Lead Software Engineer (AI & .Net)

SimCorp; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global hybrid work policy

Growth and innovation

Self-Direction

Inclusive and diverse culture

Work-life balance

Empowerment

Job summary

SimCorp in Hyderabad is seeking a Lead Software Engineer – AI and .Net to lead design and implementation of advanced software solutions across AI platforms. You will mentor engineers, drive integration of AI features, and ensure scalable, secure delivery for global clients.

The role requires 7+ years with .NET, AI experience, Azure expertise, and strong English communication. Global hybrid work and growth opportunities are offered by SimCorp’s AI Platform team.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of hands-on experience with .NET technologies (C#, Microsoft .NET).
• Experience with building AI solutions and agentic AI projects.
• Proficiency with Azure, Azure DevOps, Agile development, DevOps and CI/CD.
• Excellent English verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of complex software solutions.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering teams.
• Collaborate with product management, design, and QA to ensure smooth delivery.
• Develop plugins and tools for generative AI models and AI solutions.
• Ensure adherence to coding standards, testing, and documentation.
• Drive architecture decisions and codereviews to maintain quality.

Skills

C#/.NET

AI solutions

Azure

Azure DevOps

Agile / DevOps

CI/CD

English communication

Tools

OpenAI for Azure

A2A/MCP plugins

MAF

Job description

Lead Software Engineer – AI and .Net

WHAT MAKES US, US Join some of the most innovative thinkers in FinTech as we lead the evolution of financial technology. If you are an innovative, curious, collaborative person who embraces challenges and wants to grow, learn and pursue outcomes with our prestigious financial clients, say Hello to SimCorp! At its foundation, SimCorp is guided by our values — caring, customer success-driven, collaborative, curious, and courageous. Our people-centered organization focuses on skills development, relationship building, and client success. We take pride in cultivating an environment where all team members can grow, feel heard, valued, and empowered. If you like what we’re saying, keep reading!

WHY THIS ROLE IS IMPORTANT TO US

In SimCorp, we help some of the biggest financial institutions in the world be successful by simplifying their accounting, operations, and investments. We do this through IT systems, processes, and financial knowledge. High quality, performing, secure, and cost-effective software is at the core of what we do. To build, maintain and operate this software, engineers are essential to us. SimCorp's AI & Insights area is building the foundation for the agentic future of investment operations: Running SimCorp agents, leveraging partner agents, and integrating with clients workflows. The AI Platform team owns that foundation: a compliant, standardized, secure, and user-friendly agentic ecosystem that domain teams can leverage when building their AI features.

The team's recent deliveries and current focus include preparing Agent Orchestrator and SimCorp One Neo for production, publishing the Agent Development Stack, implementing evaluation, trust, safety and guardrails, progressing multi-agent orchestration, and exploring MCP for SimCorp One APIs. You will be working with a team located in Noida/Hyderabad in India and Copenhagen, Denmark. The Product Development team functions as a center of enablement for artificial intelligence (AI), providing knowledge and guidelines to other teams, as well as working hands on implementing and operating solutions with AI.

WHAT YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR

The Lead Software Engineer at SimCorp, at the IC5 grade, is responsible for leading and driving the design, development, and implementation of complex software solutions. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop high-quality software that meets business requirements and technical specifications. The Lead Software Engineer takes ownership of key engineering projects, provides technical guidance to junior engineers, and ensures that software is delivered on time and within scope. This position requires strong problem-solving skills, expertise in software engineering practices, and the ability to work in a collaborative and fast-paced environment. We work team-based, so your primary responsibility is as a team member. You need to make sure the team delivers on its commitments, that it’s a good place to work for you and your teammates, and that it continuously improves.

Daily tasks are for example:

• Developing plugins and tools for generative AI models, Agentic AI solutions. Going from proof-of-concepts to high quality, production ready solutions.
• Integrating AI functionality with modules and Agents developed by other teams.
• Lead the design and development of software solutions, ensuring they meet business needs and technical requirements.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering teams, fostering a collaborative and high-performance environment.
• Collaborate with product management, design, and quality assurance teams to ensure seamless integration and delivery of software solutions.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues, ensuring high-quality solutions that are scalable, reliable, and performant.
• Ensure adherence to software development best practices, including coding standards, testing, and documentation.
• Take ownership of key features and components, driving their design and implementation from concept to delivery.
• Continuously assess and improve engineering processes, recommending new tools and technologies to enhance productivity and software quality.
• Participate in code reviews, ensuring that the team follows best practices and maintains high standards for software quality.

WHAT WE VALUE

• 7+ years of hands-on experience with .NET technologies (C#, Microsoft .NET).
• Experience in building AI solutions (preferably 2+ years), with a passion for Agentic AI and associated projects will be an added advantage.
• Experience with generative AI tools like OpenAI for Azure, protocols like A2A/MCP plugins & function calls for example through MAF.
• Comprehensive understanding and practical experience with application architecture, covering both frontend and backend systems.
• Proficiency in working with Azure and Azure DevOps.
• Experience with Agile development methodologies, as well as DevOps and CI/CD practices.
• As a person, you have the following traits: Taking ownership. Comfortable taking the lead on tasks. Earn trust, think big, and take calculated risks. You collaborate with team members to work towards common goals. Solid problem-solving skills and comfortable questioning assumptions and as-is. Exhibits a consistent approach and a creative mindset. Thrives in a collaborative environment and values teamwork.
• Like to have fun at work and positivity comes easily to you.
• Excellent English verbal and communication skills.

BENEFITS

• Global hybrid work policy - We ask you to work 2 days a week from the office. If you choose you can work remotely the other days. Of course you are welcome at the office if that is your preference.
• Growth and innovation - Every 6th sprint is reserved for planning and innovation. So, with regular intervals you have a chance to explore and learn new skills or improve something that you believe will be beneficial to you, your team or the application.
• Self-Direction - High degree of self-organization. Each team and developer have a high degree of freedom to plan, organize and design their work.
• Inclusive and diverse company culture.
• Work-life balance – We believe that an equilibrium between professional responsibilities makes us all the best version of ourselves, both in private life and as colleagues in the workplace.
• Empowerment – We believe that all voices are valuable and must be heard. You will be involved in shaping our work processes.

WHO WE ARE

For over 50 years, we have worked closely with investment and asset managers to become the world’s leading provider of integrated investment management solutions. We are 3,000+ colleagues with a broad range of nationalities, educations, professional experiences, ages, and backgrounds. SimCorp is an independent subsidiary of the Deutsche Börse Group. Following the recent merger with Axioma, we leverage the combined strength of our brands to provide an industry-leading, full, front-to-back offering for our clients.

SimCorp is an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds, without regard to race, gender, age, disability, or any other protected status under applicable law. We are committed to building a culture where diverse perspectives and expertise are integrated into our everyday work. We believe in the continual growth and development of our employees, so that we can provide best-in-class solutions to our clients.

#Li-Hybrid

SimCorp is a provider of industry-leading integrated investment management solutions for the global buy side. Founded in 1971, with more than 3,000 employees across five continents, SimCorp is a truly global technology leader that empowers more than half of the world’s top 100 financial companies through its integrated platform, services, and partner ecosystem. SimCorp is a subsidiary of Deutsche Börse Group. As of 2024, SimCorp includes Axioma, the leading provider of risk and management and portfolio optimization solutions for the global buy side.