Software Engineer jobs in United Kingdom

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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 using a microservices approach. This is an exciting opportunity to be involved with new software projects, from the research and planning stage through to final deployment.

Requirements

You will:

• 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.

You should have:

• Exposure to the full product development life-cycle
• 7+ 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

• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Best-in-class medical/dental insurance
• Worldwide travel insurance
• Modern offices with stunning City views
• Regular company events in a sociable workplace environment
• Roof terrace, canteen, cycle storage and showers