degree in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) related discipline.
• With 7 to 10 years of relevant experience in software development, and hands on experience in solution designing, software testing and production support. 
• Experience with Agile methodologies and frameworks such as Scrum, Kanban and DevOps.
• Hands-on technical skills and good competency in 2 or more of the following:
  • React.js and other JavaScript framework/libraries, 
  • C# (.Net Core), Python, or Java
  • Database technologies such as Microsoft SQL, PostgreSQL and Neo4J
• Experience with cloud technology, architecture, patterns and tools, including some of the following: Microservices, Event Driven Architectures, Containers, Kubernetes, Declarative APIs and Security.
• Passionate in understanding business requirements and using technology to transform or improve current state.
• Familiar with and interested to learn about current and emerging technology landscapes.
• Good team player who is keen to learn, independent, and with strong analytical, problem solving, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Comfortable operating under uncertainty with the flexibility to adapt approach when necessary
• Ability to coach and mentor peers through both technical knowledge and ability to inspire 

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. 

GIC is a Great Place to Work 
At GIC, we believe sustainable high performance is driven by high expectations and a commitment to excellence, as well as empowerment and flexibility.  As such, we currently operate under a hybrid model in which most employees spend 3-4 days in office and 1-2 days working from home each week. This balance allows us to preserve the ‘office as a hub’ for ideation, professional growth, and interpersonal connection, while giving our employees the flexibility to do their best work and be their best selves.

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.

Learn more about our Investment Insights Group Department here: 
https://gic.careers/group/investment-insights-group/