Lead Software Engineer - Investment Foundation

SimCorp; India; Hybrid; INR 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus scheme

Pension

Hybrid work model

IP sprints for skill development

Job summary

SimCorp in India seeks a C# & APL Lead Software Engineer to drive backend design and implementation for Investment Foundation. You will shape architecture, ensure performance, and collaborate with product and cross-site teams to deliver high-impact functionality.

The role requires 5+ years of software development, strong C#/.NET experience, and a willingness to learn APL. A hybrid work model and opportunities for skill development are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in computer science, information technology, or related field.
• 5+ years of software development experience.
• Strong fundamentals: object-oriented design, architecture patterns, clean code.
• Solid experience in C#/.NET (Core/Framework) and building backend systems.
• Familiarity with APIs (REST/streaming) and messaging concepts.
• Proficient with Git for version control.
• Experience with automated testing and CI/CD.
• Knowledge of AI tools and ML is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of backend systems in APL (current core).
• Architect scalable, secure, high-performance solutions for cloud-native Azure.
• Mentor engineers through code reviews and agile planning.
• Collaborate with Product and engineering to deliver fast, reliable, maintainable code.
• Drive code quality via unit & integration testing, CI/CD, engineering standards.
• Identify bottlenecks and bugs and implement sustainable fixes.
• Use Git-based workflows in a CI environment.
• Collaborate with cross-located teams and stakeholders.

Skills

C#/.NET

APIs & Microservices

Git

CI/CD

Unit testing

Azure

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Git

Azure

REST APIs

Job description

C# & APL Lead Software Engineer in SimCorp, Investment Foundation

Are you a passionate developer with an agile mindset? And would you like to be a strategically important part of the organization in one of the world’s leading software providers within the Fintech industry? Then you should join SimCorp asaC#&APL Senior/LeadSoftware Engineer!

WHO WE ARE?

For over 50 years, we have worked closely with large and global investment and asset managers to become the world’s leading provider of integrated investment management solutions. We are 2,500+ colleagues with a broad range of nationalities,educational backgrounds, professional experiences, ages, and backgrounds in general. SimCorp is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a culture where diverse perspectives andexpertiseare integrated in 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. While striving to deliver client value, we believe it is vital to consider our people and our planet in every business decision we make.Acting responsibly is not optional. It is essential.

WHY THIS ROLE IS IMPORTANT TO US

We are building and evolving Investment Foundation, a top-priority project for SimCorp right now and we are building this area to meet our strategic decisions and deliver more outcomes. We are looking for an experienced Software Engineer with expertise in C#, a deep understanding of its ecosystems and a strong background in object-oriented programming. The ideal candidate should be familiar with the .NET framework, skilled in designing and implementing architectural patterns. Additionally, proficiency in automated testing platforms, unit tests, and Git for code versioning, along with experience in Azure environments, is highly desirable. You will be part of an engineering team, contributing to everything from architecture and component design to performance and accessibility and responsible for delivering functionality that enables clients to make investment decisions with our back-office applications.The ideal candidate should have an eagerness to learn APL (A Programming Language). Prior experience with APL isn’t required, we provide comprehensive training and a supportive environment to help you succeed. Our company also partly owns Dyalog APL, ensuring the language remains actively maintained and relevant. For now, the most of our work is done in APL.

WHAT YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR

• Lead design and development of backend systems in APL (current core).
• Architect scalable, secure, high-performance solutions as we move toward cloud-native approaches on Microsoft Azure.
• Mentor and guide engineers through code reviews, technical planning and agile ways of working.
• Partner closely with Product and engineering peers to deliver outcomes that matter, fast feedback, reliable delivery and maintainable code.
• Drive code quality and reliability via unit testing, integration testing, CI/CD and pragmatic engineering standards.
• Identify performance bottlenecks and bugs and devise sustainable solutions.
• Use Git-based workflows and work effectively in a continuous integration environment.
• Collaborate with cross-located teams and contribute to shared ways of working across sites.
• Require excellent business and communication skills and to be able to understand client specificrequirements.

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in computer science, information technology, ora relatedfield.
• 5+ years of software development experience.
• Strong engineering fundamentals: object-oriented design, architecture patterns, clean code, and pragmatic problem solving.
• Solid experience in C#/.NET (Core/Framework) and building backend systems (APIs, services, integrations).
• Familiarity with APIs (REST/streaming patterns) and messaging concepts (e.g., service bus patterns).
• Proficient understanding of code versioning tools such as Git.
• Experience with automated testing and CI/CD, plus strong code review habits.
• Acquaintance with AI tools and ML is a plus.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Comfortable collaborating with multiple stakeholders and communicating clearly in an international environment.

APL READINESS

You don’t need prior APL experience. What matters is curiosity and willingness to learn. We provide training and a supportive environment to help you succeed, and SimCorp partly owns Dyalog APL, helping ensure the language remains actively maintained and relevant.

NICE-TO-HAVE

• FinTech / regulated-industry experience.
• Exposure to vector-based or functional languages (helpful for ramping up in APL).
• Experiencein a technical leadership role.

BENEFITS

• Competitive salary, bonus scheme, and pension are essential for any work agreement.
• We believe we can offer more. Therefore, in addition to the traditional benefit scheme, we provide an excellent work & life balance: flexible work hours, and a hybrid workplacemodel.
• On top of that, we have IP sprints where you have time you can spend on mastering your skills as well as contributing to the company’s development.
• There is neverjust onlyone route,we practice an individual approach to professional development to support the direction you want to take.

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.

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