Software Engineer

Job Summary:

SGX is seeking 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 3 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