Jr. Developer

Cambridge Associates LLC; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 81,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

annual performance-based bonus

comprehensive, competitive benefits

Job summary

Cambridge Associates LLC is seeking a software developer to join our team in Boston. You will design and build mission-critical software across web applications, REST APIs, and back-end services on AWS, using Java, .NET, and Python. You’ll work in an agile environment with AI-assisted tooling to enhance coding, testing, and debugging.

We value curiosity, collaboration, and rigorous testing. The role involves contributing to data management and analytics solutions for internal clients and the

Qualifications

• 1+ years of software development experience.
• Understanding of BDD, CI and lean delivery.
• Strong CS fundamentals.
• Knowledge of modern architectural patterns (REST, MVC, ORM, RDMS).
• Exposure to AI coding assistants or AI APIs.
• Experience with APIs, relational databases, or modern front-end frameworks.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms, agile delivery, automated testing, and CI/CD.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineers, business analysts, and QA to deliver reliable software.
• Develop applications, APIs, services, and data components using the team stack.
• Write automated tests and participate in code reviews.
• Support CI/CD and deployment practices and document decisions.

Skills

Software development

BDD

CI/CD

REST APIs

Cloud platforms

Databases

AI tooling

Tools

Git & testing tools

Job description

Firm Overview

Cambridge Associates (“CA”) is a leading global investment firm. CA’s goal is to help endowments & foundations, pension plans, and ultra-high net worth private clients implement and manage custom investment portfolios that generate outperformance so that they can maximize their impact on the world. Cambridge Associates delivers a range of services, including outsourced CIO, non-discretionary portfolio management, and investment consulting. Headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, CA has offices in key markets in North America, the United Kingdom, Europe, Asia, and Oceania. Our worldwide teams ensure our clients benefit from decades of global presence, local expertise, and relationships with the top global investment managers across the world. For more information, please visit www.cambridgeassociates.com.

Job Description Summary

Cambridge Associates is seeking a software developer to join our development team. You will have the opportunity to work with a talented team designing and developing mission-critical software at our firm. Cambridge Associates provides a growth-oriented environment and has exciting and challenging projects for both new and existing products that would allow you to make real contributions. We develop a wide variety of software to support business process and workflows, analytical, data management and reporting capabilities for our internal customers and the firm’s clients. These include web applications, RESTful APIs and back-end services, and databases. Our development platforms include Java, .NET, and Python on AWS infrastructure, PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server, and other data management and analytics technologies.

Candidate will be expected to:

• Work as a part of our software engineering team with a background and experience working in the Financial Industry or similarly regulated industry
• Design, develop, and implement object-oriented applications to support business requirements
• Follow approved software development life cycle methodologies in an agile environment (Scrum, Kanban)
• Resolve technical issues through debugging, research, and investigation
• Create unit and end-to-end tests based on desired behavior that has business value

Job Description: Tasks and Responsibilities

Collaborate with developers, business analysts, designers, and quality assurance colleagues to understand user needs and deliver reliable, maintainable software. Develop and support applications, APIs, services, and database components using the team’s technology stack. Use approved AI-assisted tools to support activities such as coding, testing, debugging, documentation, and technical exploration. Apply sound engineering judgment when using AI: understand and validate generated outputs, verify correctness, and follow security, privacy, and data-handling requirements. Contribute to the exploration and development of AI-enabled features, with guidance from more experienced team members. Approach unfamiliar problems with curiosity, using research, experimentation, and feedback to develop and evaluate solutions. Seek to understand the rationale behind existing designs and processes and suggest evidence-based improvements collaboratively. Write automated tests, participate in code reviews, and contribute to continuous integration and delivery practices. Follow agreed development standards and help identify opportunities to make those standards and processes more effective. Document technical decisions and application functionality clearly and support troubleshooting after deployment.

Key Competencies

Preferred candidates will possess most of the following qualifications: 1+ years of software development experience Understanding of BDD, continuous integration and lean delivery. Strong CS fundamentals Understanding of modern architectural design patterns (REST, MVC, ORM, RDMS, etc.) Exposure to AI coding assistants, generative AI APIs, or projects incorporating AI capabilities. Experience with APIs, relational databases, or modern front-end frameworks. Familiarity with cloud platforms, agile delivery, automated testing, and CI/CD. Examples of improving a development process or solution through experimentation, feedback, or measurement.

Base salary range for this role

Pay Range Minimum: 81200

Pay Range Maximum: 105600

In addition to the listed salary range, this position is eligible for an annual performance-based bonus and a comprehensive, competitive benefits package.

• annual performance-based bonus
• comprehensive, competitive benefits package

Actual placement within the stated salary range will be determined based on factors such as skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as internal equity.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The firm is committed to the concept and practice of equal employment opportunity and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status. It is expected that all employees will follow a similar policy toward their co-workers.

Since our founding in 1973, we have been a market leader in building diversified investment portfolios. With 13 offices around the globe and a world-class network of managers, we offer the scale, resources, and networks of a global firm, coupled with the trust, independence, and personal attention of a boutique firm.

Wherever you are in your career journey, we offer a wide range of opportunities and a truly collaborative, diverse environment. Our work helps our clients do good in the world, and we embrace the opportunity to contribute to their positive impact.