Senior Software Engineer

Huguenot Services Limited

Greater London

On-site

GBP 60,000 - 80,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus scheme

Medical/dental insurance

Worldwide travel insurance

Modern offices with stunning City views

Regular company events

Roof terrace and cycle storage

Job summary

A financial services firm in Greater London is seeking a skilled software engineer to develop and enhance their investment reporting platform. The successful candidate will have over 5 years of experience with Python and Django, be involved in the full software life cycle, and collaborate with various teams. This full-time position offers a range of benefits, including a discretionary bonus and excellent medical insurance, in a dynamic workplace environment.

Qualifications

5+ years' experience with Python and Django in a professional environment.
Exposure to the full product development life-cycle.
Self-starter with a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

Become familiar with all facets of the software's backend.
Architect and implement new software solutions.
Collaborate closely with design and front-end teams.
Take on full responsibility for key projects.

Skills

Python

Django

Problem-solving

Logical thinking

Attention to detail

Education

Strong academic record

Tools

AWS

Job description

About Us

Huguenots generates highly personalised solutions for fund management clients of all sizes, from start‑up boutiques to global asset management firms, using our in‑house investment reporting platform. All clients are assured of the attention to detail, effortless customisation and peace of mind that are hallmarks of a solution crafted by Huguenots. The solutions we deliver are business critical and highly visible, delivering key information to investors worldwide. On a personal level, we are a close‑knit team of 30 talented individuals, who thrive on collaboration and enjoy one another's company.

About the Role

Join the Software Engineering team, where you will be developing and enhancing our investment reporting platform, Serpentine – a web application written using Python and Django. Serpentine tackles the challenges of managing large, dynamic and multilingual client websites, as well as publishing complex investment reports.

We are at a pivotal stage in the development of our business, with plans to develop a new suite of software products. This is an exciting opportunity to be involved with new software projects, from the research and planning stage through to final deployment.

Responsibilities

Become familiar with all facets of our software's backend, with the opportunity to work on all layers of the application, including AWS infrastructure
Architect and implement new software solutions, contributing towards the overall structural design and engineering best practice
Collaborate closely with our design, front‑end, and client‑facing teams
Be given the opportunity to take on full responsibility for key projects

Qualifications

Exposure to the full product development life‑cycle
5+ years' experience with Python and Django in a professional environment
A strong academic record
The ability to think logically and take a systematic approach to large, complex tasks, whilst maintaining a keen eye for detail
An aptitude for problem‑solving and proposing creative solutions
A self‑starting and positive attitude

Benefits