Full Job Description
Role Description
Works to build and maintain a variety of software applications, tools, or functions for the business. Responsible for both manual and automated testing. Compiles business requirements and translates them into technical specifications for development. Documents application functions and structure.
Role Objectives
• This individual will be a member of the team working on mission critical projects and provides technical expertise for the development environment, technology architecture and implementation.
• Responsible for participating in the technical design of all aspects of software solutions for the Capital Market business.
• Includes both in-house and external applications.
• Resolve Software related incidents with a tactical fix, root cause analysis, and strategic solution.
• The individual will become knowledgeable in the Domain space. Deep Knowledge of Financial products is required to solve the problems our users face.
• Works together with the business users and analysts to ensure the applications meet users' specification and requirements.
• Interact with the larger development team, share design and solutions, and contribute to the overall objectives of the development team.
• Senior Software Engineer is responsible for assisting in the technical vision and strategic planning of all aspects of software solutions for the Capital Market business.
Qualifications and Skills
• 7+ years of practical work experience involving system architecture, software application and message and data transfer and processing.
• Be well-versed in C, Git, SQL, and have an active interest in other computing technology and tools. Familiarity with C#/.net, C++ a plus
• This is a hands-on programming position, so we are seeking candidate with solid knowledge in computer science, math, and proficient coding skills.
• Familiar with the design and implementation of data/message transfer and processing. Industry protocols such as FIX and FPML are helpful.
• Capital Markets Domain knowledge such as products (OTC Swaps, Equities, Bonds), and workflows (Clearing, Reporting).
• Have excellent communication skills, good teamwork, and a strong work ethic.
• Have the maturity to solve problems directly and independently.
• Undergraduate preparation in Computer Science or similar engineering degree with successful academic achievement or equivalent professional work experience.
SMBC's employees participate in a Hybrid workforce model that provides employees with an opportunity to work from home, as well as, from an SMBC office. SMBC requires that employees live within a reasonable commuting distance of their office location. Prospective candidates will learn more about their specific hybrid work schedule during their interview process. Hybrid work may not be permitted for certain roles, including, for example, certain FINRA-registered roles for which in-office attendance for the entire workweek is required.
