Senior Software Engineer - Front Office | PGIM Ireland

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

Job summary

A leading global asset management firm in Letterkenny is seeking a senior software engineer to design and implement investment decision supporting services. The ideal candidate will have over 4 years of experience in enterprise applications, with proficiency in Python and SDLC tools. This role offers a hybrid working model and great benefits, including health insurance, an annual bonus, and education assistance.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Annual Leave of 23 days

Pension Scheme

Annual Bonus Programme

Life Assurance

Education Assistance

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in developing enterprise applications, ideally in financial services.
• Extensive experience with SDLC tools.
• Proactive and ownership mentality.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement investment decision supporting services.
• Maintain and enhance existing portfolio management applications.
• Work closely with quantitative solutions and other front office investment teams.

Skills

Proficiency in Python

Analytical skills

Problem-solving in dynamic environments

Tools

Git

Jira

Docker

Jenkins

Job description

Overview

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!

Who We Look For

In PGIM Fixed Income, our Front Office technology team is a dynamic, fast-paced environment with exciting challenges on the horizon. We are looking for a senior software engineer with strong tech skills to help us build our next generation of portfolio management and trading systems. Fixed income knowledge is preferred but not required for candidates with strong desire to learn business knowledge.

This position is performed in a hybrid manner with a mix of work performed from our office in Letterkenny, Ireland and remotely.

What You Can Expect

• Design and implement investment decision supporting services across all fixed income domains.
• Maintain and enhance existing portfolio management applications in Java and Python
• Work closely with our quantitative solutions and other front office investment teams.
• Build and maintain application services that are critical to our front office systems.

What You Will Bring

• 4+ years of experience in developing enterprise applications, ideally in financial services.
• Proficient in Python and SQL.
• Proactive and ownership mentality
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills within a fast moving and dynamic environment
• Extensive knowledge and experience with SDLC tools such as Git, Jira, Docker, Jenkins etc.

What Will Set You Apart

• Azure or AWS experience.
• Java or C++ development experience.
• Financial market data such as datasets from Bloomberg, S&P, Moody’s, ICE etc
• Investment universe customization and back testing
• Experience in supporting front office end-users (PM, Quant).

*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 increasing with service
• 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 / CleverCards (subject to eligibility): Along with an annual bonus employees are rewarded with Shop LK Vouchers/ CleverCards 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.