Principal software engineer- C#,.net,React, SQL, Azure with BFSI exp(Lead II - Software Engineering)

United States Digital Space LLC; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Principal Software Engineer role in London seeks a technically strong engineer to support a business-critical front-office application estate. Hybrid work requires 3 days in the office.

You will work with the Solutions Team to deliver enhancements, resolve incidents, and drive modernization in a fast-paced investment management environment.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in C# and .NET application development.
• Solid experience with SQL Server and relational databases.
• Experience developing and supporting React front-end applications.
• Familiarity with SDLC and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and maintenance for front-office applications.
• Investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve application, data, and performance issues.
• Develop and enhance applications using C#/.NET technologies.
• Design, develop, and optimize complex SQL queries and databases.
• Build and support front-end functionality with React.
• Collaborate with business users to translate requirements into solutions.
• Produce operational and management reporting to support activities.
• Contribute to root cause analysis and preventative improvements.
• Work with cross-functional teams on modernization and migration initiatives.
• Suggest process improvements and automation across the estate.

Skills

C#

.NET

SQL Server

React

SDLC

Azure

Tools

Azure

Job description

Role description

Principal software engineer- C#, .net, React, SQL, Azure with BFSI exp

Location London

Hybrid working with 3 days work from office -Mandatory

Permanent/ Fixed term/ Contract inside IR 35

Immediate start

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United Kingdom without the need for current or future visa sponsorship

Role Overview

We are seeking a talented Software Engineer to join the Solutions Team supporting a business-critical front-office application estate. The role involves working closely with business users, operations teams, and technology stakeholders to provide application support, deliver enhancements, resolve incidents, and contribute to strategic transformation initiatives. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong engineer who can bridge business and technology, while working within a fast-paced investment management environment. Over time, the role will also contribute to the migration, modernization, and rationalization of legacy applications onto strategic platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide support and maintenance for business-critical front-office applications.
• Investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve application, data, and performance issues.
• Develop and enhance applications using C#/.NET technologies.
• Design, develop, and optimize complex SQL queries, stored procedures, and database solutions.
• Build and support front-end functionality using React.
• Work closely with business users to understand requirements and deliver effective technical solutions.
• Produce operational and management reporting to support business activities.
• Participate in root cause analysis and implement preventative measures to improve system stability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on strategic initiatives involving application modernization and platform migration.
• Contribute to process improvements, automation opportunities, and best practices across the application estate.

Required Skills & Experience

*Technical Skills*

• Strong experience in C# and .NET application development.
• Solid experience working with SQL Server and relational databases.
• Experience developing and supporting React-based front-end applications.
• Experience troubleshooting production applications and managing application support activities.
• Knowledge of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and best practices.

*Domain Experience*

• Experience within Financial Services, preferably Investment Management, Asset Management, or Fixed Income environments.
• Understanding of front-office workflows, financial instruments, or investment management systems is highly desirable.
• Business & Stakeholder Management
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to interact confidently with business users and translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with a proactive approach to issue resolution.

*Preferred Qualifications*

• Experience supporting front-office trading, investment, or portfolio management applications.
• Exposure to application modernization or legacy platform migration projects.
• Understanding of fixed income products, portfolio management processes, or investment operations.
• Experience working in Agile delivery environments.
• Knowledge of cloud technologies (Azure preferred) would be advantageous.

#the company

Skills

.NET, Fixed Income, SQL, React, Microsoft Azure

About the company

the company is a global digital transformation solutions provider. For more than 20 years, the company has worked side by side with the world’s best companies to make a real impact through transformation. Powered by technology, inspired by people and led by purpose, the company partners with their clients from design to operation. With deep domain expertise and a future-proof philosophy, the company embeds innovation and agility into their clients’ organizations. With over 30,000 employees in 30 countries, the company builds for boundless impact—touching billions of lives in the process.