New Job Opening: Senior Software Engineer in London

Job Description

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!