Applications Developer

Marsh McLennan; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercer based in London is seeking an Applications Developer to join our technology team and help improve robustness, stability, and performance of data systems. You will work across the technology platform, focusing on data pipelines and the data lake used for regulatory reporting.

We expect strong C# and Python skills, solid SQL, and a passion for software development. Effective communication and a proactive, quality-driven mindset are essential for success.

Qualifications

• BSc or MSc in a financial, technological, mathematical, or scientific discipline with strong analytical foundation.
• Current experience with C# and Python and a passion for software development.
• Strong SQL skills.
• Experience in designing robust data flows and systems.
• Strong, clear, and concise communication skills, both verbal and written.
• A strong sense of responsibility and commitment to quality.
• Self-driven, motivated work ethic.
• Energetic and enthusiastic personality.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on role focused on improving robustness, stability, and performance of technology systems.
• Work across the technology platform with initial focus on data pipelines.
• Redesign and enhance data processes to be fault tolerant, scalable, and efficient.
• Collaborate with Head of Production, support teams, and broader Engineering.
• Participate in coding and code reviews and contribute to architectural decisions.

Skills

C#

Python

SQL

Data flows

Communication

Self-driven

Analytical mindset

Education

BSc or MSc (financial/technical/mathematical/scientific)

Tools

Apache Airflow

Databricks

Job description

Company:

Mercer

Description:

Mercer is seeking candidates for the following position based in the London office:

Applications Developer

What can you expect?

This is a hands-on technical role focused on improving the robustness, stability, and performance of our technology systems. You will work across the technology platform, with an initial focus on data pipelines, helping to redesign and enhance data processes to make them more fault tolerant, scalable, and efficient. The role offers broad exposure to investment management data, systems, and the wider business.

We will count on you to:

• Work closely with the Head of Production and support teams to identify areas for improvement

• Learn our technology architecture and systems, with a focus on trading systems and the data lake used for regulatory reporting

• Collaborate with the broader Engineering team to understand practices and architecture

• Perform technical analysis to identify root causes of issues

• Design and implement technical changes and improvements

• Take part in coding and code reviews

• Work closely with business teams as needed

What you need to have:

• BSc or MSc in a financial, technological, mathematical, or scientific discipline, with a strong analytical foundation

• Current experience with C# and Python and a passion for software development

• Strong SQL skills

• Experience in designing robust data flows and systems

• Strong, clear, and concise communication skills, both verbal and written

• A strong sense of responsibility and commitment to quality

• Self-driven, motivated work ethic

• Energetic and enthusiastic personality

What makes you stand out:

• IMC or another investment management qualification

• Experience with Apache Airflow

• Experience with Databricks

• Experience with asset management data

• Passion for design and architecture

Why join our team:

• We help you be your best through professional development opportunities, interesting work and supportive leaders

• We foster a vibrant and inclusive culture where you can work with talented colleagues to create new solutions and have impact for colleagues, clients and communities

• Our scale enables us to provide a range of career opportunities, as well as benefits and rewards to enhance your well-being

We are an equal opportunities employer.

We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments in accordance with applicable law to any candidate with a disability to allow them to fully participate in the recruitment process.

If you have a disability that may require reasonable adjustments, please contact us at [e-mail].