Software Engineer (Front Office)
Location: Glasgow
Contract Type: Permanent
Provn are proud to be partnered with a leading multi-strategy investment firm as they look to hire a Software Engineer to join their Front Office technology team in Glasgow. Our client is a highly successful investment firm with a growing global presence and a strong commitment to technology as a key driver of business performance. As part of a significant investment in their engineering function, they are expanding their Front Office technology team in Glasgow and are looking for an experienced software engineer to help build and enhance business-critical systems used across the trading environment. This is a highly visible role within a collaborative and fast-paced team, offering the opportunity to work closely with traders, portfolio managers, and other front office stakeholders. You'll be involved in developing scalable, high-performance applications that directly support investment and trading activities, while gaining exposure to a modern technology stack and a broad range of business challenges. The team values strong engineering fundamentals, pragmatic problem-solving, and a willingness to learn. While the role is primarily backend-focused, there is scope to work across the full stack and broaden your technical experience over time.
Key Responsibilities
* Design, develop, and maintain software solutions supporting front office investment and trading activities
* Work closely with traders, portfolio managers, and business stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver impactful solutions
* Build scalable backend services using modern Java and Spring Boot technologies
* Collaborate with engineering teams across multiple regions to deliver robust and reliable systems
* Support integrations with internal platforms, market data providers, and external counterparties
* Participate in system design discussions and contribute to technical decision-making
* Help drive engineering best practices across development, testing, deployment, and monitoring
Role Requirements
* Commercial experience developing enterprise software applications
* Experience within financial services, investment management, hedge funds, or capital markets
* Strong backend engineering skills, ideally with Java, Spring Boot, and Python
* Experience working with modern software engineering practices and distributed systems
* Solid understanding of object-oriented programming, software design principles, and system architecture
* Experience working with SQL and relational databases
* Strong communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
* Degree in Computer Science or a related technical discipline, or equivalent commercial experience
* Willing and able to work onsite in Glasgow
Preferred Experience
* Exposure to any stage of the trading lifecycle
* Experience with Python development
* Knowledge of React and TypeScript
* Familiarity with AWS and cloud-native technologies
* Experience with Infrastructure as Code and modern DevOps practices
Why Apply
* Join a growing Front Office technology team within a successful multi-strategy investment firm
* Work on highly visible systems that directly support investment and trading activities
* Gain exposure to both technical and business stakeholders in a collaborative environment
* Opportunity to broaden your skillset across backend, frontend, cloud, and infrastructure technologies
* Clear progression path and long-term career development opportunities
* Be part of a firm making significant investment in its technology function
Benefits
* Highly competitive salary package
* Performance-based bonus
* Modern Glasgow city centre office
* Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and complex business challenges
* Strong opportunities for career progression and professional development
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