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Post :- 16th Sep 2023
T Rowe Price has a need for a senior Python developer. This is a hybrid position that sits in Baltimore, MD no exception. They’re looking for someone skilled with Python and AWS. They want someone with asset management/middle office experience (sales or buy side) but would consider that has worked with large data sets in a retail environment. The manager is NOT looking for a resume that is just a copy and paste of a job description they want to be able to tell the actual work consultant has done on project. They also need to be able to discuss what they’ve done during interviews. The interview process is minimum 3 steps. This is a 12 month contract and they’d like to convert this resource to permanent eventually.
The T Rowe Price Fixed Income Front Office technology team is looking for an accomplished Senior Software Engineer/Developer in building
a suite of next-generation n-tier, native cloud-based applications. In this role, you will be part of the Fixed Income Front Office software
engineering team whose mission is to enhance and develop new capabilities needed by our Portfolio Managers, Analysts and Quants, using
strategic point within Front Office Technology, providing core data services to the Portfolio Management tools that are pivotal to the success
of T Rowe Price.
The team hire and develop talented Software Engineers, working in Python and JavaScript, to build robust and scalable software hosted in
AWS. They are looking for experienced Software Engineers to join the global team, with either Python experience or strong experience in one
or more OO languages, to work on transformational projects that will help grow the Fixed Income business. Knowledge of the financial
domain is nice to have however for candidates with a strong desire to learn the team will provide support via their experienced Engineers and
Business Analysts.
This is a hands-on, full SDLC role that provides an opportunity to tackle sophisticated business, logic, data, and technical challenges.
The role requires you to take responsibility for the full development cycle – from requirement gathering to the delivery of the end-product. You
will be part of an agile team of smart, hardworking people. We will give you ambitious 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. You must demonstrate a willingness to overcome technical challenges in a fast-paced environment.
Our firm has made a significant investment in the future of our technology and data. We have a big vision of what we can achieve and have
ambitious plans to get there. We hold collaboration as a core tenet of how we accomplish our goals. Are you interested in a team-oriented
approach; working alongside curious and enthusiastic learners? We are a group of diverse problem solvers, all working together with different
perspectives to create optimal solutions that continue to propel us to great heights.
Role Responsibilities
• Innovate, design and deliver in terms of high reliability, scalability and extensibility
Build large scale distributed computing programs to generate insightful analytics Solve unique problems that have a broad
impact and delivery of business value
Job Description
• Deliver within a team and as an individual developer
• Demonstrate master hands-on capability to drive components to delivery
• Advocate and contribute to software engineering best practices, including those that have enterprise-wide impact
Business and Analytical Skills
• Shows willingness to take on the complexities of the domain – Portfolio Management, Quantitative Research, Risk, etc.
• Has experience of working with complexity and multiple stakeholders, for example portfolio managers, analysts and quants
• Balances strategic and pragmatic concerns when solving problems
• Makes decisions that are cognizant of the firm’s broader business strategy
Technical Skills
• Conversant in multiple technologies and learns new technologies quickly
• Demonstrates deep experience in automated testing and techniques
Performs as an expert in multiple parts of the software lifecycle (e.g., coding, testing, development) and coaches others on
such practices
• Experienced in several styles of architecture (e.g. real-time, batch, orchestration)
Provides a clear and concise explanation of business strategy, technical concepts, designs or implementation to a nontechnical audience
• Stays abreast of industry trends and technologies and knows when/how/if to apply them appropriately
Minimum qualifications:
Strong academic record and a degree with high mathematical and computing content e.g., Computer Science, Mathematics,
Engineering or Physics from a leading university.
• 5+ years of progressive software engineering experience
• Expert knowledge of Python and related popular libraries
Experience in building containerized applications and deploying to cloud infrastructure such as Amazon Web Services (AWS),
Microsoft Azure, or similar providers.
• Proficient on Linux platforms with knowledge of various scripting languages
• Strong knowledge of one or more relevant database technologies e.g., PostgreSQL, SQL Server
• Strong in Test-Driven Development and proficiency in writing maintainable and adaptable code
Preferred qualifications:
• Computer Science, Math or Financial Engineering degree
• Strong knowledge in other programming language(s) – e.g., JavaScript, Typescript, Kotlin
• Strong with a range of open-source frameworks and development tools - Python (NumPy, SciPy, pandas), gRPC, Git, CI/CD,
• A solid understanding of tradable financial instruments (securities, derivatives) and capital markets
• Experience of front office software development with an Asset Management, Hedge fund or Investment Ban