Associate Software Engineer

Job #: req35930
Organization: World Bank
Sector: Information Technology
Grade: GF
Term Duration:  3 years 0 months
Recruitment Type: Local Recruitment
Location: Chennai,India
Required Language(s): English
Preferred Language(s):
Closing Date: 3/24/2026 (MM/DD/YYYY) at 11:59pm UTC

Description

Do you want to build a career that is truly worthwhile? Working at the World Bank Group provides a unique opportunity for you to help our clients solve their greatest development challenges. The World Bank Group is one of the largest sources of funding and knowledge for developing countries; a unique global partnership of five institutions dedicated to ending extreme poverty, increasing shared prosperity and promoting sustainable development. With 189 member countries and more than 130 offices worldwide, we work with public and private sector partners, investing in groundbreaking projects and using data, research, and technology to develop solutions to the most urgent global challenges. For more information, visit www.worldbank.org
ITS Vice Presidency Context:
The Information and Technology Solutions (ITS) Vice Presidential Unit (VPU) enables the World Bank Group to achieve its mission of ending extreme poverty and boost shared prosperity on a livable planet by delivering transformative information and technologies to its staff working in over 150+ locations. For more information on ITS, see this video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?reload=9&v=VTFGffa1Y7w
Unit Context:
The ITS Risk Management and Analytics (ITSRA) unit enables key WBG Risk functions managed by the Risk vice-presidencies and their corporate partners such as measure and monitor credit risk, market risk, operational risk, and liquidity risk to safeguard WBG institutions’ AAA rating and reputation.  The unit also engages with Treasury, WFA, and DFI to ensure proper capture, valuation, and support analytics around financial instruments and counterparties, and the risks they carry.
Duties and accountabilities: 
Role Purpose: 
The Associate Software Engineer is responsible for executing the design, development, testing, and maintenance of internal IT applications across various technologies. With limited supervision, this role evaluates user needs and designs organization-specific applications and systems that enhance internal operations. The Associate Software Engineer also collaborates closely with cross-functional teams in an agile environment to deliver value through continuous improvement and innovation.
Role Scope & Distinction: 
Experienced professional 
• Performs professional-level research and analysis in the field of specialization.

• Proposes solutions to moderately complex problems in the field of specialization.

• Seeks common ground and negotiates issues with internal and/or external clients to recommend for higher-level approval. 

• Provides knowledge-based guidance to more junior staff within the job area.

• Requires practical application of professional knowledge at a broad-based level to complete difficult assignments.
Key Responsibilities: 
Systems Development
• Develop the portfolio performance and attribution reporting

• Excellent understanding of Asset management business domain

• Develop the investment portfolio performance and attribution calculations

• Monitor end of day reporting processes and troubleshot the issues

• Coordinate with other ITS teams to fix the issues identified in a timely manner

• Develops high-quality software solutions to meet business requirements and enhance system performance

• Monitors system performance and scalability, troubleshooting issues as they arise

• Adheres to security and compliance standards throughout the software development lifecycle

• Participates in the integration of software components and supports deployment in production environments
Continuous Improvement
• Incorporate new financial products into performance calculations

• Evaluates and integrates new technologies to improve existing systems and processes

• Follows best practices in software development, including code reviews, testing, and documentation
Cross-functional Collaboration
• Supports agile ceremonies, contributing to sprint planning, retrospectives, and daily stand-ups

• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to gather and analyze product requirements, ensuring alignment with project goals

• Excellent team management and leadership qualities

Selection Criteria

Education & Experience: 
• Requires Master's degree with 5 years of experience or a Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 7 years of experience in financial domain, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Core Skills and Capabilities:
• Knowledge of Capital market products (Fixed income and derivatives), Business, Awareness 

• Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) Pipeline, Technical, Skilled 

• Programming / Coding (Python/Dremio/Power BI), Technical, Advanced 

• GitHub Copilots, Technical, Skilled 

• Cloud Computing, Technical, Advanced 

• System Design, Technical, Skilled 

• DevOps, Technical, Advanced 

• Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), Technical, Skilled 

• Front-End Development, Technical, Skilled 

• Data Modeling, Technical, Advanced 

• Web Applications Development, Technical, Skilled 

• Innovation, Technical, Skilled 

• Communicating Effectively, Business, Skilled 

• Analytical Reasoning, Business, Skilled 

• Influencing Others, Business, Skilled 

• Critical Thinking, Business, Skilled

Recommended Certifications: 
•  SAFe Agile Software Engineering (ASE)

WBG Culture Attributes:

1. Sense of urgency: Anticipate and quickly respond to the needs of internal and external stakeholders.
2. Thoughtful risk-taking: Challenge the status quo and push boundaries to achieve greater impact.
3. Empowerment and accountability: Empower yourself and others to act and hold each other accountable for results.

World Bank Group Core Competencies

The World Bank Group offers comprehensive benefits, including a retirement plan; medical, life and disability insurance; and paid leave, including parental leave, as well as reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity and inclusive employer with a dedicated and committed workforce, and do not discriminate based on gender, gender identity, religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability.

Learn more about working at the World Bank and IFC including our values and inspiring stories.

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