Software Engineer (.NET & Advent APX)

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