Junior Software Engineer - Financial Services

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EY Consulting is a fast-moving, high-growth area within EY, and this with a huge potential for you. It offers variety, challenge, responsibility and the opportunity to realize your leadership potential. Our competency teams are focused on helping our clients to improve their business performance and operational efficiency, whilst managing risk. We help clients by delivering assessment, transformation and assurance solutions in specialty areas, like finance, strategic choices, risk management, cyber security and technology.

EY is the only major professional services firm with a dedicated financial services (FS) practice integrated in the EMEIA region. An international team of over 11000 professionals are working across borders for our clients in the financial sector: Banking, Insurance and Asset Management, in all service lines: Consulting, Tax, Strategy and Assurance.

The Opportunity: Your Next Adventure Awaits?

As part of our Technology & Innovation practice, EY’s software engineers are working on the next-generation financial services industry, changing the way consumers interact with banks and insurers. We understand our clients and their need for integrated, agile teams, we are experts in the industry, and we take on new challenges as we push technology forward.

Our consultants work on the most relevant topics in the industry, such as:

• Developing real time online lending solutions
• Developing robot advisors meant to optimize savings and investments
• Enabling real time payments.
• Developing modern web applications hosted in a cloud based solution

We currently have opportunities for passionate young graduates who enjoy a fast paced international environment, to join as Junior Software Engineers who will work on specific projects critical to financial services current landscape, with opportunities to switch teams, as you and our fast-paced business grow and evolve. You will play an important part in taking EY’s Technology & Innovation to the next level.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Understand the business and architecture requirements;
• Bring fresh ideas from different areas, including information retrieval, large-scale system design, data storage/processing, security, artificial intelligence, UI design and mobile development;
• Use state of the art technologies to solve real problems for our customers at a massive scale;
• Design, develop, test, deploy, maintain and improve; you will own the full life-cycle of your code: you write it, you own it;
• Ensure high quality, performant and scalable product deliveries;
• Share your knowledge and help the team evolve towards best practices;
• Collaborate with multiple teams inside EY.

Your Profile
You have/are:

• Bachelor or Master degree in a relevant field (Computer Science, Civil/Business Engineering, IT, Quantitative disciplines, etc.);
• Fluency in French or Dutch, with excellent business English;
• Solid communication and presentation skills;
• Passion for writing clean and testable code;
• Strong software development skills in one or more general purpose programming languages, such as Java, Python, C# or JavaScript and interest and ability to learn other coding languages as needed;
• Strong analytical skills, conceptual thinking and pragmatic approach, strong software architecture and design patterns knowledge;
• Eager to learn more about the Financial Services market in Belgium and beyond;
• Available to start in September 2025.

What’s In It For You

• EY Family – you become part of the EY Family providing you with all the necessary skills, training and opportunities; enabling you to grow to your fullest potential.
• Attractive remuneration package - We offer an attractive remuneration package; including a company car and charging card, iPhone plus subscription, health insurance, pension plan, meal vouchers, and eco vouchers. Thanks to our flex plan it is possible to choose what you value most.
• Flexible working arrangements - We are proud of our flexible working arrangements. We will actively support you in building a successful career and delivering excellent client service without sacrificing your personal priorities. We offer flexible working hours and working from home multiple days per week is possible.
• Inspiring work environment - At EY we are dedicated to providing you with an inspiring work environment. A work environment that allows you to further develop your skills and enables you to fulfill your true potential.
• Learning & personal growth - You will benefit from an onboarding program, receive extensive training and will be coached by a counselor. We offer a clear career path tailored to your unique skills with necessary guidance.
• Fun - By joining our EY- teams, you can participate in team activities, and companywide events and enjoy a drink during our monthly after-work drink.
• Sustainability - We have a fleet of hybrid and electric cars. Our flex plan makes it possible for you to choose the most sustainable option for you. You can also opt for a train subscription or lease a bike.
• Diversity & Inclusion - At EY we are passionate about the inclusion and support of individuals of all groups; we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or disability status.
• Location - All of our offices are easily accessible by public transport and/or by car and have parking space. They all have parking spaces and charging stations are provided.
• Best Workplace – You will be part of the 2023 number one rated Best Workplace (Great Place to Work).

Here at EY, you’ll have the chance to build a truly exceptional experience. We’ll empower you with the latest technology, surround you with high-performing teams, and provide the global scale and diverse and inclusive culture you need to discover your full potential. Through our coaching and training programs, you’ll develop the skillsets you need to stay relevant today and in the future – all while building a network of colleagues, mentors, and leaders who will be on the journey with you at EY and beyond.