Principal Software Engineer for Collateral and Derivatives

WHY THIS ROLE IS IMPORTANT TO US  

Do you want to grow as a Full-Stack Developer by working on complex enterprise-grade solutions in a global fintech company?
 At SimCorp, we build products that power investment management and financial institutions worldwide.

As part of our Collateral Management Product Area, you will contribute to the development of enterprise products within the Collateral and Derivatives domain. You will collaborate with colleagues from Ukraine, Poland, Denmark, Austria, and Germany, while gaining deep expertise in applied finance and modern software engineering practices.

WHAT YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR 

As a Senior Developer in a self-organized Scrum team, you will:

• Design, implement, and maintain new features across both front-end and back-end (SOA).
• Take technical ownership of feature delivery, ensuring high quality, scalability, and performance.
• Drive automation-first approach: design, implement, and maintain E2E, API, Integration tests.
• Perform manual exploratory testing for complex scenarios.
• Define test strategies at feature/module level.
• Collaborate closely with Product Owners, Technical Leads, and teammates during analysis, refinement, and development.
• Contribute to architectural discussions and influence technical decisions.
• Mentor and support less experienced engineers through pair programming, code reviews, and knowledge sharing.
• Drive improvements in automation, CI/CD pipelines, and development tools.
• Ensure adherence to engineering best practices (XP, TDD, clean code).
• Actively contribute to Sprint Reviews/Demos and continuous process improvements.

We are looking for an experienced engineer with strong technical and collaborative skills:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field.
• 5+ years of professional experience with C# and Angular.
• Proven experience in designing and developing enterprise applications. in .NET / C# and working knowledge of Angular.
• Proven experience in automation frameworks and CI/CD.
• Solid understanding of manual testing techniques and QA best practices.
• Strong understanding of Cloud and On-Prem infrastructures.
• Deep knowledge of CI/CD processes and tools (Git, TeamCity, Azure DevOps).
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure and building/managing pipelines.
• Readiness to learn APL.
• Solid understanding of software architecture and design patterns (experience with Domain-Driven Design is a plus).
• Familiarity with XP practices (TDD, pair programming, CI).
• Experience with relational databases (SQL).
• Strong English communication skills (Upper-Intermediate or higher), written and spoken.
• Ability to mentor, guide, and inspire other developers.

BENEFITS    

• Flexible working hours and hybrid model - 2 days in the office, 3 days remote 

• Modern office (next to Wilanowska metro station) with quiet zones and ergonomic workstations 

• Base salary with annual bonus structure  

• Holiday allowance upon a 2-week vacation 

• Occasional remote work across Poland and international options available (up to 24 days domestic, 20 days international per year - subject to internal policy) 

• Employer-paid Medicover Platinum healthcare package (employee-paid family upgrade available) 

• Multisport card with 75% employer contribution 

• Unum group life insurance (employee-paid upgrade available) 

• Medicover travel insurance for private trips and global business travel insurance 

• Possibility to join Deutsche Börse Group Share Plan (eligible after 1 year) 

• Copyrights program for certain roles  

• Possibility to develop your career in an international environment 

• Professional training and courses provided by SimCorp 

• Polish language classes for foreign employees; German and English classes based on business needs 

• Integration events, volunteering initiatives and employee-led clubs 

Compensation ranges are being disclosed at the initial stage of candidate engagement.

NEXT STEPS    

Please click below to apply 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.