Associate, Software Engineer
Associate Software Engineer at Nomura's Group Technology in Singapore, building and maintaining Python-based applications, ETL data pipelines, and automated reporting for financial data workflows. Core stack includes Python, Pandas, SQL (PostgreSQL/Oracle), React for UI, visualization libraries, Git, and unit testing in Agile/Scrum teams.
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Singapore, Singapore
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- 2+ years
- Category
- Software engineering
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, or related discipline
- Minimum 4 years' experience as a Software Engineer in the financial sector with front-end development using React or similar frameworks
- Minimum 4 years' Python scripting experience, with at least 2 years in production environments
- Strong expertise in Pandas for data transformation, cleaning, and analysis
- Working knowledge of Git and collaborative development workflows
- Experience with Matplotlib, Seaborn, or Plotly for data visualizations
- SQL proficiency in database querying and data extraction (e.g., PostgreSQL, Oracle)
- Experience with unit testing frameworks (pytest, unittest) and maintainable code documentation
- Basic exposure to AI-assisted coding tools and workflows (Claude Code)
- Experience with data extraction, cleaning, ETL pipelines, and data quality management
- Experience converting Pandas DataFrames to HTML and sending formatted email reports
- Working knowledge of Python email libraries (smtplib, email module) for automated report distribution
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to debug and optimize code
- Ability to articulate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
- Ability to identify root causes of problems and define clear vision and direction
- Ability to evaluate options, prioritize actions, and make strategic decisions
- Promote knowledge sharing and professional development to elevate team capability
- Respect DEI, foster psychological safety, and uphold Nomura's Risk Culture (Challenge, Escalate, Respect)
Full description
Nomura Overview
Nomura is a financial services group with an integrated global network. By connecting markets East & West, we service the needs of individuals, institutions,corporatesand governments through our four business divisions: Wealth Management, Investment Management, Wholesale (Global Markets and Investment Banking)and Banking.
Driven by the insights of some 28,000 people worldwide, we put our clients at the center of everything we do, delivering unparalleled access to, from and within Asia. For further information about Nomura, visit www.nomura.com
Department Overview
Nomura's Group Technology provides technology solutions to support the company's business activities. The team works closely with senior leadership, business units, and stakeholders to develop and implement effective IT strategies, providing guidance on technology selection and implementation while ensuring system reliability, security, and scalability.
The Chief Information Office (CIO) oversees enterprise-wide IT, data strategy, infrastructure modernization, and risk controls across its global business divisions (Retail, Wholesale, and Investment Management).
Role Description
As anAssociate Software Engineer, you will contribute to the development and maintenance ofPython-based applications, data pipelines, and automation toolsthat empower Nomura’s business functions. Working closely with cross-functional teams, you will:
- Buildreliable, high-performance software solutionsto process and analyze financial data.
- Enhancedata-driven decision-makingthrough clear visualizations and automated reporting.
- Upholdbest practices in code quality, documentation, and collaborationto ensure scalable and maintainable systems.
Responsibilities
Technical Development
- Develop, test, and maintainPython-based applicationsanddata processing pipelinesfor financial data workflows.
- Performdata extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL)using libraries likePandas, ensuring data integrity and quality.
- Design and implementautomated reporting systems, including:
- Conversion ofPandas DataFrames to HTMLfor email distribution.
- Integration withemail automation tools(e.g.,smtplib,emailmodule).
- Writeclean, efficient, and well-documented code, adhering to team standards and version control (Git).
- Conductunit testing(e.g.,pytest,unittest) and participate incode reviewsto maintain high-quality outputs.
Data Analysis & Visualisation
- Createinsightful data visualizations(e.g., Matplotlib, Seaborn, Plotly) to communicate trends and insights to stakeholders.