Software Developer / Systems Engineer | Kuala Lumpur, MY

Software Developer / Systems Engineer

ABOUT US

We're the world's leading provider of secure financial messaging services, headquartered in Belgium. We are the way the world moves value - across borders, through cities and overseas. No other organisation can address the scale, precision, pace and trust that this demands, and we're proud to support the global economy.

We're unique too. We were established to find a better way for the global financial community to move value - a reliable, safe and secure approach that the community can trust, completely. We're always striving to be better and are constantly evolving in an ever-changing landscape, without undermining that trust. Five decades on, our vibrant community reflects the complexity and diversity of the financial ecosystem.

We innovate diligently, test exhaustively, then implement fast. In a connected and exciting era, our mission has never been more relevant. Swift now has a presence in 200+ countries and legal territories to serve a community of more than 12,000 banks and financial institutions.

Education

University degree in Computer Science or Software/Computer Engineering or equivalent.

Experience

2 to 5 years of experience in developing and maintaining applications using Java (preferable) and/or other equivalent object -oriented paradigm language(s).

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deploy high-quality software solutions using various programming languages and technologies relevant to Swift's ecosystem.
• Participate in the full software development lifecycle, including requirements gathering, architectural design, coding, testing, deployment, and operational support.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product owners, architects, and operations engineers, to deliver robust and innovative solutions.
• Perform system analysis, troubleshooting, and debugging to identify and resolve operational issues occurring in test and production systems.
• Prepare, present, test and execute changes in Production.
• Participate in change planning and risk mitigation activities.
• Suggest improvements & contribute to continuous improvements of development processes, tools, and methodologies.
• Stay up to date on DevOps tools, SRE practices, modern deployment techniques, and industry trends.
• Ensure adherence to coding standards, security best practices, and regulatory requirements.
• Document technical designs, specifications, and operational procedures.

Professional Knowledge and Expertise

Technical Skills and Knowledge

• Full-stack development experience.
• Expertise with Java and/or other equivalent object-oriented paradigm language(s) and frameworks such as Spring Boot.
• Experience with SQL and any relational databases (e.g. Oracle), preferably with some data modelling.
• Experience with HTML5, CSS3 and modern JavaScript frameworks (i.e., Angular) is a plus.
• Good hands-on experience with Windows and Linux operating systems (RedHat preferred).
• Comfortable in deep diving, contributing and improving day-to-day operational aspects of the application.
• Basic understanding of computer networking concepts and protocols (e.g. SSL/TLS, HTTP/S) and markup languages such as XML, XSD, XSLT, etc.
• Experience working with some continuous integration/delivery technologies, e.g. Git, Maven, Jenkins, etc.
• Willingness to explore and learn new technologies according to the company strategy and business need.

Soft Skills

• Strong communication skills with a mastery of spoken and written English are mandatory.
• Vocal and proactive in discussions.
• Customer-oriented and quality-driven mindset.
• Open minded and collaborative, with a willingness to embrace and enhance the squad way of working.
• Able to collaborate with colleagues and teams operating in a multinational environment across varying time-zones.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills and ability to execute complex workstreams independently with minimal supervision.
• Autonomous and adaptable - comfortable with change and technical challenges.
• Practical working experience in an Agile environment.
• Eagerness to learn and understand business needs and commitments.

Nice to Have Skills (Bonus Skills)

• Knowledge of Swift products and/or financial messaging.
• Knowledge of financial sanctions.
• Experience working with some modern platforms and related technology stack(s), e.g. Kibana, Ansible etc.

What we offer

We give you the freedom to be yourself. We are creating an environment of unique individuals - like you - with different perspectives on the financial industry and the world. A diverse and inclusive environment in which everyone's voice counts and where you can reach your full potential.

We are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation related to accessibility during your application or interview, please contact accessibility-Sysgroup@swift.com or indicate this in your application.

Please note that this mailbox is not monitored for general recruitment enquiries and should only be used for accessibility or accommodation-related requests (for example related to vision, hearing or neurodiversity).

All requests are confidential and will not affect your candidacy.

Don't meet every single requirement? At Swift, we are dedicated to building a workplace where people can bring their full selves and ideas to the team, so if you are excited about this role, we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet every single qualification.