Software Engineer - Fixed Income

About ASX

ASX powers Australia's financial markets as a reputable and trusted market operator and data hub. Joining ASX means being part of an organization dedicated to driving a robust economic future through a fair and dynamic marketplace. Our team consists of diverse professionals operating critical market infrastructure, where technology roles make up a third of our workforce. We take pride in fostering an inclusive culture that celebrates diversity, supports employee-led networks promoting equality and wellbeing, and commits to enabling everyone to thrive.

Role Overview

This position involves development and maintenance of the Austraclear software within the S&P Tech Engineering team. It falls under the Technology job family in the Engineering capability stream. Responsibilities span the entire software lifecycle including design, coding, delivery, and Level 3 application support of Austraclear, a systemically important financial market infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement software solutions derived from business needs and technical specifications, including detailed analysis, technical design, complex coding, unit testing, and creation of release artifacts.
• Implement enhancements and repairs for Austraclear applications and improve functionality flagged by security assessments to meet enterprise standards.
• Maintain codebase health through thorough code and process reviews and keep technical documentation up-to-date.
• Drive continuous modernization efforts by incrementally improving the software.
• Create operational and system support tools along with documentation to support effective application maintenance.
• Provide third-line support including complex incident investigation and root cause analysis during and after hours.
• Collaborate closely with first and second line support teams and vendors to resolve production issues and minimize incidents.
• Deliver software analyses to inform business decisions.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum 10 years of experience as a full stack .Net software/application engineer in an enterprise environment.
• At least 4 years writing SQL queries and PL/SQL stored procedures on Oracle or 5+ years with equivalent RDBMS.
• Demonstrated experience integrating .Net systems with ForgeRock IAM and Apache Kafka.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities in software contexts.
• Experience with Syncfusion or similar third-party .Net user controls and Active Reports.
• Working knowledge of SWIFT messaging protocols, specifically ISO15022 and ISO20022.
• Proven ability to collaborate with multiple teams to achieve objectives.
• Experience providing advanced Level 3 software support within broader incident management teams.
• Flexible to changing priorities and able to switch tasks across concurrent workloads.
• Proficient with Git and GitLab source control systems.
• Familiarity with Microsoft operating systems in relation to cybersecurity, group policies, elevated privileges, and use of M365 tools.
• Understanding and experience working with V-model or hybrid agile development methodologies.
• Knowledge in using Atlassian tools such as Jira, Confluence, and Stash.
• Experience with DevOps practices and continuous integration tools including GitLab, Nexus, and SonarQube.
• Experience deploying applications with Wix and developing .Net applications hosted on AWS.
• Background in financial industry domains such as Clearing House, Stock Exchange, or Investment Banking.
• Familiarity with Microsoft C++ programming.
• Good understanding of cloud technologies including Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), and Software as a Service (SaaS).
• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent technical qualification (BSc or MSc).

Additional Information

ASX embraces flexible working arrangements and supports hybrid work options, encouraging applications for part-time or other flexible schedules even when roles are advertised full-time. Successful candidates will undergo background screening including reference and police checks as part of onboarding. Candidates must have permanent work authorization to work in Australia without restrictions. We assess applicants primarily on skills, experience, and alignment with our core values. We welcome candidates to disclose any required accommodations during application or interview phases to ensure equal opportunity.