Software Engineer (Backend, Front Office)

Deutsche Bank is a global banking business with strong roots in Germany and operations in over 70 countries. Their large but focused footprint gives an established position in Europe plus a significant presence in the Americas and Asia Pacific. There are four business divisions: the Corporate Bank, the Investment Bank, the Private Bank and the Asset Manager DWS. There are also a number of highly skilled functions performing key management tasks.

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AMS is a global workforce solutions partner committed to creating inclusive, dynamic, and future-ready workplaces. We help organisations adapt, grow, and thrive in an ever-evolving world by building, shaping, and optimising diverse talent strategies.

We partner with Deutsche Bank to support their contingent recruitment processes. Acting as an extension of their recruitment teams, we connect them with skilled interim and temporary professionals, fostering workplaces where everyone can contribute and succeed.

On behalf of Deutsche Bank, we are looking for a Software Engineer for a 6 month contract based in London.

Job description - the role

Purpose of the role:
The Software Engineer will be a hands-on contributor of Back End services and data-driven features that directly support the Fixed Income & Currencies (FIC) Sales organisation. The Software Engineer will work across core application components and platform capabilities, contributing to systems used directly by Front Office teams. The platform continues to evolve, including the introduction of AI-related capabilities over time.
Our client are looking for an ambitious Engineer with strong technical skills and a genuine interest in the FIC business to contribute to shaping technical solutions over time while delivering high-quality software in a Front Office environment.

What you'll do:

• Build high-performance, scalable software components using modern engineering practices and contribute to complex technical problem solving.
• Support the design and implementation of distributed, service-oriented architectures using Java or Kotlin, ensuring reliability and maintainability.
• Create intuitive and responsive user interfaces using React, improving how salespeople access insights and manage client workflows.
• Contribute to the development of data-driven application features that enhance sales workflows and client interaction.
• Integrate with existing systems and contribute to the development of a cohesive sales technology platform aligned with strategic direction.
• Work closely with sales, product, data, and engineering teams to gather requirements, shape solutions, and ensure successful delivery.

Skills required:

• Strong engineering background (Back End primarily) delivering complex software in fast-paced environments, with a solid grounding in Object-Oriented and/or Functional programming, and proven use of XP/agile practices including TDD, acceptance testing, pair programming and continuous integration.
• Proficiency in Java or Kotlin, and familiarity with building modern web applications using Typescript and React.
• Experience applying iterative development to deliver high-value outcomes in complex domains.
• Exposure to data-driven or analytical systems; experience with AI/ML-related features is beneficial but not required.
• Familiarity with CI/CD, observability, and operating production systems.
• Experience in or understanding of Front Office or revenue-generating technology in an investment bank (desirable).

Deutsche Bank's Values

Our values define the working environment we strive to create - diverse, supportive and welcoming of different views. We embrace a culture reflecting a variety of perspectives, insights and backgrounds to drive innovation. We build talented and diverse teams to drive business results and encourage our people to develop to their full potential. Talk to us about flexible work arrangements and other initiatives we offer.

We promote good working relationships and encourage high standards of conduct and work performance. We welcome applications from talented people from all cultures, countries, races, genders, sexual orientations, disabilities, beliefs, and generations and are committed to providing a working environment free from harassment, discrimination and retaliation.

This client will only accept workers operating via a PAYE engagement model.

AMS's payroll service is in partnership with Giant, we have worked with them for many years and have good processes in place to ensure you get the best service. If you are successful in your application for this role, your contract will be via Giant. For more information on Giant, please follow this link: https://ams-giant-paye-introduction.

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