Senior Systems Developer

PRA Group (Nasdaq: PRAA); England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company is seeking a Mid-Senior IT Developer based in the UK. This role involves the development, maintenance, and enhancement of in-house solutions. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in System Development, strong SQL and .NET skills, and experience in the financial industry. Responsibilities include supporting solution development and participating in cross-functional projects. Competitive full-time employment offered in a fast-paced, international environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years experience in financial/banking industry, ideally with distressed/non-performing loans.
• Familiarity with TDD, automation & Continuous Integration.
• Proven ability to drive assigned projects independently.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and operate in-house developed solutions and collection systems.
• Support decision-making on new solutions development.
• Participate in cross-functional development teams on special projects.

Skills

MS SQL Server

T-SQL

.NET

C#

Information Management

BI

ETL-tool

SQL Server BI Stack (SSIS, SSRS, SSAS)

Education

Bachelor's degree in System Development or similar

Job description

Serves as developer in the following roles within the IT Department- 3rd line support staff and system developer. This position is responsible for estimation, development, maintenance and enhancement of the systems, solutions and services provided by the Information Technology team.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and operate our in-house developed solutions and collection systems (Debtrak)
• Support the Program Director and the Head of Development in making decision on how the new solutions should be developed and evolve
• Participate in cross-functional and cross-country development teams on special projects
• Work on our different integrations
• Improve and extend the use of our solution

Experience/Qualifications

Professional Experience/Qualifications:

Minimum

• Minimum Bachelor's degree (BA) in System Development or similar
• Excellent skills in MS SQL Server products, particularly T-SQL skills.
• Good skills in one or several areas like Information Management, BI, ETL-tool, SQL Server BI Stack (SSIS, SSRS, SSAS)
• Excellent skills in Microsoft .net, preferably C#
• Experience: 3-5 years in financial/banking industry would be advantageous, ideally with experience in distressed / non-performing loans area
• Familiarity with TDD, automation & Continuous Integration
• Strong in all the phases of a system development lifecycle
• Proven ability to drive assigned projects in a self-disciplined
• Good communicator able to challenge and influence thinking both internally and externally
• Strong collaborator who shares knowledge and an active listener
• Able to prioritize and operate independently
• Pro‑active in raising and tackling issues, creative problem solver
• Strong cultural awareness, flexible and comfortable in an international environment
• Analytical

Preferred

• Experience in Project management would be advantageous
• DevOps experience would be advantageous

Compliance Responsibilities

• Taking accountability for their own actions, decisions, and professional conduct.
• Adhering to all relevant regulatory requirements, such as those set out by the appropriate regulator.
• Following the Company’s policies, procedures, and conduct standards at all times and participating in the management of risks.
• Monitor for and promptly elevate any actual or suspected non‑compliance with policy, regulation , or breach of local legislation.
• Completing mandatory compliance and risk training in a timely manner and applying the learning in day‑to‑day activities.
• Contributing to a culture of good governance, risk awareness, and customer‑focused conduct by embracing PRA’s values and Group Code of Conduct which adheres to the highest standard of ethics.
• Co‑operating fully with internal reviews, audits, or regulatory investigations if required.
• All staff are expected to understand the compliance risks relevant to their role and seek guidance where appropriate.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Information Technology