Who we're looking for
We're looking for a passionate Python engineer to work within the APAC Investment Technology team. You'll work with like-minded technologists globally with a variety of skill sets, focused on building best-of-breed data processing, workflow and analytical tools for processes such as investment research, data modelling and portfolio construction using modern, appropriate technologies. We're after an adaptable engineer to work within a team that delivers software that's fast, reliable, and has a tangible impact on our investment business.
The team
Investment Technology provides tooling, applications and a platform to support the many investment desks at Schroders. We’re re-architecting our technology stack to be cloud native on AWS with front ends built in React and Python for all backend services and libraries.
We aim to maintain a great engineering culture. Contributing to this culture will involve following good software craftmanship, TDD and writing clean code. Our systems must be well architected, designed for testability and extensibility. To achieve this we implement mentoring and coaching through regular code reviews and pair programming.
You'll work with a team of enthusiastic individuals who are passionate about software in a financial context and evolving our investment platform. They're also keen on driving positive technology change at Schroders, ensuring that we always stay ahead of the curve.
About Schroders
We're a global investment manager. We help institutions, intermediaries and individuals around the world invest money to meet their goals, fulfil their ambitions, and prepare for the future.
We have around 5,500 people on six continents, and we've been around for over 200 years, but keep adapting as society and technology changes. What doesn't change is our commitment to helping our clients, and society, prosper.
What you'll do
Write clean Python code to build reusable components and packagesWork with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to build cloud-first solutionsRefine the existing platform and products in response to business needsWork with business users to co-create maintainable Python codeCoach and develop more junior team members, ensuring that best practices and methodologies are followedThe knowledge, experience and qualifications you need
Minimum 3 years python software development experience in an enterprise environmentExperience with cloud and serverless services (eg. AWS AppSync, Lambda, Amazon DynamoDB)Experience building software solutions in the Financial Services domainExperience with both SQL and NoSQL database platformsUnderstanding of the built-in Python libraries as well as commonly used third-party packagesUnderstanding of data structures and common data transformation methodologiesExperience working in a modern software engineering environment leveraging Agile (Scrum), DevSecOps methodologies,CI/CD workflows, and tools including Git and GithubAbility to deal credibly with business and technical users at all levels of the organisationThe knowledge, experience and qualifications that will help
An understanding of the investment management industryWhat you'll be like
A passionate technologist who follows the latest trends, technology, and engineering approachesA problem solver with a business-facing personalityAbility to own a piece of work from start to finishFocussed on understanding the underlying business requirements before producing concrete deliverablesAble to work under pressure, prioritising several deliverables at onceGreat at working with other people, sharing, communicating and encouraging new ideasWe recognise potential, whoever you are
Our purpose is to provide excellent investment performance to clients through active management. Diversity of thought facilitated by an inclusive culture will allow us to make better decisions and better achieve our purpose. This is why inclusion and diversity are a strategic priority for us and why we are an equal opportunities employer: you are welcome here regardless of your age, disability, gender identity, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, socio-economic background or any other protected characteristics.
Who we're looking for
We're looking for a passionate Python engineer to work within the APAC Investment Technology team. You'll work with like-minded technologists globally with a variety of skill sets, focused on building best-of-breed data processing, workflow and analytical tools for processes such as investment research, data modelling and portfolio construction using modern, appropriate technologies. We're after an adaptable engineer to work within a team that delivers software that's fast, reliable, and has a tangible impact on our investment business.
The team
Investment Technology provides tooling, applications and a platform to support the many investment desks at Schroders. We’re re-architecting our technology stack to be cloud native on AWS with front ends built in React and Python for all backend services and libraries.
We aim to maintain a great engineering culture. Contributing to this culture will involve following good software craftmanship, TDD and writing clean code. Our systems must be well architected, designed for testability and extensibility. To achieve this we implement mentoring and coaching through regular code reviews and pair programming.
You'll work with a team of enthusiastic individuals who are passionate about software in a financial context and evolving our investment platform. They're also keen on driving positive technology change at Schroders, ensuring that we always stay ahead of the curve.
About Schroders
We're a global investment manager. We help institutions, intermediaries and individuals around the world invest money to meet their goals, fulfil their ambitions, and prepare for the future.
We have around 5,500 people on six continents, and we've been around for over 200 years, but keep adapting as society and technology changes. What doesn't change is our commitment to helping our clients, and society, prosper.
What you'll do
Write clean Python code to build reusable components and packagesWork with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to build cloud-first solutionsRefine the existing platform and products in response to business needsWork with business users to co-create maintainable Python codeCoach and develop more junior team members, ensuring that best practices and methodologies are followedThe knowledge, experience and qualifications you need
Minimum 3 years python software development experience in an enterprise environmentExperience with cloud and serverless services (eg. AWS AppSync, Lambda, Amazon DynamoDB)Experience building software solutions in the Financial Services domainExperience with both SQL and NoSQL database platformsUnderstanding of the built-in Python libraries as well as commonly used third-party packagesUnderstanding of data structures and common data transformation methodologiesExperience working in a modern software engineering environment leveraging Agile (Scrum), DevSecOps methodologies,CI/CD workflows, and tools including Git and GithubAbility to deal credibly with business and technical users at all levels of the organisationThe knowledge, experience and qualifications that will help
An understanding of the investment management industryWhat you'll be like
A passionate technologist who follows the latest trends, technology, and engineering approachesA problem solver with a business-facing personalityAbility to own a piece of work from start to finishFocussed on understanding the underlying business requirements before producing concrete deliverablesAble to work under pressure, prioritising several deliverables at onceGreat at working with other people, sharing, communicating and encouraging new ideasWe recognise potential, whoever you are
Our purpose is to provide excellent investment performance to clients through active management. Diversity of thought facilitated by an inclusive culture will allow us to make better decisions and better achieve our purpose. This is why inclusion and diversity are a strategic priority for us and why we are an equal opportunities employer: you are welcome here regardless of your age, disability, gender identity, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, socio-economic background or any other protected characteristics.