Overview:
- Takes an active, hands-on approach in leading and implementing technology solutions with a team of motivated engineers and business stakeholders.
- Designs and develops IT architecture (data modeling, data processing, service-oriented architecture, distributed systems) solutions to business problems in alignment with the firm wide enterprise architecture direction and standards.
- Practice disciplined software engineering (e.g. automated testing, code reviews, architecture reviews, deliver quality software)
- Develops specifications for new products/services, applications, and service offerings based off business requirements with an emphasis on engaging and understanding the business problem before proposing a solution.
Role Summary and Responsibilities
- Demonstrates master hands-on capability to drive components to delivery from inception to final product.
- Recommends and contributes to software engineering best practices, including those that have enterprise-wide impact.
- Takes accountability for the quality, total cost of ownership, maintainability and security of any component or application produced.
- Capable of leading regular, ongoing development projects and teams to guarantee on time delivery of technology solutions for business stakeholders.
- Continues to advance overall technology in alignment with our Front Office Technology strategies.
Business Knowledge
- Demonstrates a keen ability to very quickly understand and proactively engage with business stakeholders to create successful technical solutions.
- Demonstrates deep knowledge of products/flows within supported businesses.
- Makes decisions that are cognizant of the firm’s broader business strategy and future priorities.
- Recommends solutions aligned with Global Technology and business unit strategies.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree or the equivalent combination of education and relevant experience AND 5+ years of total relevant work experience engineering technical solutions.
- Experience with Python and JavaScript based technologies
- Experience with React, Redux, NodeJS, Webpack
- Experience using AWS to build end to end distributed technical solutions (ALB,ECS,EC2,RDS,Fargate,Lambda,etc.) and as well as general cloud native applications preferred
- Performs as an expert in all parts of the software development lifecycle (e.g., coding, testing, development) and coaches other around such practices.
- Converses in many technologies and learns new technologies quickly.
- Ability to provide a clear and concise explanation of business strategy, technical concepts, designs or implementation to a non-technical audience.
- Stays abreast of industry trends and technologies and knows when/how/if to apply them appropriately.
- Demonstrates deep experience in automated testing and techniques.
- Defines testing strategy for products and ensures adherence to strategy.
- Sets standards for code reviews.
- Debugs any system, even those not written by themselves.
- Provides oversight of all development activities on assigned projects and accepts accountability of assigned deliverables.
- Owns technical debt for multiple components or systems.
- Knowledge and interest/passion for finance is a plus.
- Experience using Git for version control is a plus.
- Familiarity with statistics is a plus.
Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
We strive for equity, equality, and opportunity for all associates. When we embrace the power of diversity and create an environment where people can bring their authentic and best selves to work, our firm is stronger, and we create greater value for our clients. Our commitment and inclusive programming aim to lift the experience for each associate and builds allies for our global associate community. We know that a sense of belonging is key not only to your success at the firm, but also to your ability to bring your best each day.
Benefits: We invest in our people through a wide range of programs and benefits, including:
- Competitive pay and bonuses as well as a generous retirement plan and employee stock purchase plan with matching contributions
- Flexible and remote work opportunities
- Health care benefits (medical, dental, vision)
- Tuition assistance
- Wellness programs (fitness reimbursement, Employee Assistance Program)
Our policies may change as our working lives evolve. Yet, our commitment to supporting our associates’ well-being and addressing the needs of our clients, business, and communities is unwavering.