Senior Developer

Senior Lead Software Developer/Engineer

Key responsibilities

Contributes to and develops high-quality software design and architecture. Identifies, prioritises and executes tasks in the SDLC Develops tools and applications by producing clean & efficient code. Automates tasks through appropriate tools and Scripting eg test cases, build, deployment etc Ensures high quality product through validation and verification testing of functional and non-functional requirements. Work with vendors to develop the best possible Index solutions utilising their products.

Technical/job functional knowledge

• Significant experience in software development methodologies, Agile based delivery and Greenfield development
• Confident in technical discussions at all levels to ensure that high level architecture is correct and design principles are consistently adhered in implementation
• Significant knowledge of multiple programming languages and third-party software products. Expert in Java and one other eg Python, SQL (Sybase/SQL Server) etc.
• Experience of pattern lead development including Microservices.
• Experience in CI/CD pipeline and tools like Jenkins, Sonarqube, Artifactory, Nexus, Maven & GIT.
• Deep understanding and proven experience in software architecture - design and principles, modularity, principles to micro service architecture
• Proven experience in test driven development - unit, component, integration and automation to support modern DevOps principles
• Deep understanding of Object Orientated programming and design patterns and their application
• Keen interest in technology
• Experience in AWS or Azure preferred
  
  

Business/Sector expertise

• Experience in financial services with a good understanding of Index services is required. Knowledge of portfolio management and related market data is advantageous.
  
  

Leadership & management experience

• Experience in professional people management/technical thought leadership
• Experience in supervising third party delivery team would be preferred.

Personal skills & capabilities

• Strong team and stakeholder management, problem solver, a self-sufficient individual with an ability to be constructively address issues
• Track record for developing and retaining high performing teams

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