Software Engineer - Client Technology

Who we’re looking for

We are looking for a Software Engineer to join the Client Engagement and Digital Content Platforms Team. 

You will be naturally inquisitive and logical whilst demonstrating the ability to work with (and understand the demands of) various business and technology stakeholders.

You will be keen to learn and develop your tool kit, share new ideas and question what, how and why things are done.

About Us

Schroders is a global investment manager which provides active asset management, wealth management and investment solutions. We aim to provide excellent investment performance to clients through active management. We serve a diverse client base that includes pension schemes, insurance companies, sovereign wealth funds, endowments, foundations, high net worth individuals, family offices, as well as end clients through partnerships with distributors, financial advisers, and online platforms.

Established in 1804, we have around 5,500 people across 36 global locations. Schroders' success can be attributed to its diversified business model, spanning different asset classes, client types and geographies.

Technology at Schroders

There's a huge amount of change going on at Schroders. Technology's shaping our business more and more, so there are many opportunities waiting to be grabbed.  And because we're a big financial player, we can put hefty backing behind good ideas.

We're a serious business – we have enormous responsibilities to our clients and shareholders. But just because we're suited and booted, that doesn't make us stuffy; our tech teams are friendlier and more informal than you might expect.

The base

We moved into our new HQ in the City of London in 2018. We’re close to our clients, in the heart of the UK’s financial centre. And we have everything we need to work flexibly.

The team

IT at Schroders is not just about technology; it's about problem solving using cutting edge technology to support the business and deliver high end solutions. We encourage innovation and value excellence. We are a global function that’s managed locally and this allows us to develop and deploy systems and processes across our international offices.

Client Engagement and Digital Content Platforms is responsible for delivering solutions which help us get ever closer to understanding and supporting our Clients, the products and experiences we create are used across Europe, the Americas and Asia Pacific.

You will work in an Agile development team within Schroders Client Engagement and Digital Content Platforms team, part of Asset Management Platform and the wider Global Technology function. You will be gathering, understanding and providing technology solutions across the wider Schroders business in an iterative and fast-moving environment.

The Asset Management Platform department at Schroders is a global technology change delivery function that oversees and executes all technology delivery within the organisation. 

By leveraging diverse capabilities, Asset Management Platform ensures the successful execution of technology initiatives while driving innovation and efficiency across the organisation.

We also recognise that successfully balancing personal and professional commitments brings out the best in our teams and therefore all roles in Global Technology are reviewed for suitability for flexible working arrangements.  At present with this specific opportunity it is expected to require 5 working days per week. We passionately believe that individual performance is enhanced by embracing the whole individual and structuring a working environment that supports them. 

What you’ll do

Representing the Client Engagement and Digital Content Platforms team to multiple stakeholders across numerous projects to ensure the delivery of software solutions to deliver business benefit. Key aspects of the role will include:

• A strategic thinker with strong vision for modern software platforms.

• Development of requirements into flexible, strategic solutions.

• Performing analysis to support the requirement and evaluate the viability of the solution.

• Work closely with the analysts, engineers, testers, and support teams to understand and deliver the requirement.

• Taking ownership of your own work and shared responsibility for the team.

• Support the full SDLC through to implementation and production support.

   

The knowledge, experience, and qualifications you need:

• Strong development skills, including Azure, Python, React.

• Proficient in using AI tooling to enhance the development lifecycle.

• Experience in DevOps, automated deployments, and source control tools.

• Performance tuning processes dealing with large data sets.

• Good all-round technical knowledge to help find the best solution to a requirement.

• Able to deliver well-structured and tested software.

• Working with senior stakeholders and users.

• Logical, structured thought processes and good problem-solving.

• Relationship management and business engagement.

• Create solutions which that are reliable and resilient and managed end-to-end by the delivery team.

• Snowflake development experience.

   

The knowledge, experience and qualifications that will help:

• Experience of Financial Services and data knowledge.

• Development experience using Azure.

• Familiar with Agile delivery methodologies.

• Experience productionising applications powered by AI.

• Able to engage with stakeholders in both Business and Technology.

• Multi-disciplined and able to provide support throughout SDLC.

• Knowledge of test automation techniques, such as TDD.

• Capable of balancing timely delivery against strategic development.

• Pro-active and delivery-focused.

   

What you’ll be like:

• A team-oriented individual.

• Flexible, self-motivated, enthusiastic, and willing to learn.

• A critical thinker who’s able to look at things from different angles.

• Great at unpicking a problem from start to end, owning and delivering the solution.

• Able to work under pressure, on several priorities at once.

• Great at working with other people, sharing, and communicating decisions but can also worked without supervision.

• Keen to improve what we do for our clients.

   

We recognise potential, whoever you are:

Our purpose is to deliver excellent investment performance to clients through active management. We believe diverse perspectives and an inclusive culture help us make better decisions and achieve better outcomes for our clients. That's why inclusion is a strategic priority for us, and we are an equal opportunities employer. You are welcome here, regardless of your age, disability, gender identity, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, socio-economic background, or any other protected characteristic.

We will consider flexible working arrangements for all roles and provide reasonable accommodations to support applicants and employees, including those with neurodiversity, disability, or physical and mental health needs. For more information, please visit our FAQs.