Senior Systems Developer

Job Description

Core-Asset Consulting is working with a leading financial services organisation to recruit a Senior Systems Developer for a hybrid role in Glasgow. The position combines database administration, development, and wider systems support, with exposure to both internally developed applications and third-party platforms. You will also play a key role in improving processes, supporting users across the business, and mentoring junior team members.

Essential Skills / Experience

• Strong experience with SQL Server (DBA and T‑SQL)
• Strong experience with Oracle (DBA and PL/SQL)
• Experience with PowerShell and task automation
• Proven experience working with financial systems, ideally within investment or asset management
• Experience managing or contributing to technical projects
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Core Responsibilities

• Develop and support database‑driven systems and automation solutions
• Design, build, and optimise complex SQL queries across large datasets
• Provide DBA support including performance tuning, backups, and disaster recovery testing
• Deliver systems development projects to agreed timelines and standards
• Support and integrate third‑party systems and automation tools
• Develop and maintain data feeds and interfaces between internal and external systems
• Collaborate with stakeholders across technical and non‑technical teams
• Contribute to continuous improvement of development processes and environments
• Mentor junior developers and provide technical guidance
• Ensure data integrity, security, and adherence to best practices

Benefits

• A highly competitive salary
• Wider Benefits package

Core-Asset Consulting is an equal opportunities recruiter, and we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital/civil partner status or pregnancy.

Job reference: (16458)

To apply for this vacancy applicants must be eligible to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.