Frontend Software Engineer, Abrdn

Salary not provided

SQL

AngularJS

Kubernetes

TypeScript

Python

Azure

ASP.NET

Git

REST API

Junior, Mid and Senior level

Edinburgh

Savings & investment company

Be an early applicant

Savings & investment company

501-1000 employees

B2BInvestingFinancial Services

Be an early applicant

Salary not provided

SQL

AngularJS

Kubernetes

TypeScript

Python

Azure

ASP.NET

Git

REST API

Junior, Mid and Senior level

Edinburgh

501-1000 employees

B2BInvestingFinancial Services

Company mission

Helping clients to prepare for the future

Job

Company

Role

Who you are

We are looking for someone who thrives in an Agile environment, is self-motivated, and embraces continuous improvement
You should be comfortable working in a regulated environment, balancing innovation with compliance, and be curious about how emerging technologies - including AI - can be applied to solve real-world challenges in investment management
Experience delivering high-quality, cloud native software solutions and an interest in Asset Management or Finance Technology
Proficiency in at least one web application framework (Angular preferred), and Python
Familiarity with REST APIs design, development and testing
Some expertise in at least one Object-Oriented programming language (C# preferred)
Solid understanding of good software development principles
Experience with DevOps tooling, Git, CI/CD pipelines, and Test-Driven Development
Flexibility across technologies and drive to learn about the business and future technology

What the job involves

We have an exciting and rewarding opportunity in our Investment Analytics squad for a Front End Software Engineer to make a tangible impact on investment decision-making capabilities and help shape the future or our technology platform
As part of an Agile, cross-functional team, you will help deliver high-quality, maintainable, and scalable software solutions
This is a hands-on engineering role that combines deep technical expertise with strong business engagement
You will work closely with investment professionals, analysts, and operations teams to understand their needs and deliver highly visible features supporting portfolio management, data analysis, and regulatory reporting
The team’s core delivery is a modern, full-stack platform consisting of:
A web user interface written in Typescript (Angular)
An ecosystem of REST APIs written in C# (ASP.NET core)
A containerised hosting model using Kubernetes in Azure
Data persistence via SQL databases, key-value stores and blob storage
A library of financial modelling and analytic modules written in Python and C#
While your primary focus will be on application development aligned to your core skillset, you will also have opportunities to work across a broader technology landscape and collaborate with engineers from other disciplines
You will be encouraged to explore new tools and approaches, and to contribute to the evolution of our technology platforms
Design, develop, and maintain high-quality software solutions across the entire technology stack, with a focus on maintainability
Collaborate closely with business stakeholders, analysts, and other engineers to understand requirements and deliver fit-for-purpose solutions
Promote and implement engineering best practices, including automated testing, continuous integration/deployment and coding standards
Participate in code reviews, pair programming and knowledge sharing
Explore and apply AI-assisted development tools (e.g. GitHub Copilot) and automation to improve engineering efficiency and solution quality
Following Agile principles, ensure the continuous delivery of value to our users and drive the continuous improvement of our tools and processes

Application process

End Date: December 26, 2025

Our take

Abrdn, formerly known as Standard Life Aberdeen, is a global investment company helping its clients to save and invest for their futures. It operates three businesses - Investments, Adviser and Personal - and has been operating since way back in 1825.

Nowadays, atop its investment and advice services, the company delivers two platforms for financial advisers. The first, Wrap, enables users to build and manage portfolios for each client. It also includes SIPP drawdown capabilities - which means advisers can choose the best platform charges when client assets are at their highest. The second, Elevate, encompasses a suite of tools for advisers to save time and make sure their clients are informed.

In 2023, Abrdn announced "adviserOS", which represents an upgrade to their platform offerings. There is limited information to go on, but the company claims this new venture will be simpler and data-led, as well as require less admin. It will be interesting to see if this new release keeps pace with tech developments across the investment space and allows abrdn to continue as an innovator.