AVP, Software Developer, Technology Group (1 Year Contract)

Location: Singapore

Job Function: Technology Group 

Job Type: Contract

Req ID: 16492 

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. 

Enterprise and Data Technology
Enterprise & Data Technology builds and advances the technology that underpins our enterprise and data capabilities. It brings together our core technology and data experts to design and deliver platforms for integration, analytics, and innovation. By combining these strengths into one coordinated group, we create seamless solutions that connect systems, improve data accessibility, and leverage AI at the platform level to enable smarter decision-making. Through modern, scalable, and secure technology, the team empowers the organisation with tools that drive insight, collaboration, and operational excellence.

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 Developer (1 year contract)?

• Partner with Investment Services Private and Public Markets Department to provide best-in-class technology and data solutions.


• Identify challenges, opportunities, and gaps in the business processes and helps build technology strategy and roadmap to address them


• Plan and manage the technical tasks and schedules to ensure delivery throughout the product lifecycle


• Help define and shape the technology strategy, target architecture and technology roadmap


• Be responsible for designing and delivering advanced solutions that incorporate a diverse range of technologies. You will use a combination of agile and planned approaches to provide innovative solutions that meet the specific needs of the private markets business


• Actively keep up to date with new technologies and promote the adoption of new initiatives


• Ensure security compliance by design and timely patching and upgrades

What makes you a successful candidate?

• Minimum of 8 years professional experience in implementing large scale distributed applications


• Experience in leading and inspiring cross-functional software development teams


• Strong knowledge of DevOps Platform tooling and secure coding practices


• Hands-on experience designing distributed systems and Cloud native applications


• In-depth understanding of coding languages such as C#, Java


• Would be beneficial to have a strong understanding with practical experience in the following areas:


• One or more public cloud offerings (AWS, Azure, GCP, etc.), messaging infrastructure (Kafka, RabbitMQ), databases, etc.


• Cloud native architecture styles (domain-driven design, microservices, serverless)


• Infrastructure as Code (Container Orchestration, Observability, CI/CD)


• Modern API platform design (REST, gRPC, etc.)


• Have an understanding of the Financial Services sector


• Understanding of open-source and AI/ML platforms and tools for feasibility of usage and integration from an infrastructure perspective is advantageous


• Bachelor’s or equivalent degree in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) related discipline is advantageous


• Experience with Agile software development methodologies and practices such as Scrum, Kanban or Test-Driven Development

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 [email protected] 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/