A high-growth platform provider, Winterflood Business Services, is currently seeking a Mid-level Software Developer in a team responsible for building & running Client Operations solutions and systems.
Industry leading software & technology solution development & performance across the WBS on-prem & cloud infrastructure. All security standards should be met with development adhering to best practice and governance.
Technical system development support to a broad set of core business processes which support Client Operations (Corporate Actions, Transfers, Static Data, Book Costs, Settlement, Client Money, Payments, Transaction Reporting, Fees & Reconciliations).
Communication to all levels of the business (including and up to Board Level) of progress, performance and planning.
Key Responsibilities :
Build and maintain industry leading software & technology solution development & monitor performance across the WBS on-prem & cloud infrastructure.
All security standards should be met with development adhering to best practice and governance
Provide technical system development support to a broad set of core business processes which support Client Operations (Corporate Actions, Transfers, Static Data, Book Costs, Settlement, Client Money, Payments, Transaction Reporting, Fees & Reconciliations)
Deliver all approved business change to a high standard. This includes fixing live issues, implementing service enhancements and delivering business and client projects & initiatives
Ensure all processes, designs, components and flows are documented and maintained centrally and to the agreed standard. Sufficient controls must be deployed to manage risks and exceptions in a timely manner
Ensure all software & technology solution design, development & delivery follow appropriate governance process and policy
Write clean and healthy structured, well documented code with a focus on adopting an agile DevOps approach promoting the concept of feature flagging where possible
Build automated testing where possible and partner with Quality Assurance & User Acceptance Testing teams to ensure robust testing and appropriate sign-off
Ensure the provision of technical oversight of all software delivery including the completion of a detailed run book setting out the change, risk assessment and recovery plan
Stay aware of latest data protection and security threats and to make sure we mitigate against these risks
Own all assigned 2nd line (Compliance & Risk) and 3rd line (Audit) actions and ensure they are completed by the agreed deadline
Encourage and support a culture of innovation and forward thinking
Build strong relationships with other functions and business units to collectively achieve WBS strategic priorities and goals
Share knowledge and experience with others
Contribute to research & design through horizon scanning in respect of long-term technological requirements or advancements which may meet future needs and / or to provide WBS with strategic and competitive advantage
Communication to all levels of the business (including and up to Board Level) of progress, performance and planning
Manage the day-to-day oversight of WBS Technology, raising any issues to the Lead Developer as appropriate
Own live issues & incidents where assigned ensuring all facts are established, communication of updates & resolution and a root cause is identified with a supporting plan to fix
Ensure proactive communication with all internal stakeholders particularly with respect to Client Operations priorities & tasks
Ensure complete adherence to; and understanding of; the risk and compliance frameworks set out by the IT Director, Head of Compliance, and the wider Group as a whole
Qualifications, Skills and Attributes :
3 years proven experience in software delivery
C# / .Net Core experience essential with preferably some of the following : SQL Server
MongoDB
Messaging patterns and technology (NServiceBus / RabbitMQ / ActiveMQ)
Angular / AngularJS
Extensive experience working with microservice architectures
Commercial experience of building / supporting high-volume transaction systems
Application monitoring (ideally, AppInsights)
Docker / Kubernetes
Design / architecture patterns
Knowledge of cloud solutions desired but the will to learn will be key as we can provide this exposure
Strong grasp of best coding practice and architectural awareness, in addition to solving complex problems.
Commercial mindset, able to negotiate effectively with senior stakeholders
Financial Services or a regulated sector experience considered an advantage
Knowledge of investment operational processes considered an advantage
Mandatory Qualification : A degree in a relevant IT specialism or proven experience to the same level
At Close Brothers we look to recruit individuals from all different backgrounds and encourage you to apply even if you don’t tick every box.
We celebrate diversity, promote inclusivity and are open to discuss flexible work options to help you balance your work and home life.
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