Software Engineer (Backend, Front office) in London

Software Engineer (Backend, Front office)

AMS is the world's leading provider of Talent Acquisition and Management Services.

Our Contingent Workforce Solutions service partners with Deutsche Bank to support contingent recruitment processes.

On behalf of Deutsche Bank, we are looking for a

Software Engineer for a 6 month contract based in the bank's London office on a hybrid working model of 3 days per week in the office and 2 from home.

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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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 and Qualifications 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.
• Understanding of front-office or revenue-generating technology in an investment bank, together with knowledge of FIC products (FX, Credit, Rates, or EM), or a strong motivation to develop this domain expertise and learn sales workflows.

Deutsche Bank’s values define the working environment they strive to create – diverse, supportive and welcoming of different views.

They embrace a culture reflecting a variety of perspectives, insights and backgrounds to drive innovation.

They build talented and diverse teams to drive business results and encourage their people to develop to their full potential.

The Bank promotes good working relationships and encourage high standards of conduct and work performance.

They 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.

AMS, a Recruitment Process Outsourcing Company, may in the delivery of some of its services be deemed to operate as an Employment Agency or an Employment Business.

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