C# Software Engineer Desktop Trading Systems

Client Server; London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in investment management is seeking a C# Software Engineer with extensive desktop development expertise for a position focused on enhancing Windows desktop trading systems. Ideal candidates will have a background in banking or financial services and possess strong SQL knowledge. The role offers flexibility with hybrid working arrangements while contributing to critical systems that support trading and operations. Competitive salary package up to £140k plus bonuses.

Benefits

Pension

Private Healthcare

Hybrid working (3 days in office)

Opportunities for career growth

Casual dress code

Qualifications

• Strong C# desktop development experience in banking or financial services.
• Knowledge of SQL databases.
• Understanding of asset classes e.g. Fixed Income, Equities.

Responsibilities

• Work on critical systems across trading, operations, and finance.
• Build C#, WinForms, WPF desktop applications.
• Collaborate with colleagues in the US and Canada.

Skills

C#

SQL

RESTful APIs

UI Development

Communication

Education

Degree in Computer Science or similar discipline

Job description

C# Software Engineer Desktop Trading Systems

C# Software Engineer Desktop Trading Systems

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C# Software Engineer / Developer (Windows Desktop Trading Systems) London to £140k

Are you a seasoned Software Engineer with strong C# desktop development skills combined with banking / financial services experience?

You could be progressing your career at a Hedge Fund with over $10 billion under management.

As a C# Software Engineer you will work on critical systems across front, middle and back office systems to support trading, operations, finance, compliance and investor relations, optimising system performance to ensure efficient real-time data processing, reporting and automation of operational workflows. You'll focus on building C#, WinForms, WPF desktop applications and design and implementation of scalable, service orientated architectures (SOA) but will also gain exposure to web applications using React and / or Angular.

This is a senior, hands-on position, you'll collaborate with colleagues in the US and Canada and be the sole resource on these systems for the UK.

Location / WFH:

You'll join colleagues in the London office with flexibility to work from home once a week; there's a friendly and collaborative environment with casual dress code and a range of facilities.

About you:

• You have strong C# desktop development experience on Windows within a banking or financial services environment
• You have a strong knowledge of SQL databases
• You have a good understanding of asset classes e.g. Fixed Income, Equities
• You're familiar with RESTful APIs, UI development and cloud computing
• You have excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• You're degree educated in Computer Science or similar discipline

What's in it for you:

As a C# Software Engineer / Developer you will earn a competitive package:

• Salary to £140k + bonus
• Pension and Private Healthcare
• Hybrid working (x3 days in London office)
• Impactful role working on cutting edge AI technology
• Excellent career growth opportunities

Apply now to find out more about this C# Software Engineer / Developer (Windows Desktop Trading Systems) opportunity.

At Client Server we believe in a diverse workplace that allows people to play to their strengths and continually learn. We're an equal opportunities employer whose people come from all walks of life and will never discriminate based on race, colour, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. The clients we work with share our values.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology and Engineering

• Industries

  Software Development, Investment Management, and Financial Services

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