Software Engineer
Company: GMS Advisors
Location: New York
Posted on: May 8, 2024
Job Description:
Engineers at our client are playing a key role in helping build
the future of financial services, working hand-in-hand with
business partners to create client experiences that are changing
the way people invest. We're looking for software engineers at all
levels to join our Technology Development Center located in Union
Square NYC. We want technologists with a fresh perspective who are
passionate about solving complex business, data, and technical
challenges. You'll work with smart, talented people across our
business to create groundbreaking, next-generation applications for
n-tier cloud architectures. You'll be involved, hands-on, through
the entire development cycle. And you'll redefine the way our
traders, portfolio managers, and analysts serve our clients.
We will expect you to be agile / to lead / to think outside the
box. In return, we'll give you challenging work that has an impact
/ Opportunities to learn and grow / and a collaborative culture
that encourages every member of our team to bring their point of
view to the table-because that's how we help our clients succeed.
The company is working to develop the firm's next-generation data
distribution platform, with the aim to seamlessly deliver real-time
and on-demand investment data to a global network of distributed
trading and research platforms. We are employing new paradigms such
as cloud computing, lightweight microservices, and distributed and
non-relational databases to deliver elastically scalable, globally
distributed, and highly resilient software services.
Designs, develops, modifies, adapts, and implements short- and
long-term solutions to information technology need through new and
existing applications, systems, databases, and applications
infrastructure. Reviews and interprets system requirements and
business processes. Codes, tests, debugs, and implements software
solutions.
- Requires in-depth knowledge and expertise in their own job
discipline and working knowledge of related disciplines
- Leads projects or work streams within broader projects
- Accountable for work of self and sometimes others provides
process and standards advice in the area of specialty
- Works independently receives minimal guidance
- Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience ROLE
SUMMARY AND JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Craftsman-like approach to building software; takes pride in
engineering excellence and instills these values in others
- Demonstrable passion for technology (e.g. personal projects,
open-source involvement) while using their problem-solving
capabilities to deliver solutions utilizing a top-end engineering
approach
- Focused on delivering value to the business with relentless
efforts to improve the process
- Exceptional technology skills; recognized by your peers as an
expert in your domain
- A proponent of strong collaborative software engineering
techniques and methods: agile development, continuous integration,
code review or pairing, unit testing, refactoring, and related
approaches
- Strong analytical ability, true problem solvers
- High achiever who combines ambition with humility and is happy
to let their performance do the talking
- Accountable for all parts of the software development lifecycle
for their projects
- Contributes to the development of best practices within their
group
- Leads code reviews and actively participates in providing
feedback on others' designs/code
- Accountable for technical debt in their own software
- At some levels, capable of leading a small team of developers
for a specific project
- Takes control of complex or vague problems and steps through
them in a rational way
- Makes tactical vs. strategic tradeoffs
- Flexible in his or her thinking; able to evolve a solution when
additional information or ideas are presented
- Mentors junior members of the team
- Identifies when junior engineers need help and provide it in a
positive way that promotes confidence.
- Proactively helps team members/make suggestions to improve
practices. BUSINESS KNOWLEDGE
- Able to work directly with business stakeholders
- Decisions show a focus on current and future business
priorities, together with fiscal responsibility
- Can articulate business needs and translate them into
technology solutions REQUIREMENTS
- Minimum 3+ Years of professional development experience (Java
or Javascript preferred)
- Experience with automated delivery pipelines, agile delivery,
and test-driven development
- In-depth knowledge of software design patterns
- Solid understanding of cloud-native architectures (AWS, etc.)
for containerized microservices
- Experience working in a dynamic, fast-paced, Agile team
environment Strong interpersonal skills; able to establish and
maintain a close working relationship with quantitative
researchers, traders, and senior business leaders
- Confident communicator; able to argue a point concisely and
deal positively with conflicting views
- Enthusiasm for learning & results oriented
- A solid understanding of financial markets and instruments is a
plus
- Stays current with many best-of-breed technologies
- Shows a commitment to quality by implementing suitable software
using unit/integration and acceptance testing at the time of
feature development
- Debugs large components with limited assistance and assists
other engineers with debugging
- At some levels, leads code reviews and actively participates in
providing feedback on others' designs/code
- Performs as an expert in one or more parts of the software
lifecycle (e.g., coding, testing, deployment). Oversees significant
pieces of development within the development lifecycle
- Designs and develops practical APIs and abstractions.
- Owns technical debt in their own software 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 build 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)
Keywords: GMS Advisors, Elizabeth , Software Engineer, IT / Software / Systems , New York, New Jersey
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