Lead IT Engineer - Aegon AM

Aegon Asset Management (Aegon AM) is a leading global investor with 350 investment professionals managing and advising on assets of US $384 billion for a diverse client base including pension plans, public funds, insurance companies, banks, wealth managers, family offices, and foundations. Organized around four investment platforms—fixed income, real assets, equities, and multi-asset & solutions—each team leverages deep asset-class expertise to maximize client benefit. With 1,125 employees across 14 global locations, we are committed to fundamental, research-driven active management, effective risk management, and responsible investment.

About the role

As a Lead Engineer, you will join a team of seven within our global Investment Management Engineering organization, working in an Agile, cloud-first environment to deliver technology solutions across the business. This role involves resolving complex problems, often leading small project or initiative teams, and providing guidance to junior staff. You will act as a resource for colleagues, present to senior leaders, and work independently with minimal guidance in complex situations.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Product Owners, Engineering Team Leads, and Business Analysts to understand business outcomes and translate them into technical solutions.
• Develop, test, and maintain applications and platforms aligned to delivery team priorities.
• Engage directly with business stakeholders to validate solution options and share proof-of-concept code.
• Apply engineering best practices, including CI/CD, automated testing, and secure coding standards.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of delivery processes and team performance.
• Participate in incident resolution and support activities (3rd Line), ensuring reliability and performance of delivery team-owned applications.
• Maintain awareness of emerging technologies and contribute to innovation within and across delivery teams.
• Support the Engineering Director and Engineering Team Lead with technical advice and input into delivery team-level decisions.
• Manage data privacy risks and ensure compliance with company policy regarding the processing of personal and/or other sensitive data.

Requirements

• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. without requiring immigration sponsorship or employer of record support.
• A degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Proven experience in software development, infrastructure engineering, or platform operations within Agile delivery environments.
• Hands-on experience with DevSecOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and secure coding.
• Certifications in relevant technologies, cloud platforms, or Agile methodologies (e.g., AWS, Azure, Scrum, SAFe) are desirable but not essential.
• Background in financial services or asset management preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with key systems such as Aladdin, Snowflake, dbt, AWS, and infrastructure technologies relevant to asset management.
• Strong understanding of the full software delivery lifecycle within a globally distributed Agile team, including development, testing, deployment, and support.
• Proficiency in one or more programming languages and engineering disciplines (e.g., Python, SQL, .Net Core, C#).
• Ability to gather business context to complement technical expertise.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills to work effectively with Product Owners, Analysts, and Business Stakeholders.

Schedule

This is a hybrid role, requiring an in-office presence two days per week with the flexibility to work remotely three days per week.

Benefits

• Competitive rewards program including incentive compensation.
• Health and wellness benefits.
• Retirement programs.
• Learning and development opportunities.