Graduate Software Engineer

SS&C Technologies Holdings; Basildon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company is seeking a Graduate Software Developer for their Graduate Development Programme. This role involves software development, testing, and collaboration within a team for innovative financial solutions. Ideal candidates should have a keen interest in the tech sector and a relevant degree, with support for career growth through structured learning and mentorship.

Qualifications

• Recent graduate or final-year student expected to achieve a 2.2 degree classification or above.
• Strong interest in financial services.
• Ability to learn new systems quickly.

Responsibilities

• Writing, testing, and debugging code in languages like .net.
• Implementing features based on requirements and design specifications.
• Participating in code reviews.

Skills

Problem-solving mindset

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Teamwork skills

Education

Degree in STEM or business-related fields

Tools

.net

Git/TFS

Job description

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Graduate Software Developer (within SS&C GIDS & RS Graduate Development Programme)

Grade

P2 – Senior Technical Associate

Primary Location

Business Unit

Bluedoor Software Australia

Product/Software Development

Area

Software Engineering

No. of Direct Reports

0

Role Summary

Opportunity to contribute to key areas of a leading financial services organisation, across technology and operational functions. Graduates will develop essential workplace skills, gain exposure to real-world projects, and take part in structured learning to support long-term career development.

Specific Duties

Key Responsibilities (may include)

(Line Manager to add/ delete as appropriate to business area)

1. Software Development

• Writing, testing, and debugging code in languages like .net.
• Implementing features based on requirements and design specifications.
• Following best coding practices and industry standards.
• Gaining proficiency in relevant technologies, frameworks, and tools.
• Participating in code reviews and feedback sessions.
• Understanding software development methodologies like Agile and Scrum.
• Working closely with senior developers, product managers, designers and business analysts.
• Attending team meetings and stand-ups to discuss progress.
• Documenting code, processes, and technical findings.
• Writing unit and integration tests to ensure code reliability.
• Debugging and troubleshooting software issues.
• Assisting in quality assurance (QA) processes.
• Using Git/TFS for version control.
• Learning about cloud services and deployment strategies.

6. Problem-Solving & Innovation

• Researching and implementing new technologies.
• Identifying and suggesting improvements to existing codebases.
• Contributing to brainstorming and problem-solving sessions.

Learning & Development

Completion of core learning modules, including financial services regulation, professional behaviours, and internal systems/processes.
Active participation in technical or operational training aligned with your role (e.g., coding, data analysis, process improvement, systems training).
Regular reviews with line managers and mentors to support continuous development.
Encouraged to work towards relevant professional qualifications (where applicable).

To carry out any other duties which are within the employee's skills and abilities whenever reasonably instructed

Technical requirements and qualifications

Recent graduate (or final-year student) with a degree in any discipline – STEM or business-related fields preferred for certain role. To be expecting or have achieved a 2.2 degree classification or above.
A strong interest in financial services and a desire to develop a career in technology, customer services or operations.
Analytical and problem-solving mindset, with attention to detail.
Proactive attitude with strong communication and teamwork skills.
Ability to learn new systems and concepts quickly.
Demonstrated adaptability and willingness to take on new challenges.

Core Requirements

Regulatory

• SS&C Employees are required to comply with the regulatory regime in which SS&C operates as appropriate to the above role.
• Employees are expected to exercise due care and diligence, ensuring the areas the incumbent is responsible for are organised and controlled.
• Employees are required to observe proper standards of market, business and personal conduct, demonstrating integrity in the execution of duties.
• The incumbent is required to respect the SS&C approach to client care and must demonstrate due regard to the interests of our clients and in any and all third-party dealings.
• To exercise due care and diligence, ensuring the areas the role is responsible for are organised and controlled.
• To uphold responsibilities for risk and business continuity practices as appropriate to the position the role holds within the organisation.
• To comply with the regulatory regimes in which SS&C operates, with consideration given to relevant Client Asset, Data Protection and Financial Crime Prevention regulations, as appropriate to the above role.

Quality

All employees are accountable for the delivery of a Quality service, driving for excellence in all their work activities:

• To be quality driven, aiming for 100% accuracy and timeliness of delivery
• To effectively plan the way services are delivered so that all activity is directly related to providing quality services and meeting the expectations of the customer (internal and external)
• To continuously review processes and practices relating to the role and act as a catalyst for change and improvement in individual and team performance
• To observe proper standards of market, business and personal conduct, demonstrating integrity in the execution of duties
• To communicate and promote the values which reinforce and support a consistent quality culture
• To ensure that monthly KPI’s are met and adhered to.