Pontoon Solutions
Software Engineer
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Software Engineer (Contract)
Duration: 12 Months (Possibility for extension)
Location: London (5 days per week on site)
Rate: A highly competitive Umbrella Day Rate is available for suitable candidates
Role Profile
Our client, a leading organisation in the investment banking sector, is seeking a highly skilled Software Engineer to join their dynamic team.
This role offers an exciting opportunity for a professional who is adept at leveraging both existing and emerging technology platforms to design, develop, and document technically detailed applications that align with the organisation’s strategic objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Analyse organisational needs and goals to develop and implement robust application systems.
- Write complex systems that involve multiple levels of table dimensions and internal sorts to accomplish specific functions.
- Design, code, and create test transactions, ensuring high-quality software development through the execution of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
- Conduct thorough reviews of test plans and test data to maintain software functionality and currency, addressing technical debt and gain.
- Develop flowcharts, layouts, and comprehensive documentation to satisfy requirements and proposed solutions.
- Actively participate in code reviews, integrating software components into fully functional systems while applying security and privacy principles.
- Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade existing systems to ensure they are equipped with the latest features.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with data engineers, project managers, and business users to achieve elegant solutions that drive business success.
- Provide ongoing maintenance, support, and enhancements for existing systems and platforms, offering recommendations for continuous improvement.
- Mentor junior-level engineers and compile documentation of procedures for system development as directed by senior developers.
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Skills & Experience:
- Proven experience in software development, with strong skills in both front-end and back-end development coding languages such as C#, Java, HTML, NodeJS, CSS, JSON, Angular, and JavaScript.
- Thorough knowledge of application frameworks and containerisation, coupled with experience in cross-platform interoperability and major toolkit features.
- Familiarity with requirements gathering, Business Requirements Document (BRD) and Software Requirements Document (SRD) preparation.
- Experience in the securities or financial services industry is a plus.
- Excellent teamwork and organisational skills, demonstrating a collaborative approach to achieving shared objectives.
- Ability to resolve hardware, software, and communications malfunctions while understanding the business impact of such resolutions.
- A commitment to continuous learning and professional development, utilising tools like Pluralsight to meet personal development targets.
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Candidates will need to show evidence of the above in their CV in order to be considered.
If you feel you have the skills and experience and want to hear more about this role ‘apply now’ to declare your interest in this opportunity with our client. Your application will be observed by our dedicated team.
We will respond to all successful applicants ASAP however, please be advised that we will always look to contact you further from this time should we need further applicants or if other opportunities arise relevant to your skillset.
About Pontoon
Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone’s chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive.
As part of our standard hiring process to manage risk, please note background screening checks will be conducted on all hires before commencing employment.
We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.
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