Software Engineering

Goldman Sachs Bank AG; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global bank is seeking a Vice President Software Engineer in Birmingham. This backend engineering position focuses on developing micro-services using Java and Spring, primarily for the Private Wealth Management onboarding platform. The role requires extensive experience in software development with a strong emphasis on collaboration with teams across the organization. Candidates should have 7+ years in development and possess excellent analytical and communication skills. This is a unique opportunity to join a top-tier engineering team.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience developing in Java, Spring & Non-SQL technologies such as MongoDB.
• Experience with micro-services, Java deployments & DevOps tools like Gitlab.
• Strong team player & experience working with global teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop backend solutions focused on micro-service architecture.
• Collaborate with product & operations teams for developing solutions.
• Engage in the complete software development lifecycle.

Skills

Java

Spring

MongoDB

Micro-services

DevOps tools (e.g., Gitlab)

Software development lifecycle best practices

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science or related field

Job description

Asset & Wealth Management - Software Engineer - Vice President

Birmingham location_on Birmingham, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom

What We Do

At Goldman Sachs, our Engineers don’t just make things – we make things possible. Change the world by connecting people and capital with ideas. Solve the most challenging and pressing engineering problems for our clients. Join our engineering teams that build massively scalable software and systems, architect low latency infrastructure solutions, proactively guard against cyber threats, and leverage machine learning alongside financial engineering to continuously turn data into action. Create new businesses, transform finance, and explore a world of opportunity at the speed of markets.

Goldman Sachs Engineers are innovators and problem-solvers, building solutions in risk management, big data, mobile and more. We look for creative collaborators who evolve, adapt to change and thrive in a fast-paced global environment.

Private Wealth Management

The Private Wealth Management business provides end to end Investment Management services and advice across a large range of asset classes for high-net-worth individuals. PWM leverages a global technology platform offering, an integrated suite of tools, and applications to onboard clients. Our software helps realize a client's goals and objectives, develops, and implements an integrated wealth management plan and delivers first‑class client service.

The successful candidate will join the global PWM Onboarding Engineering Team. We develop digital solutions to help onboard and manage client and account data. We work closely with our business partners to streamline business workflows and drive growth.

How You Will Fulfill Your Potential

This is a backend engineering role which will involve the candidate working across a variety of areas, primarily micro‑service development in Java, Spring and interaction with MongoDB. It requires the candidate to be familiar with distributed services, testing, system monitoring and reporting, and the complete SDLC process. Any experience in application security will be preferred.

This role offers the opportunity to work with a best‑in‑class team of engineers building the next generation onboarding platform for PWM business. The team works directly with a variety of stakeholders, including product & operations teams, and partnering closely with engineering teams across the division to help in evolving the alternatives platform.

Skills and Experience We Are Looking For

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, engineering, or related field
• 7+ years experience developing in Java, Spring & Non‑SQL technologies such as MongoDB
• Experience with micro‑services, java deployments & devOps tools such as Gitlab
• Full understanding of software development lifecycle best practices
• An ability to drive to goals and milestones while valuing and maintaining a strong attention to detail
• Strong communication and documentation skills - both verbally and in writing to effectively interact with multiple people and global teams
• Excellent judgment, analytical thinking, and problem‑solving skills
• Strong team player & experience working with global teams
• Self‑motivated individual that possesses excellent time management and organizational skills

Goldman Sachs is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veterans status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We’re committed to finding reasonable accommodations for candidates with special needs or disabilities during our recruiting process. Learn more: https://www.goldmansachs.com/careers/footer/disability-statement.html