Principal Software Engineer
WHAT MAKES US, US
Join some of the most innovative thinkers in FinTech as we lead the evolution of financial technology. If you are an innovative, curious, collaborative person who embraces challenges and wants to grow, learn and pursue outcomes with our prestigious financial clients, say Hello to SimCorp!
At its foundation, SimCorp is guided by our values — caring, customer success-driven, collaborative, curious, and courageous. Our people-centered organization focuses on skills development, relationship building, and client success. We take pride in cultivating an environment where all team members can grow, feel heard, valued, and empowered.
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WHY THIS ROLE IS IMPORTANT TO US
We are seeking a Principal Software Engineer who will be responsible for designing, developing, and delivering software solutions that meet both business and client requirements. With typically 11+ years of experience, this role involves leading engineering projects, providing technical guidance, and ensuring the scalability, performance, and quality of software systems.
The Principal Software Engineer collaborates closely with product management, design, and other engineering teams to define technical solutions and integrate them into the product development lifecycle. This position necessitates advanced problem-solving skills, expertise in software engineering practices, and the ability to mentor teammates.
WHAT YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR
You will be using multiple technologies, and your responsibilities will also include:
Lead the design and development of complex software solutions, ensuring they meet business and client needs.
Provide technical leadership, guidance, and mentorship to other engineers, creating a culture of innovation and excellence.
Collaborate in cross-functional teams, including product management and quality assurance, to ensure seamless integration of solutions into the product.
Review and improve software design, architecture, and implementation to ensure performance, scalability, and maintainability.
Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues, ensuring the timely delivery of high-quality solutions.
Stay up to date with emerging technologies and best practices, continuously improving engineering processes and solutions.
Contribute to the development of technical documentation and ensure alignment with product specifications and user requirements.
Participate in code reviews and ensure adherence to coding standards and best practices.
Facilitate design discussions and work break down with team and stakeholders.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Most importantly, you can see yourself contributing and thriving in the position described above. How you gained the skills needed for doing that is less important. We expect you to be good at several of the following and be able to - and interested in - learning the rest.
Programming
Deep expertise in .NET Core, C#, and Angular frameworks.
Solid focus on code quality, maintainability, security, and documentation.
Champion of coding standards, design patterns, and best practices across the team.
Databases & Data Structures
DevOps & CI/CD Practices
Solid understanding of Azure DevOps and modern CI/CD pipelines.
Advocate of automation, Infrastructure as Code (IaC) with Azure Bicep, and continuous testing.
Cloud Technologies
Proficient grasp of Azure cloud services (App Services, Functions, Storage, Key Vault, Azure AD B2C etc).
Experienced in architecting cloud‑native solutions around microservices including good experience with containerization (Docker) and cloud security best practices.
Design & Planning
Design software features, evaluating size, risks and planning implementation, task breakdown and efficient collaboration.
Debugging & Problem Solving
Resolves complex, multi‑service issues across distributed systems.
Improves system resilience and prevents recurrence through root‑cause analysis and system‑level fixes.
WHAT WE VALUE
Azure certifications (e.g., AZ-900, AZ-204).
Experience with containerization (Docker, Container Apps)
BENEFITS
Global hybrid work policy - We ask you to work 2 days a week from the office. If you choose you can work remotely the other days. Of course you are welcome at the office if that is your preference.
Growth and innovation - Every 6th sprint is reserved for planning and innovation. So, with regular intervals you have a chance to explore and learn new skills or improve something that you believe will be beneficial to you, your team or the application.
Self-Direction - High degree of self-organization. Each team and developer have a high degree of freedom to plan, organize and design their work.
Inclusive and diverse company culture
Work-life balance – We believe that an equilibrium between professional responsibilities makes us all the best version of ourselves, both in private life and as colleagues in the workplace
Empowerment – We believe that all voices are valuable and must be heard. You will be involved in shaping our work processes
NEXT STEPS
Please send us your application in English via our career site as soon as possible, we process incoming applications continually. Please note that only applications sent through our system will be processed. At SimCorp, we recognize that bias can unintentionally occur in the recruitment process. To uphold fairness and equal opportunities for all applicants, we kindly ask you to exclude personal data such as photo, age, or any non-professional information from your application. Thank you for aiding us in our endeavor to mitigate biases in our recruitment process.
If you are interested in being a part of SimCorp but are not sure this role is suitable, submit your CV anyway. SimCorp is on an exciting growth journey, and our Talent Acquisition Team is ready to assist 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.
WHO WE ARE
For over 50 years, we have worked closely with investment and asset managers to become the world’s leading provider of integrated investment management solutions. We are 3,000+ colleagues with a broad range of nationalities, educations, professional experiences, ages, and backgrounds.
SimCorp is an independent subsidiary of the Deutsche Börse Group. Following the recent merger with Axioma, we leverage the combined strength of our brands to provide an industry-leading, full, front-to-back offering for our clients.
SimCorp is an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds, without regard to race, gender, age, disability, or any other protected status under applicable law. We are committed to building a culture where diverse perspectives and expertise are integrated into our everyday work. We believe in the continual growth and development of our employees, so that we can provide best-in-class solutions to our clients.
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