Lead Software Engineer - PGIM Ireland

Prudential Ins Co of America; Letterkenny; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Power BI

Job summary

PGIM Quantitative Solutions is seeking a Lead Software Engineer with a strong Investments/Financial background and expertise in .NET, Oracle/SQL Server, and data engineering on Microsoft Fabric. The role focuses on translating business needs into robust data products and scalable web applications.

Hybrid work arrangement in Letterkenny, Ireland, with two days in the office, and opportunities to lead a skilled development team while collaborating with Product Owners to refine requirements and

Qualifications

• Experience translating business requirements into technical solutions.
• Proven track record building and supporting multi-tier web apps.
• Strong communication and collaboration with product owners.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain scalable applications.
• Actively contribute hands-on code and remove blockers.
• Follow secure coding practices and governance standards.
• Build solutions compliant with Prudential technology standards.
• Collaborate with Product Owners to refine backlog and acceptance criteria.
• Contribute to DevOps, CI/CD, and operational excellence.
• Design and maintain data pipelines and lakehouse in Microsoft Fabric.
• Implement medallion data architectures with quality checks and governance.
• Ensure quality via test automation and code reviews.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship.

Skills

.NET

Oracle DB

SQL Server

Data Engineering

Microsoft Fabric

Test-Driven Dev

DevOps

Mentorship

Leadership

Power BI

Tools

Power BI

CI/CD

Fabric Lakehouse

Job description

Location: Hybrid (2 days in office) - Letterkenny, Ireland

GLOBAL FIRM WITH A DIVERSE & INCLUSIVE CULTURE

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!

What you will do

PGIM Quantitative Solutions is seeking an experienced Software Engineer with strong Investments/Financial background and proficiency in .NET, Oracle database development, and/or SQL Server, along with data engineering experience on Microsoft Fabric. This role requires the ability to translate business and customer requirements into effective technical solutions and well-modelled data products, as well as to capture insights from user interactions and maintain clear, accurate documentation.

The position demands a proven track record of building and supporting responsive web applications and batch processes using multi‑tier/layer architectures, along with comfort working in a test‑driven development environment. The successful individual will be capable of working independently across a variety of responsibilities, demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills, collaborate effectively with others, and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

As part of a highly skilled development team, the Lead Software Engineer creates, maintains, and continuously improves software capabilities, actively building software functionality and participating across the full delivery lifecycle. This role contributes across modern technology stacks, system integration, and software lifecycle management while working closely with the Product Owner (PO) to refine story requirements and acceptance criteria. The Lead Software Engineer actively codes, removes technical impediments, and ensures high‑quality delivery across all phases of development.

Responsibilities Include:

• Design, develop, test, and maintain scalable, resilient applications using modern architectures and design patterns.
• Actively contribute hands‑on code while identifying and removing technical blockers and architectural constraints.
• Ensure all solutions follow latest coding practices, industry standards, and secure coding principles.
• Build solutions compliant with all applicable Prudential technology, security, and governance standards.
• Collaborate closely with Product Owners to refine backlog items, acceptance criteria, and delivery scope.
• Contribute to DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and operational excellence to improve deployment reliability and velocity.
• Design, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines and lakehouse solutions in Microsoft Fabric (Data Factory, Lakehouse, Warehouse, OneLake) to ingest, transform, and serve investment data.
• Implement medallion (bronze/silver/gold) data architectures with data quality checks, lineage, and governance to deliver reliable, analytics-ready data for reporting and Power BI.
• Ensure high standards of quality through test automation, code reviews, and adherence to quality methodologies.
• Anticipate broader project and platform risks, proactively planning mitigations and architectural improvements.
• Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to junior and mid‑level engineers.
• Use strong analytical and problem‑solving skills to drive informed technical decisions across complex systems.

What you can expect:

• Strategic Business & Technical Collaboration - Partner with senior management to analyze and execute business plans, aligning technology solutions with organizational goals.
• Full-Stack application Development - design, …
• System Stability & IT Governance - Maintain a resilient and well-controlled technology environment by identifying and mitigating IT risks, adhering to company policies, and ensuring compliance with IT governance standards.
• Third Level Production Support & Continuously Im