Overview
Are you ready to make a significant impact in the world of financial technology? We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Software Engineer to join our Portfolio Optimization Team. This is your chance to be part of a forward-thinking organization that is revolutionizing financial markets by unlocking capital constraints and enabling greater access to diversified investment opportunities. If you are passionate about cutting-edge technology, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and want to work with a team of exceptional professionals, this is the role for you!
Responsibilities
As a Senior Software Engineer, you will:
- Design software solutions that align with agreed standards, architecture, and requirements.
- Develop high-quality, scalable, and secure systems.
- Collaborate closely with team leads, team members, and product managers to define and implement roadmap features.
- Contribute to and drive technological and architectural decisions.
- Work with various R&D and support teams to ensure seamless integration and functionality.
- Create high-quality, responsive UI applications adhering to web standards for accessibility and responsive design.
- Share knowledge and lead best practices in technological processes.
- Take ownership of tasks and drive them forward autonomously.
Qualifications
To excel in this role, you should have:
- A B.Sc. degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent (M.Sc. is a plus).
- At least 8 years of experience in Java server-side development, including cloud services (preferably AWS).
- Proficiency in C# and .NET.
- Proven experience in building complex, large-scale software solutions from scratch to live production.
- Expertise in technologies such as Java, Spring Boot, Spring Data, JPA, Swagger, Maven, Kafka, PostgreSQL, Jenkins, GIT, RESTful Services, and Docker.
- Strong analytical skills and a “Can-Do” mentality.
- Excellent English communication skills, both spoken and written.
- Financial industry knowledge is a plus.
- The ability to learn and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Day-to-Day
Your typical day will include:
- Collaborating with a team of talented developers to enhance our Portfolio Optimization products.
- Designing and implementing innovative software solutions.
- Engaging with product managers to align on feature roadmaps and deliverables.
- Making key technological and architectural decisions to drive the product forward.
- Developing and maintaining responsive and accessible UI applications.
- Sharing your expertise and mentoring team members to foster a culture of continuous learning.
Benefits
We value our team and offer a competitive compensation package, including:
- A target annual base salary of £112,000 (dependent on experience, qualifications, and skills).
- Annual discretionary bonus and company equity.
- Comprehensive company-sponsored benefits and perks.
- The opportunity to work in a dynamic, innovative, and collaborative environment.
- A chance to be part of a company recognized for its excellence and innovation in the fintech industry.
Why Join Us?
We are guided by a set of core values that define who we are and how we operate:
- Purpose-Driven: We lead with purpose while creating exceptional value.
- Innovative: We pursue big breakthroughs responsibly.
- Independent Thinkers: We learn from the best and are unapologetically independent.
- Future-Focused: We are obsessed with the future and fanatical about executing today.
- Resilient: We play tough, with heart.
Our team is built on three key attributes:
- Super Smart: We value quality thinking and know what excellence looks like.
- Badass: We are all in, get things done, and maintain high standards.
- Good Human: We are collaborative, open-minded, authentic, and real, always striving for self-actualization.
If you are ready to take your career to the next level and be part of a team that is shaping the future of financial markets, we want to hear from you!