Associate II Software Engineer

About the Role:
The team: Our Engineering team develops and maintains modern, cloud-based applications and AI-powered solutions that support global business operations. Team members collaborate across Product, Architecture, QA, and DevOps functions to build reliable, secure, and scalable solutions. The team embraces agile delivery practices and encourages continuous learning, innovation, and professional growth.

Responsibilities and impact:
We are looking for a passionate and motivated Software Engineer to join our engineering team. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and delivering high-quality product features aligned with the product roadmap. You will collaborate closely with senior engineers, architects, and subject matter experts to design and implement scalable solutions that adhere to established engineering standards and reference architectures. This is an excellent opportunity to work on modern distributed systems, cloud-native technologies, AI-driven development practices, and event-driven architectures while gaining exposure to the asset management and post-trade domain.
Key Responsibilities

Product Development & Engineering Excellence: Develop, test, and deliver high-quality, scalable features while contributing to technical design, conducting code reviews, adhering to engineering best practices, and minimizing technical debt through clean coding.
Agile Delivery & Collaboration: Maintain high Agile delivery standards, including effort estimation, sprint planning, and regular status updates, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to effectively translate requirements into business value.
AI Integration & Development Tools: Integrate AI/ML capabilities—such as LLM-based workflows, intelligent automation, and AI-assisted decision-making—into products and utilize AI-powered tools to accelerate development speed and code quality.
System Architecture & Automation: Operate within distributed, service-oriented architectures while actively supporting CI/CD initiatives and infrastructure automation, with a specific focus on AI-augmented testing and deployment strategies.
Domain Expertise & Talent Acquisition: Continuously build specialized domain knowledge in asset management and post-trade processing, while contributing to organizational growth through technical interviews and hiring support.

What we’re looking for:
Required Skills & Qualifications

Core Development Expertise: Requires a Bachelor’s degree in CS/Engineering and 3–5 years of hands-on development experience. Must demonstrate core proficiency in Java/Spring Boot, React for front-end development, and SQL for database management, alongside specialized expertise in RESTful API design, AVRO/gRPC, and event-driven architectures using Kafka.
Infrastructure & Agile Environment: Demands practical experience in Agile development processes and managing CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps) within major cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
Modern Productivity & Soft Skills: Necessitates proficiency in AI-assisted development tools and prompt engineering for productivity, alongside strong analytical, troubleshooting, problem-solving, and collaboration capabilities.

Preferred Skills

Modern Engineering & Systems: Proficiency in modern Java (Streams, Lambda Expressions, Functional Programming) combined with experience building high-volume, distributed systems, utilizing containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and applying stream processing technologies like Apache Spark or Apache Flink.
AI Integration & Advanced Tech: Advanced capability in integrating AI APIs and LLM services (e.g., OpenAI, Azure OpenAI, LangChain) using RAG patterns, vector databases, and AI agent frameworks, alongside an understanding of Web 3.0 concepts and Distributed Ledger Technologies.
Domain Expertise: Specialized domain exposure to Asset Management, Post-Trade Processing, or Reference Data platforms, facilitating the application of technical solutions within these complex financial environments.

The location: Gurgaon,India

Our Benefits: Global vision, local impact
At OSTTRA, our benefits philosophy offers a market-competitive package that reflects our position as an industry leader. We want to ensure you feel valued, secure, and empowered wherever you are in the world. Our approach is built on three core pillars:

Global foundations: We provide a baseline of excellence across all our offices, focusing on comprehensive Health & Wellness, Financial Security, and Work-Life Balance. No matter your location, you are part of a culture that prioritizes your holistic well-being.
Locally tailored: We benchmark in each market to ensure our packages are genuinely competitive where you live and work.
Flexibility and growth: We empower you to work in a way that suits your life. This includes a hybrid working model, generous leave policies, and a commitment to your continuous professional development.

The Trust employee ownership plan
Every employee at OSTTRA is an owner, and a member of The Trust, our employee ownership programme. Our distinct culture encourages colleagues to think and act like owners and raise the bar constantly. This plan reflects our belief that when we work together to build a stronger, more valuable organisation, then all colleagues should benefit from the value we create.

About OSTTRA
We build and operate the infrastructure that the world’s post-trade financial system runs on. Launched in 2021, we have unified more than 20 years of heritage and expertise from four industry leaders into a single, integrated business.
Today,we operate a trusted network that connects thousands of market participants to streamline end-to-end workflows, from trade capture through portfolio optimisation.We translate industry change into workable process, engineering an open, intelligent ecosystem that removes friction and reduces risk for the global markets. Our distinct ownership culture is underpinned by four behaviours: boldness, curiosity, accountability, and collaboration. In 2025 we were acquired by KKR, one of the world’s most successful private equity firms, and are on a journey of growth and impact.
Joining our team now is a unique opportunity - you will help to shape the next generation of post-trade, transform shared infrastructure into shared benefit, and accelerate your own career. Learn more at www.osttra.com.
Equal opportunity employer statement at OSTTRA
We are committed to fostering a connected and engaged workplace where all colleagues have access to opportunities based on their skills, experience, and contributions. Our hiring practices emphasise fairness, transparency, and merit, ensuring that we attract and retain the best talent. By valuing different perspectives and promoting a culture of respect and collaboration, we drive and operate the infrastructure that the world’s post-trade financial system runs on.