We are looking for an experienced Software Engineer with strong expertise in Advent APX, .NET (C#), and MS SQL Server to support enterprise Wealth & Asset Management platforms. The ideal candidate should possess hands-on experience in application support, backend development, platform optimization, database administration, automation, and modern engineering practices.

This role offers the opportunity to work on business-critical investment management platforms while driving automation, process optimization, and the adoption of modern technologies including AI and microservices.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

Platform & Database Management

• Manage, maintain, and optimize the Advent APX platform.
• Ensure the stability, availability, and performance of the Advent APX application environment.
• Design, develop, optimize, and troubleshoot complex MS SQL Server databases.
• Write and optimize T-SQL queries, stored procedures, functions, and triggers.
• Monitor database performance and implement tuning strategies.
• Ensure database integrity, backup, recovery, and high availability.

Application Development

• Design, develop, and maintain backend applications using .NET (C#).
• Build scalable, secure, and maintainable backend services.
• Develop APIs and integration services to support business applications.
• Work closely with business users and technical teams to deliver platform enhancements.
• Troubleshoot production issues and provide Tier-2/Tier-3 application support.
• Participate in code reviews and follow software engineering best practices.

Test Automation & DevOps

• Design and implement automated testing frameworks.
• Develop automation scripts using tools such as Playwright or equivalent.
• Improve software quality through automated regression and validation testing.
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines.
• Support release management and deployment automation.

Process Improvement & Innovation

• Review existing business processes and identify opportunities for automation.
• Modernize legacy workflows through engineering improvements.
• Integrate modern APIs and microservices using .NET and Node.js.
• Evaluate and implement AI and Large Language Model (LLM) technologies to automate business processes and improve operational efficiency.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across engineering teams.

Required Technical Skills

Advent APX

• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience administering and supporting Advent APX.
• Strong understanding of Wealth & Asset Management platforms.
• Experience in APX configuration, customization, troubleshooting, and performance optimization.

Microsoft SQL Server

• Expert-level proficiency with MS SQL Server.
• Advanced T-SQL programming.
• Experience developing:
• Stored Procedures
• Functions
• Views
• Triggers
• Database design and optimization.
• Query performance tuning and indexing.
• Database administration fundamentals.

.NET Development

• Strong hands-on experience with .NET Framework and C#.
• Backend application development.
• API development and integration.
• Object-Oriented Programming (OOP).
• Software architecture and design principles.

Node.js

• Working knowledge of Node.js.
• Experience building or integrating REST APIs.
• Understanding of microservices architecture.

Automation & DevOps

• Hands-on experience with Playwright or similar automation testing frameworks.
• Experience building automated testing solutions.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience with Git and version control systems.

AI & Modern Engineering

• Exposure to AI-powered development tools.
• Understanding of Large Language Models (LLMs).
• Experience leveraging AI to automate engineering or operational workflows is highly desirable.

Required Competencies

• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent problem-solving ability.
• Strong ownership and accountability.
• Ability to challenge existing processes and drive improvements.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as within cross-functional teams.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to engineering excellence.

Preferred Domain Experience

• Wealth Management
• Asset Management
• Investment Platforms
• Banking
• Financial Services
• Capital Markets

Nice to Have

• Experience with RESTful APIs and microservices architecture.
• Exposure to cloud platforms and modern engineering practices.
• Knowledge of DevOps methodologies.
• Experience supporting enterprise financial applications.
• Exposure to AI-assisted software development tools such as GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Claude Code, or similar.