Job Title:
Senior Software Engineer
Company: Hays
Location: Fort Mill, SC
Created: 2026-05-09
Job Type: Full Time
Job Description:
Job Title : Senior Software Engineer - Benchmark & Index ManagementLocation - Hybrid Fort Mill, SC - hybrid 3 days a weekRole OverviewAs a Senior Software Engineer within Benchmark & Index Management, you will play a critical role in designing, developing, and delivering high-quality, scalable software solutions that underpin core index and benchmark platforms. You will take end-to-end ownership of software delivery, applying strong engineering principles to build secure, robust, and high-performance systems that enable strategic business growth.This role requires deep technical expertise across data-intensive systems, cloud infrastructure, and modern application development, as well as the ability to collaborate closely with business and engineering stakeholders.Key ResponsibilitiesLead and contribute to software design, system architecture, and technical decision-makingOwn and execute tasks across the full software development lifecycle, from requirements to production supportDesign and develop clean, efficient, scalable, and secure applications and servicesBuild and maintain RESTful APIs and microservices using modern engineering practicesAdvocate for and implement engineering best practices, including automation, code reviews, CI/CD, and performance optimizationEnsure delivery of high-quality and reliable software through unit, integration, and BDD testingCollaborate closely with business partners, product owners, and engineering teams to deliver solutions aligned with strategic objectivesClearly communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiencesMentor junior engineers and drive a culture of continuous improvement and engineering excellenceContinuously optimise systems for performance, scalability, resilience, and security in a fast-paced production environmentRequired Experience & Technical Skills8+ years of proven experience as a Software Engineer developing large-scale, data-intensive enterprise applicationsStrong background in database modelling, design, performance tuning, and optimisationExtensive experience developing data-driven applications on SQL Server, including stored procedures and T-SQLProficiency in C# .NET, with experience designing and implementing RESTful APIs and microservicesFront-end development experience using Angular, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and modern UI frameworksStrong hands-on experience with AWS cloud services, including EC2, EKS, Lambda, SQS, SNS, and AWS GlueExperience with unit testing frameworks such as MSTest and tSQLt, and BDD tools like Cucumber or MochaSolid understanding of software engineering principles, automation, and CI/CD pipelinesProven ability to deliver maintainable, high-quality, production-ready codeStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsDesirable ExperienceExperience in Financial Markets, particularly Equities and/or Fixed IncomePrior exposure to Java (Spring Boot) and/or Python for integrations across greenfield and legacy systemsFamiliarity with Sybase and PostgreSQL, including administration and optimisationExperience with Business Analysis, Technical Analysis, QA, Delivery Management, or Technology GovernanceExperience working in agile environments with a strong focus on collaboration and continuous improvementKey AttributesArticulate, energetic, and comfortable working independently or as part of a teamStrong attention to detail with the ability to think laterally and solve complex business problemsExcellent written and verbal communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholdersPassion for continuous learning and improving engineering practicesAbility to work under pressure and meet tight deadlinesProven ability to mentor and develop junior engineersCreative, results-driven, self-motivated, and solution-orientedConfident and proactive with a strong can-do attitudeRegards,Akansha PandeyRecruiting PartnerAmericas Recruiting - Technology HAYS Working for your tomorrowEmail- Akansha.Pandey11@Direct Number - (813)-280-4169