Who we are?
Surecomp® is the market-leading provider of digital trade finance solutions for corporates and financial institutions. An industry pioneer for more than thirty-five years, we enable seamless, sustainable trade by breaking down barriers and fostering collaboration. Our award-winning portfolio of cloud and on-premises solutions streamlines the trade finance lifecycle for frictionless transaction processing, enhanced risk mitigation, compliance, decision support, and growth. Underpinned by global offices and an extensive partner network, our prestigious customer footprint spans over eighty countries across the world. For more information visit surecomp.com.
Our Vision and Mission
We believe that Sustainable global trade promotes growth and improves people’s lives. The better the world trades, the better society is.
Our Mission is to enable seamless sustainable trade for everyone by removing barriers and facilitating collaboration.
About the Role
We are looking for a skilled and experienced Software Developer to join our IBSnet product team. This role is part of Surecomp’s product line for trade finance automation, used by leading banks worldwide. The position is focused on maintaining, enhancing, and supporting our core enterprise platform.
The ideal candidate is a hands-on developer with strong analytical skills, solid technical background in financial systems, and proven ability to work in a structured and process-oriented team. This role requires close collaboration with global colleagues, and offers an opportunity to be part of a stable product with ongoing development.
Location: Remote, Eastern Time Zone hours (8:30am–5:30pm ET).
Reporting to: Project Leader
Roles and Responsibilities
- Develop, test, and maintain product code using PowerBuilder and C++.
- Analyze technical requirements and deliver scalable solutions.
- Troubleshoot and resolve software issues within the IBSnet platform.
- Build automations, enhancements, and platform improvements based on internal and client feedback.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders (developers, business analysts, product owners).
- Participate in daily meetings and coordinate tasks with other team members.
- Interact occasionally with clients for technical support and implementation matters.
Knowledge and Experience
- At least 5 years of experience in software development, preferably in structured, enterprise-level environments.
- Minimum of 3 years of proven experience working with PowerBuilder (version 12.6 or later).
- Strong C++ development experience.
- Familiarity with MSSQL Server.
- Previous work with financial systems or within financial institutions.
Advantages
- Oracle SQL experience.
- Understanding of MQ Series.
- Exposure to Python or Java.
- Background in Trade Finance.
Skills
- Ability to perform in a global company, in a multi-cultural environment
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Ability to prioritize tasks effectively
- Strong work ethic, proactive, self-motivated, and results-driven
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Proficient in spoken and written English
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