Senior Software Engineer (Python/AWS/R) - T. Rowe Price

There is a place for you at T. Rowe Price to grow, contribute, learn, and make a difference.  We are a premier asset manager focused on delivering global investment management excellence and retirement services that investors can rely on today and in the future. The work we do matters. We invite you to explore the opportunity to join us and grow your career with us. Work Flexibility This role is eligible for remote work up to three days a week. In this role you will design, develop, modify, adapt, and implement short- and long-term solutions to information technology needs through new and existing applications, systems, databases, and applications infrastructure. You will review and interpret system requirements and business processes as well as code, test, debug and implement software solutions. You will be working closely with Quants, Portfolio Managers and Analysts to discuss requirements, testing strategies. You will be involved in design and technical discussions with the team and quants, to develop solutions for the PMs/Analysts to make business critical decisions in a timely basis. The applications being built will be leveraged daily across Front Office Investment folks. Lead projects or work streams Be accountable for your work and sometimes others, provide process and standards advice in your area of specialization Work independently Serve as a resource for colleagues with less experience You will be responsible for: Using internal tooling to manage services running in AWS Integrating with RESTful and GRPC APIs Unit testing, integration testing, contributing to maintaining and constantly improving the CI/CD pipeline Understanding business requirements and translating them into technical requirements Performing as a domain expert in one or more parts of the software lifecycle (e.g., coding, testing, deployment). Leads significant pieces of development within the development lifecycle Contributing to the development of standard methodologies within your group Leading code reviews and actively participates in providing feedback on others’ designs/code Being accountable for technical debt in your own software Leading a small project team, as required Taking control of complex problems and step through them in a rational way Making tactical vs. strategic trade-offs Being flexible in your thinking; able to evolve a solution when additional information or ideas are presented Mentoring junior members of the team Identifying when junior engineers need help and providing it in a positive way that promotes confidence. Actively helping team members/make suggestions to improve practices. Business Knowledge Able to work directly with business partners 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 Typically requires a BS or MS degree in a technical discipline (or equivalent experience) and 5+ years of progressive software development experience Development experience with Java and/or Python (Python required) Experience on RDBMS like PostgreSQL, SQL Server. Experience building modern data and analytics systems in a financial services organization with an understanding of the asset management business and/or financial markets helpful but not required Experience with R would be a plus. In-depth knowledge and expertise in your job discipline and working knowledge of related disciplines Stays up to date with new technologies Programs proficiently in several languages and is comfortable switching between them Shows dedication to quality by implementing suitable software using unit/integration and acceptance testing at the time of feature development Develops data models or schemas from scratch and knows of key concepts such as ACID, Normalization, and Transactions Debugs large components with limited assistance and assists other engineers Designs and develops practical APIs and abstractions. FINRA Requirements FINRA licenses are not required and will not be supported for this role. Work Flexibility This role is eligible for remote work up to three days a week. 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. T. Rowe Price is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity of thought, gender, and race. We believe our continued success depends upon the equal treatment of all associates and applicants for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender, age, mental or physical disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, military or veteran status, pregnancy, or any other classification protected by country, federal, state, or local law. T. Rowe Price is an asset management firm focused on delivering global investment management excellence and retirement services that investors can rely on–now, and over the long term. Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community!