Senior Software Engineer, Abrdn

Salary not provided

React

TypeScript

React Native

JavaScript

Azure

Next.js

REST API

Senior and Expert level

Edinburgh

Savings & investment company

Job no longer available

Savings & investment company

501-1000 employees

B2BInvestingFinancial Services

Job no longer available

Salary not provided

React

TypeScript

React Native

JavaScript

Azure

Next.js

REST API

Senior and Expert level

Edinburgh

501-1000 employees

B2BInvestingFinancial Services

Company mission

Helping clients to prepare for the future

Job

Company

Role

Who you are

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced engineer who is passionate about modern software development, cloud technologies, and automation
You thrive in a fast-paced, lean agile environment and enjoy experimenting with AI, automation, and cutting-edge tools
Strong experience in full-stack development, with expertise in React / React Native, JavaScript/TypeScript, Next.JS, or equivalent modern technologies
Familiarity with Microsoft Azure, including containerization, serverless functions, and microservices architectures
Experience designing RESTful microservices and distributed systems, with an understanding of event-driven patterns as a consideration
A keen interest in AI, automation, and emerging technologies, and how they can be applied to solve engineering challenges
Deep understanding of modern software engineering practices, including test-driven development (TDD), CI/CD, infrastructure as code, and observability
Excellent communication skills, capable of explaining technical concepts to both engineers and non-technical stakeholders
A growth mindset, constantly looking for opportunities to learn, improve, and stay ahead of industry trends

What the job involves

As a Senior Software Engineer, you will be at the heart of our engineering team, leading by example and driving best practices across full-stack development
Reporting to an Engineering Chapter Lead, you will design, build, and optimise cloud-native applications, taking ownership of delivering high-quality, maintainable, and scalable software solutions
You will work across the entire technology stack, with the flexibility to use the right tools for the right job
Whether it's crafting elegant front-end interfaces or designing resilient back-end services, you will have the autonomy to solve complex technical problems while mentoring others in the team
In this role you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by contributing to a platform that directly supports financial advisers and their clients
You will be able to work with modern cloud architectures, AI-driven solutions, and automation to stay ahead of the curve, and will be able to access mentorship, technical training, and career development opportunities, with a clear path to Engineering Lead and beyond
You'll develop high-quality web applications and services across the entire technology stack, ensuring scalability, performance, and security
Design and implement RESTful microservices and distributed systems leveraging Microsoft Azure, with consideration for event-driven architectures where appropriate
Support and mentor mid-level and junior engineers through code reviews, pair programming, and best practice sharing
Explore AI, automation, and AI-powered development tools to improve engineering efficiency and create smarter solutions
Work in a lean agile environment, focusing on continuous improvement, rapid iterations, and delivering value to customers efficiently
Implement and maintain test automation, CI/CD pipelines, and observability best practices, ensuring seamless deployment and monitoring of applications
Identify areas for improvement, refactor code, and propose innovative solutions that enhance engineering effectiveness
Collaborate closely with Product Managers, UX Designers, and other engineers to translate business needs into high-impact technical solutions
Advocate for secure coding practices and ensure applications meet performance, reliability, and compliance standards

Application process

End Date: January 5, 2026

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.