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. The role gives 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 wider 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
• Nice to have: IMC or another investment management qualification, experience with asset management data, and a passion for design and architecture

Required skills

• C# and Python
• SQL
• Nice to have: Apache Airflow and Databricks

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