Software Engineer 2 in Leeds

The Maples Group is a standard bearer in financial and legal services, trusted by many of the world’s largest hedge fund managers, private equity firms and international corporations. Our distinction flows from our carefully curated team: 2,500+ professionals characterised by tenacity, ethics and exacting excellence. Operating in key financial centres across the Americas, Asia, Europe and the Middle East, our international presence offers a unique springboard for career development and cross-cultural immersion. Our side‑by‑side financial and legal services are similarly ripe for interdisciplinary learning and growth.

The Maples Group looks to add a Leeds based Software Engineer to our team and invites eager and qualified candidates to apply. We are committed to diversity, inclusion and equality of opportunity as we attract, retain and develop world‑class talent.

Who We Seek

Our merit‑based culture suits professionals in pursuit of boundless careers and lives. Beyond their acumen, team members are collaborative and conscientious, bringing a healthy sense of drive and purpose to each interaction and to all aspects of their work.

About the Role

The Software Engineer will collaborate with a team of talented Software Engineers, utilising cutting‑edge Microsoft technologies such as .NET and Azure to design, build, test, and maintain applications and CI/CD pipelines that underpin all internal services. Primary responsibilities include:

• Crafting clean, testable, maintainable, and scalable solutions
• Tackling bugs while continuously improving existing applications
• Upholding high code quality standards and ensuring comprehensive test coverage
• Ensuring security, stability, and capacity are embedded in the development and deployment of services
• Integrating software components and third‑party apps
• Leveraging Azure Cloud services to boost performance and scalability
• Designing and deploying Infrastructure as Code (IaC) with Terraform
• Designing and deploying code to production using CI/CD pipelines following best practices
• Actively participating in Agile processes and SCRUM ceremonies
• Championing a collaborative and innovative Software Engineering culture by fostering close collaboration and effective working practices between the product, engineering, and operational business services teams, supported by the strategic use of automation tools
• Keeping abreast of the latest technology trends and integrating relevant advancements into our projects
• Articulating complex technical topics clearly and effectively to diverse audiences
• Demonstrating approachability and friendliness to foster a positive and collaborative work environment

What You Bring

In addition to indisputably high ethical standards and autonomy, the ideal candidate possesses the following:

• 5 years’ experience in a professional software engineering role
• Expertise in at least one server‑side language, ideally C#
• Experience working in an Agile environment
• Proven expertise in Web and RESTful API development
• Knowledge of front‑end frameworks like React or Angular
• Practical experience in SQL and ORM tools like Entity Framework
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines using YAML
• Knowledge of cloud services, ideally Azure
• Knowledge of design patterns and SOLID principles
• Knowledge of microservices and event‑driven design
• Knowledge of using Application Insights to monitor production systems
• Bachelor's Degree (or similar, ideally in a STEM discipline) or equivalent experience
• Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (IaC), particularly Terraform, is highly desirable

Benefits & Rewards

The most enduring professional relationships are reciprocal relationships. The Maples Group prioritises employee health and wellbeing. Depending on your location, we offer a range of benefits, including:

• Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental and optical)
• Competitive vacation packages
• Educational assistance and professional development programmes
• Savings or pension plan
• Life insurance
• Travel insurance
• Global mental wellness programme
• Sports clubs and social events

About Maples Group

Over five decades, the Maples Group has grown from modest beginnings into one of the world's preeminent professional services firms, offering specialised fiduciary, fund administration, regulatory and compliance, entity formation and management and legal services on the laws of the British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands, Ireland, Jersey and Luxembourg.

Please note that it is the Maples Group standard policy to undertake various background screening checks on all applicants to whom a conditional job offer is made. Except for roles based in the Republic of Ireland, the background checks will include criminal records checks when a conditional job offer is made. If you have a criminal record, it does not mean that your job offer will be automatically withdrawn. The Maples Group will make all job offer decisions on a case‑by‑case basis and will take a number of factors into account, such as the role that you are applying for and the nature and circumstances of the past offence. You will have the opportunity to discuss the matter with us before a decision is made. Further details will be provided at the time any conditional job offer is made.

Disclaimer: All personal information collected during the application process will be used for recruitment‑related purposes only. Please refer to our Job Applicant Privacy Notice at maples.com/privacy for details on how we handle personal information relating to job applicants.