Lead Software Engineer

SimCorp is a leading provider of integrated investment management solutions with over 50 years of experience and 3,000+ employees. As part of the Deutsche Börse Group and following a merger with Axioma, it offers a full front-to-back offering for investment and asset managers worldwide. The Investment Operations Product Area delivers functionalities for efficient operations users and automation capabilities across financial institutions' workflows.

• Bachelor's or master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in software engineering with combined Dev QA responsibilities.
• Expertise in .NET / C# and working knowledge of Angular.
• Impactful leadership experience improving team efficiency and project success.
• Extensive background in test automation (E2E, API, Integration) and test strategy.
• Solid experience in architecting and developing enterprise-scale applications.
• Extensive knowledge of Cloud and On-Prem infrastructures, including Microsoft Azure.
• Deep expertise in CI/CD pipelines and tools such as Git, TeamCity, and Azure DevOps.
• Thorough understanding of software architecture, design patterns, and Domain-Driven Design.
• Familiarity with XP practices such as TDD, pair programming, and continuous integration.
• Experience with relational databases (SQL).
• Readiness to learn APL with team support.
• Proficient English communication skills (Upper-Intermediate or higher).
• Ability to mentor, motivate, and guide a team toward technical excellence and efficient delivery.

Nice to have:

• Experience with Azure or similar cloud platforms.
• Background in FinTech or capital markets.
• Knowledge and experience in financial domain, fintech, derivatives (options, futures, swaps).

• Provide technical leadership in design, development, and testing.
• Define and own test architecture and quality strategy at team level.
• Balance active coding in C#, Angular, and APL with guiding automation initiatives.
• Drive adoption of automation-first practices across the team.
• Ensure high-quality delivery by monitoring coverage, test metrics, and quality KPIs.
• Mentor and coach engineers in development, automation, and testing skills.
• Represent QA Dev combined approach in cross-team forums.
• Collaborate with stakeholders (POs, TLs, architects) to align technical and quality goals.
• Conduct in-depth root cause analysis for complex defects and ensure preventive actions.
• Advocate for and implement improvements in tools, CI/CD pipelines, and engineering processes.
• Continuously assess and improve engineering processes, recommending new tools and technologies.
• Represent the team in technical forums and contribute to cross-team knowledge exchange.

SimCorp is an equal opportunity employer and requests applicants exclude personal data such as photos, age, or non-professional information to mitigate biases in the recruitment process.