Software Engineer*

Software Engineer / 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract / Compensation £100,000 - £120,000 Our client is a specialist consulting business supporting financial services clients with technology transformation, platform implementation and target operating model delivery. The business is currently supporting a buy-side investment management client with a major technology transformation programe across trading systems, data platforms and middle/back-office outsourcing. The client is implementing Charles River OMS, an EMS platform, a Databricks-based data lake and State Street Alpha Data Platform as part of its future operating model. The company is looking for a highly skilled Software Engineer to support the design, integration and optimisation of key trading and data platforms for a buy-side investment management client. This is a 12-month fixed-term contract role suited to a strong engineer with hands-on experience in asset management or investment management environments. NET, Python and SQL, alongside a good understanding of investment management workflows, trading systems, market data, order management and execution management. Contribute to the design, development and deployment of trading systems and investment management technology platforms. NET, Python and SQL. Support integration with key buy-side platforms, including Charles River OMS / EMS, Databricks and State Street Alpha Data Platform. Write, optimise and maintain SQL queries, stored procedures, database structures and data pipelines. Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues across trading, data and reporting systems. Ensure systems are stable, resilient and suitable for use in a regulated financial services environment. Follow best practice for coding, testing, deployment, documentation and stakeholder communication. Proven experience as a Software Engineer / Software Developer within asset management, investment management or another buy-side environment. Strong hands-on programming experience with both .NET and Python. Advanced SQL database experience, including queries, stored procedures, optimisation, database structures and data access. Strong understanding of investment management workflows, trading systems, market data, order management and/or execution management. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot technical issues in complex financial services environments. Strong buy-side technology background, ideally within asset management or investment management. Combines strong software engineering ability with product knowledge and trade flow understanding. NET, Python, SQL and data platforms. Understands how trading systems, OMS / EMS platforms, market data and investment workflows fit together. Strong enough technically and commercially to contribute to a high-priority investment management transformation programe.