Software Engineer - C# / .Net
London, LND, GB, EC2M 2AT
SMBC: A trusted partner for the long term
Here at SMBC Group, we want to help you find the next step in your career so read on to discover if this opportunity is the one for you. We like to recognise potential in our people, so we welcome your application even when your experience doesn’t perfectly align with the job description. Whilst we’ll always strive to be better, we’re proud of our inclusive culture, and encourage our applicants and colleagues to be their authentic, unique selves.
Who we are
United by a sense of purpose towards our customers – to be a trusted partner for the long-term – and our universal banking platform in EMEA, SMBC Group has an international growth agenda and award-winning products, meaning we provide exciting opportunities to work on a diverse range of projects and initiatives. We deliver a full suite of corporate finance products and solutions to our customers as well as investment banking and advisory services, and a range of innovative solutions in global capital markets. Read on to find out how you could enhance your skills and gain valuable experience, by joining us to support our clients transition to a sustainable future.
Role Summary
Works to build and maintain a variety of software applications, tools, or functions for the business. Compiles business requirements and translates them into technical specifications for development. Documents application functions and update code repository. Supports QA testing and implement fixes for exceptions.
Role Objectives
- This individual will be a member of the team working on mission critical projects and provides the technical expertise for development environment, technology architecture and implementation.
- Software Engineer is responsible for participating in the technical design of all aspects of software solutions for the Capital Market business.
- This includes both in-house and external applications.
- The individual also works together with the business users and analysts to ensure the applications meet users' specification and requirements.
- The role will interact with the larger development team, share design and solutions, and contribute to the overall objectives of the development team.
- Senior Software Engineer is responsible for assisting in the technical vision and strategic planning of all aspects of software solutions for the Capital Market business. This includes both in-house and external application.
- The individual will be on the team of mission critical projects and provides the technical expertise for development environment, technology architecture and implementation
Qualifications and Skills
• Practical work experience involving system architecture, software application and message and data transfer and processing.
• Be well-versed in C#/.Net and/or C++ and have an active interest in other computing technology and tools.
• Familiarity with Fixed Income is a big plus.
• This is a hands-on programming position, so we are seeking candidate with solid knowledge in computer science, math and proficient coding skills.
• Familiarity with the design and implementation of data/message transfer and processing.
• Have an excellent communication skills; a good teamwork and a strong work ethic.
• Have the maturity to solve problems directly and independently.
• Undergraduate preparation in Computer Science or similar engineering degree with successful academic achievement or equivalent professional work experience.
Competencies
What we offer
For all the expertise and experience you bring to help us make a difference, it’s only sustainable if we support you to build your career and be your best self so we offer competitive company benefits, centred around promoting positive well-bring and work-life balance. We also believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment, where all team members perspectives and contributions are valued. Initiatives in place which promote a diverse and inclusive culture and healthy work life balance include hybrid working, Sport & Social Clubs and Diversity and Inclusion networks.
As an employee of SMBC you have access to a host of both useful and exciting benefit offerings. See below some of the benefits on offer to you:
- Hybrid and flexible working
- Competitive paid leave days
- Benefits to support your physical wellbeing, including private medical insurance and life and invalidity insurance
- Various policies to support your mental wellbeing, including a robust behavioural health network with counselling and coaching services
- Access a wide range of learning and development opportunities and career progression opportunities
- Ambitious remuneration package
So, if you like a challenge and want to continuously grow and develop in a role where you will be supported along the way by a dynamic and diverse team, apply today!!
We recognise our role as a bank to support social change and welcome all applications, including those from groups often under-represented in financial services. We value the uniqueness of professional and personal, backgrounds and perspectives as they play a vital role in continuing the sustainable growth of our organisation. We’ll ensure reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process are offered due to a disability or long-term condition whenever requested.