Lead Software Engineer - Investment Foundation

Overview

Lead the design and development of backend systems in APL and C#/.NET as a Senior/Lead Software Engineer on SimCorp's Investment Foundation project, while mentoring engineers and driving technical excellence.

What you'll do

• Lead design and development of backend systems in APL (current core).
• Architect scalable, secure, high-performance solutions as the team moves toward cloud-native approaches on Microsoft Azure.
• Mentor and guide engineers through code reviews, technical planning and agile ways of working.
• Partner closely with Product and engineering peers to deliver outcomes, with fast feedback, reliable delivery and maintainable code.
• Drive code quality and reliability via unit testing, integration testing, CI/CD and pragmatic engineering standards.
• Identify performance bottlenecks and bugs and devise sustainable solutions.
• Use Git-based workflows and work effectively in a continuous integration environment.
• Collaborate with cross-located teams and contribute to shared ways of working across sites.
• Communicate clearly with stakeholders and understand client-specific requirements.

What you'll need

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field.
• 5+ years of software development experience.
• Strong engineering fundamentals: object-oriented design, architecture patterns, clean code, and pragmatic problem solving.
• Solid experience in C#/.NET (Core/Framework) and building backend systems (APIs, services, integrations).
• Familiarity with APIs (REST/streaming patterns) and messaging concepts (e.g., service bus patterns).
• Proficient understanding of code versioning tools such as Git.
• Experience with automated testing and CI/CD, plus strong code review habits.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Comfortable collaborating with multiple stakeholders and communicating clearly in an international environment.

Nice to have

• Acquaintance with AI tools and ML.
• FinTech / regulated-industry experience.
• Exposure to vector-based or functional languages.
• Experience in a technical leadership role.

Details

• Prior APL experience is not required; training and a supportive environment are provided.
• Flexible work hours and a hybrid workplace model.
• Location: Noida.