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Lead Software Engineer - Fixed Income Investment Ops platform modernization

newark, nj • Posted 1 weeks ago
Hybrid Full Time IT & Technology

Job Title: Senior Software Engineering Tech Lead - FixedIncome Investment Operations platform modernization

Location: Newark, NJ Hybrid role

Perm/FTE role

US citizens and Green Card Holders and those authorized to work in the US are encouraged to apply. We are unable to sponsor H1b candidates at this time.

Role Summary

Senior Software Engineering Tech Lead supporting Fixed Income Investment Operations platform modernization. Focus is building and integrating core operational systems across back and middle office.

This is platform and heavy integration.

Positioning Guidance

This is a strategic platform modernization role, not a reporting or BI expansion. Strong opportunity to expand footprint beyond analytics into core engineering and integration work within Fixed Income tech stack.

Core Tech Stac

  • Python, Java, SQL
  • Cloud: Azure and AWS
  • Data integrations with external vendors including BlackRock Aladdin
  • Power BI exposure helpful but secondary
  • Some AI and automation exposure desired (pragmatic use cases only)

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead end to end delivery of ops technology solutions
  • Build and integrate investment operations platforms
  • Own vendor and internal system integrations
  • Work closely with business and product teams
  • Mentor engineers and drive execution discipline
  • Support automation and selective AI driven efficiency initiatives

Must Have Profile

  • 8+ years software engineering experience
  • Strong fixed income or capital markets domain experience required
  • Hands on backend engineering (Python or Java)
  • Experience with data integrations and complex financial systems
  • Proven tech lead experience, not just senior IC
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management
  • Comfortable working onsite in enterprise environment

Key Themes

  • Need strong cultural fit, execution focused
  • Looking for pragmatic builders over architects
  • Strong emphasis on industry experience in fixed income operations

Ideal Candidate Profile

  • Fixed income or capital markets platform engineer
  • Experience in middle or back office systems
  • Has worked on trade, position, or operations data flows
  • Integration heavy engineering background
  • Has led small teams or pods in production environments

A reasonable, good faith estimate of the minimum and maximum base salary for this position is $180 K to $195 K per year

Benefits Summary

Competitive salary with annual bonus opportunities, comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance), generous PTO and leave programs, 401(k) with up to 4% company match, and a company-funded pension plan. Additional perks include wellness reimbursements, work-life support resources, education assistance for degree and certificate programs, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan offering discounted company shares.

• The pay range listed above reflects the expected starting salary / Pay rate for this role. This range may be adjusted based on market conditions, location, and other relevant factors. The Company will determine the final starting salary/Pay rate in consultation with the selected candidate(s), in full compliance with applicable laws.

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