Lead 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 toSimCorp! At its foundation,SimCorpis 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. If you like whatwe’resaying, keep reading!

WHY THIS ROLE IS IMPORTANT TO US

AtSimCorp, we build products that power investment management and financial institutions worldwide. We support some of the largest financial institutions in the world to be successful by simplifying their investments,accountingand operations. Investment Operations is a product area withinSimCorp’sProduct Division, which delivers functionality enabling theoperationsusers to be highly efficient. It also offers full STP and automation capability for the workflows and processes seamlessly across the product areas and the financialinstitutionsworkflows. As part of our Investment Operations Product Area, you will contribute to the development of enterprise products within this product area. You will collaborate with colleagues from Ukraine, Poland,Denmarkand Germany, while gaining deepexpertisein applied finance and modern software engineering practices.

WHAT YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR

• Provide technical leadership in design, development, and testing.
• Define and own test architecture and quality strategy at team level.
• Balance active coding (C#, APL) with guiding automation initiatives.
• Drive adoption of automation-first practices across the team.
• Ensure high-quality delivery by monitoring coverage, test metrics, and quality KPIs.
• Mentor and coach engineers in development, automation, and testing skills.
• Represent the combined QA/Dev approach in cross-team forums.
• Collaborate with stakeholders (POs, TLs, architects) to align technical and quality goals.
• Conduct in-depth root cause analysis for complex defects and ensure preventive actions.
• Advocate for andimplementimprovements in tools, CI/CD pipelines, and engineering processes.
• Continuously assess and improve engineering processes, recommending new tools and technologies to enhance productivity and software quality.
• Represent the team in technical forums and contribute to cross-team knowledge exchange.

WHAT WE VALUE

We are looking for an engineer who hasdemonstratedleadership abilities: Bachelor’s or master’sdegree in computer science, Engineering, Mathematics, ora relatedfield. 7+ years of experience in software engineering with combined Dev/QA responsibilities. Expertisein .NET / C#. Known for impactful leadership, resulting in improved efficiency and project success among engineering teams. Extensive background in test automation (E2E, API, Integration) and test strategy. Solid experience in architecting and developing enterprise-scale applications. Extensive knowledge of Cloud and On-Prem infrastructures (Microsoft Azure experience). Deepexpertisein CI/CD pipelines and tools (Git, TeamCity, Azure DevOps). Thorough understanding of software architecture, design patterns, and Domain-Driven Design. Familiarity with XP practices (TDD, pair programming, continuous integration). Experience with relational databases (SQL). Readiness to learn APL,developingnewfeaturesanddebuggingexisting functionality, with full support from our team throughout the learning process. Proficient English communication skills (Upper-Intermediate or higher), both written and spoken. Ability to mentor, motivate, and guide a team toward technical excellence and efficient delivery.

NICE TO HAVE

• Experience with Azure or similar cloud platforms.
• Background in FinTech or capital markets.
• Knowledge and experience in the financial domain, fintech, derivatives (options, futures, swaps, etc.)isan advantage.

BENEFITS

• Flexibleworkinghoursand hybrid model - 2daysin theoffice,3daysremote
• Modernoffice(nexttoWilanowskametrostation)withquietzonesandergonomicworkstations
• Basesalarywithannualbonus structure
• Holidayallowanceupona2-weekvacation
• OccasionalremoteworkacrossPolandand internationaloptionsavailable(upto24daysdomestic,20daysinternationalperyear-subjecttointernalpolicy)
• Employer-paidMedicoverPlatinumhealthcarepackage(employee-paidfamilyupgradeavailable)
• Multisportcardwith75%employercontribution
• Unumgrouplifeinsurance(employee-paidupgradeavailable)
• Medicovertravelinsuranceforprivate trips and globalbusinesstravel insurance
• Possibilityto joinDeutscheBörseGroupSharePlan(eligibleafter1year)
• Possibilitytodevelopyourcareerinaninternationalenvironment
• ProfessionaltrainingandcoursesprovidedbySimCorp
• Integrationevents,volunteeringinitiativesandemployee-ledclubs

Compensation rangesarebeingdisclosedattheinitialstageofcandidateengagement.

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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 4,000+ colleagues with a broad range of nationalities, education, 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.

#LI- Hybrid SimCorp is a leading provider of investment management solutions to the world’s largest asset managers, fund managers, asset servicers, pension and insurance funds, wealth managers, banks and sovereign wealth funds. Here you will get to work with skilled and supportive colleagues. We are more than 2500+ employees from 70+ nationalities dedicated to supporting our 300+ clients across the globe. We celebrate multiple approaches and points of view, together we’re building a culture where difference is valued. You will be part of a success story and a company that continues to grow, offering a lot of challenging and interesting opportunities.