Description

This role is a Level 4 Software Developer Apprenticeship which is a work based qualification combining practical training in a job and study.

You will:

• Work closely with the Product Owners to understand development priorities and backlog items
• Work closely with Architects and Tech Leads, ensuring that all solutions fit well within the strategic architectural vision
• Perform hands-on development, adhering to the SDLC framework and practices at Janus Henderson
• Carry out other duties as assigned

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 ClassPass
• 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

Must have skills:

• An understanding of micro-service development and API development
• Understanding of Agile delivery methodologies
• Craftsman-like approach to building software; takes pride in engineering excellence and instils these values in others
• Demonstrable passion for technology e.g. personal projects, open-source involvement
• Focused on delivering value to the business with relentless efforts to improve process
• Strong interpersonal skills; able to establish and maintain a close working relationship with team members and senior business stakeholders alike
• Ability to communicate information technology concepts to non-technology personnel
• Problem ownership – takes responsibility for identified issues and works to resolve in a pragmatic manner
• Client focused, committed to excellence, strong attention to detail and a team player

Nice to have skills:

• Databricks and Python development experience beneficial
• Interest or knowledge of C# and Angular
• Understanding of OOP and SOLID principles
• Understanding of Azure or other cloud provider
• An interest in Investment Management
• Demonstrable ability to design and deliver systems
• Intellectually robust with a keenly analytic approach to problem solving
• Self-organized with the ability to effectively manage time across multiple projects and with competing business demands and priorities
• Experience of working with geographically disperse development teams

Potential for growth:

• Mentoring
• Leadership development programs
• Regular training
• Career development services
• Continuing education courses