Applications Developer

About the role

Mercer is looking for an Applications Developer for its London office. This is a hands-on technical role focused on improving the robustness, stability and performance of technology systems, with an initial focus on data pipelines. You will redesign and enhance data processes so they are more fault tolerant, scalable and efficient, and gain broad exposure to investment management data, systems and the wider business.

Key responsibilities

• Work closely with the Head of Production and support teams to identify areas for improvement
• Learn the technology architecture and systems, with a focus on trading systems and the data lake used for regulatory reporting
• Collaborate with the broader Engineering team to understand practices and architecture
• Perform technical analysis to identify root causes of issues
• Design and implement technical changes and improvements
• Take part in coding and code reviews
• Work closely with business teams as needed

Required profile

• BSc or MSc in a financial, technological, mathematical or scientific discipline, with a strong analytical foundation
• Current experience with C# and Python and a passion for software development
• Experience designing robust data flows and systems
• Strong, clear and concise verbal and written communication
• Strong sense of responsibility and commitment to quality; self-driven and motivated
• Energetic and enthusiastic personality

Required skills

• C# and Python
• SQL
• IMC or another investment management qualification (stand-out)
• Apache Airflow, Databricks and asset management data (stand-out)

What we offer

• Professional development opportunities, interesting work and supportive leaders
• A vibrant, inclusive culture with a range of career opportunities, benefits and rewards
• Hybrid work, including remote work, with at least three days per week in the office