Senior Software Engineer - Investment Foundation

C# & APL SENIOR 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 as a C# & APL Senior Software 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 and expertise are 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.  

WHY SIMCORP, WHY NOW 

Simcorp is growing rapidly in the market and we see increasing demand from existing and potential clients. That’s why SimCorp is investing in creating a development area Area that is placed uniquely in our Product development ecosystem to meet our top priority strategic decisions and deliver valuable outcomes for our clients. You would be working on topics that touch different areas of Simcorp Dimension which places you in a unique position to view.

WHAT YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR 

As a Senior Engineer, you will help drive both technical excellence and team execution, end-to-end: 

• 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.  

• Collaborate closely with team members and participate in Code Reviews

• 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 specific requirements.   

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS 

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field.   

• 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. 

• 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). 

• Acquaintance with AI tools and ML is a plus

BENEFITS     

Benefits Competitive salary, bonus scheme, and pension are essential for any work agreement. However, at SimCorp, 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 workplace model. 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 never just only one route, we practice an individual approach to professional development to support the direction you want to take.     

NEXT STEPS     

Please click below to apply or get in touch with Aditya Gurijala, Recruitment Consultant or you may send an email to aditya.gurijala@simcorp.com  to learn more about the vacancy and what SimCorp has to offer regarding salary, benefits, and perks. Applications are continuously assessed, so please send your CV in English as soon as possible. If you are interested in being a part of SimCorp but are not sure this role is the right fit, submit your CV anyway. SimCorp is on an exciting growth journey, and our Talent Acquisition Team is ready to help you discover the right role for you. The approximate time to consider your CV is three weeks. We are eager to continually improve our talent acquisition process and make everyone’s experience positive and valuable. Therefore, during the process, we will ask you to provide your feedback, which is highly appreciated.