Responsibilities

We are looking for a V.I.E. to join the Information Technology Department (GBTO). The department has a worldwide responsibility for supplying Global Banking and Investor Solutions (GBIS) Divisions with the IT resources necessary for them to operate under competitive conditions in terms of technological standards, service quality and cost. GBTO is composed of diverse and talented professionals who translate ideas into action every day by combining the strength of its expertise in IT with a deep understanding of the investment banking business and regulations. It has a threefold responsibility as follows:

1. Deliver innovative IT Solutions that enable GBIS to achieve its business objectives
2. Maintain a highly resilient, flexible, cost effective and well controlled production service for our business applications, systems and infrastructure
3. Facilitate entry into new markets, compliance with regulatory needs, growth in business volumes and add operational efficiency improvements in our overall front to back processing environment

GBTO achieves this while promoting a collaborative, innovative, and fun environment for its IT professionals.

The V.I.E. will work for the GBTO TTP MRK which is an IT Team working for the Front Office. It is a proximity development team that works hand in hand with equity derivative trading desks and operational teams, to develop new tools that suit their needs, and bring reactivity to face any production issues on existing tools. Our mission is to transform legacy systems to server base applications, with strong, sustainable and easy-to-maintain architecture. Throughout the mission the V.I.E. will :

• Be exposing and consuming API's such as RESTFul APIs (C# and/or Java)
• Support & gain service oriented application architecture knowledge
• Apply knowledge on Databases (MSSQL, POSTGRESQL)
• Be using of standard tools for source version control systems (Git), unit testing, continuous integration

Due to the VIE eligibility criteria a questionnaire will be provided. Please make sure to answer all the questions for an efficient analysis of your application.

Profile required

PLEASE NOTE that since this program is primarily an international development program, candidates cannot apply to a VIE assignment in their own country of citizenship.

To facilitate the examination of your application by our English-speaking managers, we thank you for applying in English.

Studies & experience

• Graduate with a Master degree from Business/Engineering School or University with a specialization in Computer Science
• A previous experience as a software developer would be appreciated

Language skills:

• Fluent in English and in French (B2-C1)

Technical, operational & Soft skills:

• Knowledge of object oriented programming in C# and/or Java, SQL (NoSql is a plus)
• Good command of VBA and/or Python would be appreciated
• Knowledge version control systems and continuous delivery tools would be an advantage
• Experience in web programming, preferably Angular/React/REST APIs would be a plus
• Exposure to unit testing and agile development would be a plus
• Experience in version control systems and continuous delivery tools would be appreciated
• Knowledge of financial products is a plus
• Autonomy and Rigor
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Team player

The VIE assignment in a nutshell

This VIE in New York is to begin as soon as possible but you need to plan 3 months between your application date and the beginning of your VIE assignment. It will last 18 months. The VIE is a specific contract, under Business France's eligibility criteria, opened to candidates under 28 and from the member states of the European Economic Space. For further information (including your financial indemnities), please see Mon VIE-VIA Business France.

Why join us

As soon as you arrive, you will be integrated into our teams and will learn every day alongside our experts, who will support you in your tasks. Gradually, you will become more independent in your projects, making this experience a real career accelerator. You will also discover all the diversity of our businesses, in a sector that is constantly evolving and innovating.

At the end of your VIE, various opportunities could be offered to you, in France and abroad.

Business insight

At Societe Generale, we are convinced that people are drivers of change, and that the world of tomorrow will be shaped by all their initiatives, from the smallest to the most ambitious.

Whether you're joining us for a period of months, years or your entire career, together we can have a positive impact on the future. Creating, daring, innovating and taking action are part of our DNA.

If you too want to be directly involved, grow in a stimulating and caring environment, feel useful on a daily basis and develop or strengthen your expertise, you will feel right at home with us!

Still hesitating?

You should know that our employees can dedicate several days per year to solidarity actions during their working hours, including sponsoring people struggling with their orientation or professional integration, participating in the financial education of young apprentices, and sharing their skills with charities. There are many ways to get involved.

Diversity and Inclusion

Societe Generale is an equal opportunity employer, and we are proud to make diversity a strength for our company. We are committed to recognizing and promoting the talents and achievements of our employees and staff, regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, gender, sexual orientation, and any other characteristic or status protected under applicable law.