Software Engineer (Data)

About the position

ENVIRONMENT:

A data-driven Software Engineer is sought by a dynamic Independent Asset Management Firm to help drive the development effort for its enterprise data product. You will be at the core of delivering the future of the data platform, building and sharing modern best-practice data technologies across the firm. The role is fully hands-on & will best suit a Software Engineer with prior experience working with data platforms, data pipelines and code. You must possess a BSc Honours Degree in Maths/Computing/Engineering or equivalent tertiary qualification with at least 5 years of technologies including C#, Java, Python, JavaScript and experience with, and a desire to use modern data technologies such as, but not limited to, Snowflake, Data Bricks, Azure Synapse, Data Lakes, modern data warehouses.

DUTIES:

• Design and deliver a modern data platform.
• Support the existing and new data platform working with the team of Software Engineers, Data Engineers and Data Analysts.
• Be hands-on in the code, but you can’t do it all alone, we will only succeed together.
• Build relationships within Technology and across the wider business through delivery.
• Work in a rapid proof-of-concept style, engage stakeholders and adopt a fail-fast approach.
• Collaborate with IT Heads, Engineering Leads and Product Owners to define and execute the IT strategy.

REQUIREMENTS:

Qualifications –

• BSc Honours Degree in a Mathematical, Computing or Engineering subject.

Experience/Skills –

• Minimum of 5 years actively working with programming languages such as C#, Java, Python, JavaScript, etc.
• Have experience with, and a desire to use, modern data technologies (such as, but not limited to, Snowflake, Data Bricks, Azure Synapse, Data Lakes, modern data warehouses).

Advantageous –

• Prior knowledge of Asset Management or other Financial industry.

ATTRIBUTES:

• A desire to build and work within a high-performing team.
• The ability to build and maintain meaningful relationships.
• Can ‘approach and own’ and continuously look for opportunities to develop.
• A strong belief in doing the right thing.
• Driven by results.
• Intellectual curiosity.
• High conviction and be comfortable sharing opinions.

While we would really like to respond to every application, should you not be contacted for this position within 10 working days please consider your application unsuccessful.

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Desired Skills:

• Software
• Engineer
• Data