Application Engineer

PGIM Ireland; Letterkenny; Hybrid; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global asset management firm in Letterkenny is seeking a hands-on technologist to join their IT team. The role involves developing modular systems and supporting the business's investment processes. Candidates should have a strong background in C#, HTML, and JavaScript/TypeScript. The firm offers comprehensive health insurance, annual leave, and a pension scheme, among other benefits.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Annual Leave of 23 days at full pay

Pension Scheme

Annual Bonus Programme & Shop LK Vouchers

Life Assurance

Education Assistance

Qualifications

• Experience working on development of web-based and distributed applications.
• Strong experience in C# (including .NET 8), HTML, and JavaScript/TypeScript.
• Proficiency in database design, development, integration, and reporting using SQL Server.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and resolve support issues as needed.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with IT team and business partners.
• Analyze business requirements and help to determine implementation strategies.

Skills

C#

HTML

JavaScript/TypeScript

SQL Server

Power Platform solutions

Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA)

Cloud-based architecture

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent work experience

Job description

As the Global Asset Management business of Prudential, we’re always looking for ways to improve financial services. We’re passionate about making a meaningful impact - touching the lives of millions and solving financial challenges in an ever-changing world.

We also believe talent is key to achieving our vision and are intentional about building a culture on respect and collaboration. When you join PGIM, you’ll unlock a motivating and impactful career – all while growing your skills and advancing your profession at one of the world’s leading global asset managers!

If you’re not afraid to think differently and challenge the status quo, come and be a part of a dedicated team that’s investing in your future by shaping tomorrow today.

At PGIM, You Can!

As part of the PGIM Private Capital (PPC) Information Technology & Services team, we support PGIM Private Capital with both vendor and internally designed applications, processes and reporting. We are looking for a seasoned, hands-on technologist with a strong background in designing and building modular, scalable, and intuitive systems using various technologies to support our team based from our Letterkenny office on a hybrid basis.

What You Will Do

• Troubleshoot and resolve support issues as needed
• Analyze business requirements and help to determine implementation strategies
• Build and maintain positive relationships with Information Technology team and business partners
• Manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
• Leverage past experience to resolve problems or generate new ideas
• Perform adequate unit testing on developed code
• Contribute in building solution architecture proposals, design discussions, and code reviews
• Provide technical support for production issues resulting from new deployments or other scenarios, and implementing fixes to prevent future outages

What You Can Expect

• Create, enhance, and support internally developed applications that support PPC’s overall investment process by providing the capability to capture key information, enable workflows and approvals, and expose data through reporting and analytics tools.
• Be part of a team that works with Business Analysts, Investment Professionals, Operations, Quality Assurance Testers and other System Professionals.
• Provide comprehensive consultation on all phases of the project development cycle, work closely with other members of the development team, help translate business requirements into technical solutions, and assist with identifying and steering the direction and selection of platforms, languages, and tools.
• Create generic, reusable code stacks when appropriate and/or integrate purchased solutions.
• Document, unit test, and provide on-going support for the applications.
• Work closely with management to help formulate strategic architectural decisions which will support current and future business needs, and influence the technical direction of system implementations.
• Knowledge of design patterns, best practices, and Software Development Lifecycle is required.

What You Will Bring

• Experience working on development of web-based and distributed applications.
• Strong experience in C# (including .NET 8), HTML, and JavaScript/TypeScript.
• Previous experience with Power Platform solutions, including Power Apps, Power Automate, and Power BI for building scalable business solutions is an advantage.
• Proficiency in database design, development, integration, and reporting using SQL Server (knowledge of SSIS and SSRS is a plus).
• Experience with Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) technologies such as Web API, WCF, and microservices.
• Ability to effectively troubleshoot and perform root cause analysis in distributed systems.
• Experience with cloud-based architecture and modern development frameworks.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Fabric for data integration and communication across multiple platforms is a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent work experience.

What will set you apart?

• Knowledge of development methodologies (Agile, Scrum, etc.) is a plus
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to effectively troubleshoot and perform root-cause analysis
• PGIM welcomes all applicants, even if you don't meet every requirement. If your skills align with the role, we encourage you to apply.

What We Offer You

• Health Insurance: PGIM Ireland partner with Laya and BUPA to provide health insurance schemes that cover eligible employees day to day medical and hospital expenses.
• Annual Leave of 23 days at full pay.
• Pension Scheme: Members of the scheme can contribute up to 8% of salary per annum and PGIM Ireland matches contributions up to 8% of salary. Members can also make voluntary contributions to the scheme.
• Annual Bonus Programme & Shop LK Vouchers: Along with an annual bonus employees are rewarded with Shop LK vouchers which are paid tax free.
• Life Assurance: fully paid by PGIM Ireland, employees are covered from their start date and beneficiaries are provided with a lump sum of four times an employee’s salary.
• Education Assistance: PGIM Ireland have an Education Assistance Programme that reimburses eligible employees for furthering their education.

PGIM Ireland is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of applicants’ gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, race or membership of the traveler community. PGIM Ireland's aim is to hire the best people for the open roles and all appointments will be made on merit.

Any offer of employment made by PGIM Ireland will be contingent on receiving satisfactory references. Applicants should be aware that background checks will be carried out on all candidates offered a position within PGIM Ireland.

PGIM Ireland has been awarded the IBEC Keep Well Accreditation Mark, this is in recognition of our commitment to making our employees wellbeing a priority.