Software Engineer - Seismic (Contract)

Who we're looking for 

We are seeking a seasoned, hands-on Software Engineer who consistently builds robust, scalable, and secure solutions with experience of the Seismic platform. The ideal candidate combines strong technical craftsmanship with excellent engineering standards, an eye for detail, and a continuous improvement mindset. Exposure to the financial services industry is important. The candidate should translate business requirements into high-quality technical solutions, apply best-practice engineering and DevOps disciplines, and show enthusiasm for innovation. They should be comfortable owning technical development from design through to production support. We are seeking an experienced with a proven track record of driving successful technology design and delivery. The ideal candidate should have high standards, an eye for detail, a continuous improvement mindset, and a strong analytical toolkit. A deep understanding of the financial services industry is essential. The candidate should be able to influence senior stakeholders, deliver business value, and demonstrate a passion for innovation. They should be comfortable working in a pre-programme mobilisation environment as well as supporting analysis on in flight delivery programmes through to production .

The candidate will have experience working with Seismic, Salesforce, and custom platform APIs and needs strong integration and backend skills. They should understand RESTful services, CRM data syncing, and event-driven architecture to keep sales and enablement content aligned.

API & Integration Proficiency: Hands-on design and consumption of REST APIs, handling webhooks, and managing rate limits across third-party platforms.

CRM Ecosystem Knowledge: Experience with Salesforce architecture, including data synchronization, user mapping, and embedding apps into Sales Cloud.

Backend & Data Skills: Proficiency in a language like Python, C#, or Node.js, alongside database management (SQL/PostgreSQL) to audit and reconcile synced logs.

Authentication & Security: Managing secure cross-platform authentication flows, token handling, and role-based access permissions

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 happening at Schroders. Technology is shaping our business more and more, creating numerous opportunities. As a significant financial player, we can put substantial backing behind good ideas. While we have enormous responsibilities to our clients and shareholders, 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 

The  Client Group Technology Management department at Schroders is a global technology change delivery function that oversees and executes all technology delivery within the organization. The Content Enablement team sits within Client Technology and is responsible for all platforms associated with Client facing Technology.

What you’ll do 

• Contribute to the technical design and hands-on development of high-quality, scalable, and secure solutions across the Salesforce platform, spanning both our Public and Private businesses.

• Apply engineering standards, code quality practices, and technical governance, ensuring solutions are maintainable, performant, and aligned to architectural principles.

• Build integrations connecting Seismic and Salesforce with upstream and downstream platforms to enable joined-up client journeys and high-quality, trusted data. 

• Apply DevOps practices—CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and release management—to accelerate delivery and reduce risk.

• Contribute to proof-of-value and proof-of-concept builds to test ideas and de-risk delivery.

• Explore emerging AI capabilities—including Seismic Salesforce Einstein and Agentforce—to enhance productivity and client engagement, delivering practical use cases.

• Take part in code reviews and knowledge-sharing to support the technical capability of the team.

The knowledge, experience and qualifications you need 

• Solid, demonstrable hands-on Seismic and Salesforce development experience, including strong Apex, Lightning Web Components, Flows, and declarative configuration.

• Seismic Platform and a Salesforce Certified Platform Developer I is required; Platform Developer II is strongly preferred. Salesforce Certified Administrator is expected, and integration or architecture-track certifications (e.g. Integration Architect, Application Architect, MuleSoft) are desirable.

• Proven integration experience using REST/SOAP APIs or middleware such as MuleSoft to connect Salesforce with other systems.

• Strong experience of DevOps and CI/CD tooling (e.g. Git, Copado, Gearset, Azure DevOps), automated testing, and release management on the Salesforce platform.

• A good understanding of Seismic and Salesforce architecture, data modelling, security, governor limits, and platform best practices.

• Good eye for detail and a strong track record of producing high-quality technical solutions and well-tested code.

• Engineering experience across different capabilities, systems or teams; a breadth of (positive) experiences is valued alongside depth.

• A solid understanding of the end-to-end SDLC (Agile, Waterfall, hybrid etc.) and modern engineering disciplines.

• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.

• Willingness to work with global colleagues and stakeholders and sensitivity to cultural differences, time zones etc.

   

What you'll be like

The ideal candidate for the Software Engineer role will be a pragmatic and collaborative team member who takes pride in engineering craftsmanship and delivering business value. They will take ownership of technical design and hands-on development tasks, using their initiative to break down complex challenges and organise their own work. Comfortable engaging credibly with technical peers and stakeholders, this individual will welcome and act on feedback. Their curiosity will drive the exploration of new tools, patterns, and AI-enabled solutions, ultimately contributing to platform quality and strong project outcomes. 

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.