Software Engineer

Why work for us? Janus Henderson is a leading global active asset manager. We exist to help our clients achieve their long-term financial goals. Our team exemplifies our values of putting clients first, acting like owners and succeeding as a team. Our culture is high-energy, collaborative, and forward-thinking with opportunities to grow in an exciting career. We invite you to consider joining our dynamic, global team Overview of the role As a Software Engineer within the Alternatives Technology team, you will be responsible for working directly with the investment team and technology leadership to deliver ongoing change to systems and applications used by the Diversified Alternatives and Liquid Alternatives investment teams. This is a hands-on technical role and you will be expected to be technical owner of key components from requirements gathering to delivery and support. The role will require you to work on delivery items in line with a global team roadmap. It is expected that support is provided to team members to help lift blockers impeding delivery. It is important in this role that you can communicate and collaborate effectively across all areas of technology and business partners globally. Duties and responsibilities You will: Work closely with the team lead, technical lead and team members to help deliver to project/business timelines. Work closely with the team lead and technical lead to ensure all solutions fit well with the strategic architectural vision. Performs hands-on development and testing, adhering to the framework and the processes and practices aligned with the team for Technology Delivery Work directly with investment team on projects from requirements gathering through to delivery. Carry out additional duties as assigned. Perform basic support duties on Alts-specific systems and processes Technical skills and qualifications Some Investment Management experience, financial systems, data centric systems Background of working in hedge fund or alternative investment environment, working directly with investment team on tech delivery is preferable Understanding of Python, with libraries/frameworks such as Pandas, NumPy, and PySpark. Understanding of distributed computing, with experience using frameworks like Databricks. Experience with Azure or other cloud platforms (AWS) Experience building data pipelines or ETL tools and Orchestration frameworks such as Airflow. Experience and appreciation of CI/CD implementation Experience with implementing automated testing Experience with Infrastructure as Code with Terraform Strong understanding of Agile delivery methodologies Strong understanding of database systems and data warehousing, such SQL server and Snowflake. Good knowledge of Angular and C#. Good knowledge of SQL. Degree educated in mathematics or scientific/engineering discipline. What to expect when you join our firm Hybrid working and reasonable accommodations Generous Holiday policies Excellent Health and Wellbeing benefits including corporate membership to Class Pass Paid volunteer time to step away from your desk and into the community Support to grow through professional development courses, tuition/qualification reimbursement and more All-inclusive approach to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Maternal/paternal leave benefits and family services Complimentary subscription to Headspace – the mindfulness app All employee events including networking opportunities and social activities Lunch allowance for use within our subsidized onsite canteen You will be expected to understand the regulatory obligations of the firm, and abide by the regulated entity requirements and JHI policies applicable for your role We are an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer . All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.