Lead Developer

Job Description SummaryAs the Lead Developer at Aegon Asset Management, you will play a pivotal role in designing and developing new systems while enhancing existing ones, with a primary focus on creating and maintaining a robust data platform. With your extensive experience in the asset management industry, you will provide technical guidance, mentorship, and leadership to a team of software developers, ensuring the delivery of high-quality solutions aligned with business objectives.Job Description

Responsibilities:

• Lead (coordinating) a team of software developers by providing technical guidance, mentorship, and direction.
• Orchestrate technical solutions and manage the technical scope of projects from inception to closure in collaboration with business analysts, scrum masters, and product owners.
• Collaborate with business analysts to perform data modeling and ensure alignment with business requirements.
• Collaborate with architects in selecting appropriate products and tools for system development, ensuring adherence to technical standards.
• Liaise with stakeholders, including the Chief Data Officer function and vendor management, to enhance data capabilities and automate data quality processes.
• Lead development projects in a Scrum Agile setting, ensuring adherence to software development methodologies and procedures.
• Review code work for accuracy, functionality, and adherence to standards.
• Proactively recommend solutions considering costs, business needs, and system impacts while staying abreast of industry trends and technological developments.
• Adhere to change management policies and procedures without compromising IT control frameworks.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent education/experience.
• 5 to 8 years of work experience within the asset management industry.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate risks and issues to CTO leadership teams and stakeholders.
• Certifications related to AWS and Snowflake, with extensive experience in Data & Integration, particularly in building data platforms.
• Record of continued education in Scrum methodologies, including training, conferences, and self-study.
• Experience working in agile teams using tools such as Jira and Confluence.
• Proficiency in programming languages like SQL, Python, Parquet, AWS services, Java, JavaScript, R scripting, etc.
• Experience with REST or GraphQL APIs.
• Solid understanding of cloud platforms, cloud services, cloud-based databases, and cloud security.
• Strong negotiation, persuasion, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to resolve complex problems and errors in processes and applications.
• Understanding of DevSecOps methods to improve development and operational efficiencies, including cloud deployment, migration, and automation (CI/CD).
• Good sense of humor.

What will you be getting?

• You will be earning a competitive monthly salary
• A healthy balance between working in and out of the office. And the possibility to work (temporarily) from abroad (in agreement with your manager)
• Plenty of scope and budget for your personal development
• A minimum of 27 holiday days
• Reimbursement of your travel expenses
• An excellent pension scheme.

About Aegon Asset Management

Aegon Asset Management (Aegon AM) is a leading global investor. Our 389 investment professionals manage and advise on assets of US $321 billion for a global client base of pension plans, public funds, insurance companies, banks, wealth managers, family offices and foundations.

We organize our firm around four investment platforms: fixed income, real assets, equities and multi-asset & solutions, which includes a fiduciary and multi-manager business. Each investment platform has dedicated teams with deep asset-class expertise, organized globally and committed to maximizing client benefit from their specialist areas.

We are an international business: Our 1,200 employees work from 13 locations across Europe, the Americas and Asia. We share a common belief in fundamental, research-driven active management, underpinned by effective risk management and a commitment to responsible investment.

Interested? Apply!

Are you interested in joining our Team? We look forward to receiving your resume and motivation letter. Then make sure you apply immediately! Do you have some more questions? Send an email to Talent Acquisition via [email protected].

Diversity & Inclusion

At Aegon Asset Management, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We are more than a global Asset Management firm – we are a people business, and we recognize that delivering excellent client outcomes comes from harnessing diverse perspectives. We value diversity in the full range of human uniqueness without limitation including race, gender, ability, language, culture, beliefs, age, origin, background, perspectives and experiences.

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Equal Opportunity Employer:

Aegon Asset Management aims to be an employer of choice in the financial services industry. As a global company, we offer excellent terms of employment, a very diverse and inspiring work environment, and development opportunities.