AVP/VP, Software Engineer, Technology Group

Our client is a leading global investment institution focused on managing and growing financial assets through a disciplined, long-term investment approach. With a presence across more than 40 countries, it maintains a diversified portfolio spanning public equities, fixed income, private equity, real estate, and alternative investments. Our client focuses on preserving long-term value, maintaining purchasing power across global markets, and generating sustainable returns through prudent risk management and strategic asset allocation.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate and Innovate: Partner with portfolio managers, business managers, and product owners to tackle complex challenges and transform them into purposeful software solutions that drive our success
• Design and Develop: Craft advanced algorithms and applications that significantly improve operational efficiency, enhance decision-making, and propel strategic initiatives forward
• Leverage Emerging Technologies: Harness the power of machine learning and artificial intelligence to create innovative solutions that give us a competitive edge in the industry
• Champion Excellence: Lead peer code reviews and share your technical expertise to cultivate a culture of continuous improvement and excellence
• Ensure Quality: Execute rigorous System Integration Tests and work closely with business users on User Acceptance Tests to guarantee top-tier deliverables
• Document and Guide: Develop comprehensive documentation and user guides to ensure seamless adoption and utilisation of new systems
• Stay Ahead: Continuously explore and integrate emerging technologies to keep our solutions at the forefront of innovation 

Requirements:

• At least 5 years of relevant experience in software development, and hands-on experience in solution designing, software testing, and production support
• Proficiency in Agile software development methodologies and practices such as Scrum, Kanban, or Test-Driven Development
• Hands-on technical skills and good competency in Java and related frameworks such as Spring or Hibernate
• Strong experience with Java / C# Dot Net / Typescript / Python
• Preferred experience in relevant domains, including but not limited to the financial sector, such as SaaS integrations, enabling a deep understanding of industry-specific challenges and solutions
• Familiarity with cloud platforms like AWS or Azure and containerisation technologies like Docker and Kubernetes
• Strong team player who is keen to learn, independent, and possesses strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Passionate about understanding business requirements and using technology to transform or improve current state
• Familiar with and interested in learning about current and emerging technology landscapes
• Bachelor’s or equivalent degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) related discipline is advantageous
• Ability to adapt to a dynamic environment and demonstrate strong prioritisation skills
• Experience leading engineering teams and/or mentoring junior software engineers is advantageous, especially for VP candidates