IT Tech Developer

DigiPod Developer Do you have data and software development skills in combination with an interest in responsible (index) investing? We offer a DigiPod Developer position in the Investment Management Services (IMS) DigiPod. The - newly introduced - Digipods act as controlled self-service units for the Capital Market investment teams to empower these teams to make more informed and effective (investment) decisions. The Digipods target consistent digital maturity and capabilities across the Capital Markets department while closely collaborating with the Operations department who also sets the IT & data standards. The IMS DigiPod works closely with the RI Execution team and the Index Solutions team to build self-service solutions to operationalize the RI and index investment ambitions of our clients. You will also work closely with the Data Office to migrate prototypes to robust solutions and bridge the experts in the IMS department and the technical specialists of the Data Office. As such, the ideal candidate will combine software development and technology skills with a proactive attitude, teamwork & cross-disciplinary skills, a quality mindset, and result focus in combination with a passion for sustainable (index) investing in equity and fixed income. The Digipod developer will report to the Senior DigiPod Developer. The main responsibilities of the DigiPod developer include the following: Develop and maintain new (prototype) functionality in Python/Databricks/SQL/Power BI for the RI instruments of our clients that can be used by the IMS specialists; Work closely with the key stakeholders, including RI Execution and the MultiDisciplinary project teams that perform leading research to facilitate the RI ambition of our clients, to develop prototypes and facilitate the research engine; Work closely with Index Solutions to facilitate index construction research, develop and maintain index monitors, and index revision tooling. Work - ad hoc - with the other IMS teams including Operational Due Diligence, Business Management, and the Investment Specialists; Participate and contribute to the DigiPod community with the three other Digipods to ensure consistency in technology, way-of-working and data governance; Represent the DigiPod in IT-related meetings with internal stakeholders and work with the IT and Data specialists to migrate the intermediate RI data platform to the Data Office. As a DigiPod developer you have a growth mindset and are strongly result-oriented. You know how to develop software in a team setting and you are a team player with a healthy ambition. You are technically strong, your work is accurate and you have software engineering skills. An academic degree/PhD in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, or an equivalent qualification; a CFA charter or an equivalent qualification (e.g. Professional programming and software engineering skills (Python, Databricks, SQL, Power BI or Qlik) and the eager to learn handling large financial and ESG datasets. About 4-6 years relevant developer experience; A passion for data, technology and AI in asset management, ambition to ensure continuous improvement and a drive to work in a demanding, performance oriented work environment; Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in English. Attention to your vitality and personal development Possibility to work from home 2-3 days per week APG is committed to around 4.5 million people in the Netherlands, which is why we believe it is important to be a reflection of Dutch society. This means that APG strives for an inclusive work environment, in which everyone can be themselves and where your unique qualities are embraced. nl or manager Gerben de Zwart via