Software Developer

Software Developer to join a Madrid based leading global alternative investment fund with a primary focus on AI and Data. 

You will be part of an exciting journey for a start-up within a global fund. As a Software Developer a key part of this role will be to help build the culture and environment as the client expands their footprint. 

Please note – Candidates must be able to show academic excellence via a bachelor’s degree in computer science, mathematics, a hard science, or a related field, ideally from top tier universities in the UK or Europe. 

This role will be fully office based in their Madrid location. If you are a UK applicant (or non-EU), you must have Spanish residencia (TIE Card). 

What’s on offer to you? 

• Competitive salary package 

• Be part of a start-up office within a global organisation 

• Cutting edge AI projects 

• Ownership of technical products and projects 

What You Will Be Doing 

• Engineers actively engage with a wide range of business functions to leverage their knowledge and exposure 

• Exercising judgement and acumen to understand the true business need beyond the obvious stated requirements 

• Challenging current systems and processes to achieve common goals through technical excellence and innovation 

• Keeping abreast of industry and technology trends that will keep the client at the forefront of what is possible 

• Having impact from day one – the client will empower and trust the Engineers to leverage their skillsets 

What You Will Need to Succeed in This Role 

• Must have – Demonstration of academic excellence via a bachelor’s degree in computer science, mathematics, a hard science, or a related field, ideally from a top university, Russell Group if from UK or leading University if from Spain or rest of Europe. 

• Excellent programming, technology, and system design skills, including an in-depth understanding of and recent programming experience with C#/.Net or other object orientated languages such as C++ or Python 

• Experience working with SQL databases 

• Azure or AWS experience  

• An entrepreneurial nature, willing to take ownership and thrives on innovation  

• The ability to own all aspects of engineering projects from start to finish  

• A desire to understand and solve business problems, build domain knowledge and increase market understanding 

• The ability to communicate clearly and professionally with clients as well as team members 

• Financial Services experience a bonus 

Software Developer | Madrid | Finance | AI | C# | Python |SQL Databases