Senior Software Developer

Company Description

ABOUT IQ-EQ

We’re a leading Investor Services group offering end-to-end services in administration, accounting, reporting, regulatory and compliance needs of the investment sector worldwide. 

We employ a global workforce of 5,500+ people across 25 jurisdictions and have assets under administration (AUA) exceeding US$750 billion. We work with 13 of the world’s top 15 private equity firms.

Our services are underpinned by a Group-wide commitment to ESG and best-in-class technology including a global data platform and innovative proprietary tools supported by in-house experts.

Above all, what makes us different is our people. Operating as trusted partners to our clients, we deliver intelligent solutions through a combination of technical expertise and strong relationships based on deep client understanding. 

We’re driven by our Group purpose, to power people and possibilities.

Job Description

The Senior Software Developer will be responsible leading the design, delivery and maintenance of full stack applications. 

Lead and mentor junior developers to ensure the delivery of high-quality software applications. 

To be proactive in the continual improvement of application services. 

Proactively anticipate issues and be responsible for the ongoing maintenance of active applications. 

Responsible for the development of full stack applications using industry best practice techniques for performance and security. 

Providing out of hours support in the rare event of critical issues (no on-call). 

Tasks 

• Designing and implementing bespoke applications across the full stack. 
• Working with system architects to design systems. 
• Working closely with other developers, database administrators, architects and business and systems analysts. 
• Responding to application issues as and when they arrive. 
• Peer reviewing other’s work. 
• Striving for continuous improvement through the use of performance benchmarking, developing automated testing and automated deployment of application and database projects. 
• Identifying areas for performance improvement in our application and SQL database stack. 
• Continuously develop self, keeping apprised of developments in the technology industry. 

Key competencies for position and level (see Group Competency model) 

• Communicates Effectively – Adjusting communication style to fit the audience & message. Providing timely information to help others across the organisation. Encourages the open expression of diverse ideas and opinions 
• Excellent written and spoken English 
• Action Orientated – Readily taking action on challenges without unnecessary planning and identifies new opportunities, taking ownership of them 
• Interpersonal Savvy – Relating comfortably with people across all levels, functions, cultures & geographies. Builds rapport in an open, friendly & accepting way 

Key behaviours we expect to see 

In addition to demonstrating our Group Values (Authentic, Bold, and Collaborative), the role holder will be expected to demonstrate the following: 

• Facilitate open and frank debate to drive forward improvement 
• Willingness to learn, develop, and keep abreast of technological developments 
• A keen drive, a vision for continuous improvement and seeing things through 
• An analytical mind, excellent problem-solving & diagnostic skills, attention to detail 

Qualifications

Required Experience

Education / professional qualifications 

• Degree level education is preferred but equivalent professional experience in Software Development is acceptable 

Background experience 

• A minimum of 6 years’ professional experience in a software developer role 
• Experience of developing, deploying and maintain a variety of applications 

Technical 

• SQL 2019 and above 
• .NET 6.0 and above 
• .Net Framework 4.x 
• C# 
• JavaScript 
• CSS 
• Experience of using Git preferred 

Languages

• English 

Additional Information

OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU AND THE ENVIRONMENT

As a forward-looking business, sustainability is integral to our strategy and operations. Our sustainability depends on us building and maintaining meaningful, long-term relationships with all our stakeholders – including our employees, clients, and local communities – while also reducing our impact on our natural environment.

There is always more we can, and should do, to improve – whether in relation to our people, our clients, our planet, or our governance. Our ongoing success as a business depends on our sustainability and agility in a changing and challenging global landscape. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and diverse culture for our people, led by our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion steering committee.

Our learning and development programmes and systems (including PowerU and MyCampus) enable us to invest in growing our employees’ careers, while our hybrid working approach supports our employees in achieving balance and flexibility while remaining connected to their colleagues. We want to empower our 5,500+ employees - from 94 nationalities, speaking 41 languages across 25 countries - to each achieve their potential. Through IQ-EQ Launchpad we support women managers launching their first fund, in an environment where only 15% of all private equity and venture capital firms are gender balanced.

We’re committed to growing long-term relationships with our clients and supporting them in achieving their objectives. We understand that our client’s sustainability and success leads to our sustainability and success. We’re emotionally invested in our clients right from the beginning.