Lead Software Engineer

At Barings, we are as invested in our associates as we are in our clients. We recognize those who work diligently for us and reward them for personal and professional integrity, communication skills, distinct competencies and expertise in specific strategies, ability to collaborate as a team member and true dedication to the interests of our clients. We thank you for your interest in joining the Barings team, and invite you to explore our current employment opportunities. Job Title Technology Lead/Software Engineer Department: Software Engineering – Customer Experience Location: Charlotte, NC or London, UK (Hybrid) Job Summary Barings’ Software Engineering group is seeking Senior Solutions Engineer with experience designing and building modern software solutions using Full Stack .NET and Angular tools as well as a strong understanding of the Financial Services Industry. The associate will work closely with various business partners within the firm to understand their needs, translate them to technology terms and help design and develop software solutions. As the lead member of an Agile Scrum Team, the associate will be responsible for solutioning, development and support of innovative solutions that fulfil the business requirements. This position will report to the IT Head of the Software Engineering (Client Experience). Primary Responsibilities Act as a Lead developer and solution designer in Agile Scrum Teams. Support and maintenance of business-critical apps Developing and maintain relationships with business partners. Articulate business needs into actionable stories in technology terms. Mentor team members to deliver solutions. Adhere to development standards and guidelines. Interact with the Cloud and infrastructure teams. Migrate code between environments using Azure DevOps. Qualifications A minimum of 8 years of experience in the software engineering field. At least 5 years of web development experience. Good understanding of Agile development Proven software system design and analytics skills, including data modelling, integration design, and functional analysis. Ability to influence and lead others on a cross functional team to deliver innovative solutions. Ability to learn new ways and technologies Strong oral and written communication skills. Productions systems support experience Troubleshooting skills. Financial Services Industry domain knowledge. Working knowledge of: C#, Microservices with Domain Driven Design (DDD) experience. SOLID principles Angular2/6/12 and later versions, TypeScript, and Node.js HTML, CSS, Kendo UI and JavaScript ASP.NET Core MVC API creation and consumption, APIM Relational Databases design and queries including stored procedures. Azure Cloud (App services, Functions, Logic Apps, App Insights, DevOps pipelines/releases) Working knowledge of Appian or similar BPM tool is a big plus Experience with developing AI solutions using Azure AI stack or similar technologies is a plus #LI-KW1 Barings is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer; Minority/Female/Age/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Individual with Disability/Protected Veteran. We welcome all persons to apply. Barings is a leading global asset management firm dedicated to meeting the evolving investment and capital needs of our clients. We build lasting partnerships that leverage our distinctive expertise across traditional and alternative asset classes to deliver innovative, institutional-quality solutions and service. Our team-driven culture is based on transparency, responsibility and putting our clients’ interests first. We listen to our clients to understand their needs, so that we can be a strategic advisor and long-term partner in meeting their unique investment goals. Risk management and protecting our investors’ capital over the long term is an essential component of our lasting partnerships. Barings is also committed to building long-term relationships with our associates and providing opportunities and support to help them succeed. With our expanding business and global footprint, Barings offers a wealth of opportunities for associates who share our culture, values and commitment to excellence in client service. As an organization, we believe that a diversity of perspectives and strengths is essential to meeting the evolving needs of our clients, and we are committed to attracting and retaining a talented workforce as diverse as the clients and communities that contribute to our success.