Employer: DWS Group

Title: Senior C# Developer (Full Stack)

Location: London

About DWS:

Today, markets face a whole new set of pressures – but also a whole lot of opportunity too. Opportunity to innovate differently. Opportunity to invest responsibly. And opportunity to make change.

Join us at DWS, and you can be part of an industry-leading firm with a global presence. You can lead ambitious opportunities and shape the future of investing. You can support our clients, local communities, and the environment.

We’re looking for creative thinkers and innovators to join us as the world continues to transform. As whole markets change, one thing remains clear; our people always work together to capture the opportunities of tomorrow. That’s why we are ‘Investors for a new now’.

As investors on behalf of our clients, it is our role to find investment solutions. Ensuring the best possible foundation for our clients’ financial future. And in return, we’ll give you the support and platform to develop new skills, make an impact and work alongside some of the industry’s greatest thought leaders. This is your chance to achieve your goals and lead an extraordinary career.

This is your chance to invest in your future.

Team / division overview

The Engineering team support the Passive Investments Portfolio business and are responsible for the definition of the Target State Architecture. The team are responsible for adherence to rules and defined roadmap, provide horizontal oversight and architectural and technical governance. You will be working in the front office team which works directly with the business and supports the Passive Investments Portfolio business.

The DWS Passive Asset Management business forms a key pillar of DWS’s overall client offering. With more than 20 years of experience as a leading provider of the full spectrum of passive investment capabilities, Passive Asset Management has over Euro 200bn of assets under management for our clients in passive portfolios.

Role Details:

As a Senior C# Developer you will (be):

• Supporting the development of the .NET based technology platform, serving the investment function.

• Designing and developing software solutions aligning with architecture, risk and operational processes.

• Implementing SDLC processes to produce code of highest quality.

• Aligning with goals of business stakeholders and owning the delivery of modules.

• Supporting the portfolio managers and other non-developers (who are working with technologies such as VBA and Python).

• Supporting the current platform and process which is a constellation of Excel spreadsheets and databases.

• Improving and developing the platform and end user applications.

• Working as a SME/Lead for Agile teams.

We are looking for:

• An ability and desire to adapt to different technology stacks is key over a specialism in a particular ecosystem who can work in the dynamic environment that comes with a front office role.

• Strong programming skills in .NET (C#) is essential, VBA/Python knowledge is valuable, additional languages such as Java would be beneficial.

• Strong understanding of relational databases (MS Sql/Oracle).

• Experience in frontend JavaScript frameworks like React, Angular or Node.

• Experience within Asset Management / Investment Banking is essential.

• Strong passive investment related product knowledge with exposure to Index, Passive/Synthetic and/or Derivative instruments is beneficial.

• Proficiency in the use of automation of all Microsoft Office applications is essential.

• Knowledge of the relevant products of Bloomberg, Reuters, Barra, Aladdin, along with portfolio and risk analytics systems would also be beneficial.

What we’ll offer you:

At DWS we’re serious about diversity, equity and creating an inclusive culture where colleagues can be themselves sand it’s important to us that you enjoy coming to work - feeling healthy, happy and rewarded. At DWS, you’ll have access to a range of benefits which you can choose from to create a personalised plan unique to your lifestyle. Whether you’re interested in healthcare, company perks, or are thinking about your retirement plan, there’s something for everyone.

Some of our core benefits:

• 30 days’ holiday + bank holidays, with the option to purchase additional days

• A non-contributory pension scheme, up to 10%

• Physical and Mental Health Well-Being benefits including (but not limited to) Private Medical Cover, a complimentary GP service and the support of Mental Health First Aiders

• Family friendly benefits including generous parental leave packages (supporting all variations of family set-ups), to healthcare plans and travel insurance

• The opportunity to support our CSR strategy which is focused on combatting climate change and achieving greater social justice. You can make donations to our partner organisations or take part in corporate volunteering opportunities in your local communities by providing on hand support.

DWS’ Hybrid Working model in the UK is designed to find the right balance between in-person collaboration and engagement in the office, which is core to our working culture, and working from home. Employees who wish to sign-up to our Hybrid Working model are required to work in the office two days a week, and given the flexibility to work from home for the remaining three.

Some business groups may need you to spend more time in the office, but this will be discussed and made clear as part of your application and interview process. We will continue to review and evolve our working environments and methods to ensure that we are working in the best way possible for our people.

If you require any adjustments or changes to be made to the interview process for any reason including, or related to a disability or long-term health condition, then please contact your recruiter and let them know what assistance you may need. Examples of adjustments include providing a change to the format of the interview, or providing assistance when at the DWS office. This will not affect your application and your recruitment team will discuss options with you.