Lead Software Engineer

WHAT MAKES US, US

We are excited to announce an opening in the Product Division (PD) at Simcorp A/S. This role is an incredible opportunity to work with our core technologies used in the Investment Analytics SaaS platform that we are actively developing.

Join us as we launch our new Investment Performance Analytics SaaS platform. This exciting phase focuses on expanding the capacity of our product area, reflecting our commitment to innovation and continuous improvement.

WHAT YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR

In this position, you will be involved with:

• Disciplines: High-performance computing, distributed systems, data parallelism, concurrency, caching, cloud computing, data-intensive applications, Infrastructure as Code, and more.
• Technologies: C#, .NET, Kubernetes, Redis, RabbitMQ, REST APIs, Azure DevOps, Azure Cloud, among others.

Your responsibilities:

• Developing and maintaining trunk-based repositories and building continuous-deployment pipelines in Azure DevOps.
• Managing the infrastructure and component architecture of the Investment Analytics SaaS platform, integrating Microsoft Azure native services with docker containers on AKS.
• Selecting technology for compute, storage, and networking, ensuring optimal alignment with both functional and non-functional requirements such as system performance, Azure cost, maintenance cost, security, and reliability.
• Ensuring the Investment Analytics platform consistently delivers tangible business value to end-users.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• You embody a DevOps mindset – we build it, we run it.
• You possess a solid understanding of the non-functional technical requirements essential for a SaaS offering, including the importance of automatic testing in continuous deployment.
• Your skills include strong analytical capabilities, exceptional communication, and a knack for execution.
• You excel at tackling complex problems with a structured approach, breaking them down into experiments, insights, conclusions, and actionable implementations.
• You are enthusiastic about creating technology-driven solutions that provide real business value to end-users.
• An open-minded mentality and the ability to connect with people are key.
• You have a Master’s degree or higher within Computer Sciences, Engineering, Finance, Physics, Mathematics, Economics or similar experience
• Prior experience as a software engineer in FinTech is advantageous but not mandatory.

WHAT IS LIKE TO WORK HERE

SimCorp plans work in an agile manner, using 4 planning intervals (PI’s) per year, each consisting of 5 sprints of 2 weeks each, followed by a 3-week Innovation and Planning sprint, which can be used for mastering skills in various areas, or more freely investigating ideas with prototypes. It is important that our people learn and grow constantly, and SimCorp invests a lot to foster the continuous learning environment to support people on their journeys.

BENEFITS

Competitive salary, bonus scheme, and pension are essential for any work agreement. However, in SimCorp, we believe we can offer more. Therefore, in addition to the traditional benefit scheme, we provide an excellent work & life balance: flexible work hours, a hybrid workplace model. On top of that, we have IP sprints where you have 3 weeks per quarter you can spend on mastering your skills as well as contributing to the company development. There is never just only one route - we practice an individual approach to professional development to support the direction you want to take.

NEXT STEPS

Please send us your application in English via our career site as soon as possible. We process incoming applications continuously. Please note that only applications submitted through our system will be considered.

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WHO WE ARE

For over 50 years, we have worked closely with investment and asset managers to become the world’s leading provider of integrated investment management solutions. We are 2,500+ colleagues with a broad range of nationalities, educations, professional experiences, ages, and backgrounds in general. SimCorp is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a culture where diverse perspectives and expertise are integrated in our everyday work. We believe in the continual growth and development of our employees, so that we can provide best-in-class solutions to our clients. While striving to deliver client value, we believe it is vital to consider our people and our planet in every business decision we make. Acting responsibly is not optional. It is essential.

Finally, we also have a well-stocked in-building bar, that serves as an excellent place to meet new people, should one be so tempted.

About Us

SimCorp is a provider of industry-leading integrated investment management solutions for the global buy side. Founded in 1971, with more than 3,000 employees across five continents, SimCorp is a truly global technology leader that empowers more than half of the world’s top 100 financial companies through its integrated platform, services, and partner ecosystem. SimCorp is a subsidiary of Deutsche Börse Group. As of 2024, SimCorp includes Axioma, the leading provider of risk and management and portfolio optimization solutions for the global buy side.