VP, Software Engineer (Total Portfolio), 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 (Total Portfolio)?

• Partner with Risk & Performance Management Department to provide best-in-class technology and data solutions
• Plan and manage the technical tasks and schedules to ensure delivery throughout the product lifecycle
• Build, maintain and refine scalable, high quality and performant code base
• Ensure secure coding and existing software development lifecycle guidelines and standards are met
• Conduct peer code reviews and provide technical mentorship to the team

What makes you a successful candidate?

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or equivalent experience
• At least 8 years of relevant experience in software development, with at least 2 years of experience in leading high performing software development teams
• Proficient in building cloud-native, event driven microservices
• Hands-on technical skills and good competency in the following:
  • JavaScript and React. Building scalable and modular web applications using module federations technique
  • Server-side programming / building scalable web apps in Python
  • Database technologies such as Microsoft SQL, Oracle, PostgreSQL, and MongoDB
  • Container orchestration technologies such as Docker, Kubernetes
• Prior experience working in the financial services industry is beneficial
• Experience with Agile methodologies and TDD methodologies is advantageous
• Familiarity with AWS cloud services 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
GIC is an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
Please email grphrodtaops@gic.com.sg at any point of the application or interview process if adjustments need to be made due to a disability.

Learn more about our Technology Group here: 
https://gic.careers/group/technology-group/