Lead Murex Software Engineer

Transamerica; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 111,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus for Eligible Employees

Pension Plan

401k Match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Medical Insurance

Job summary

Transamerica is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to act as a hands-on Murex Developer and integration specialist. The role requires deep Murex expertise and the ability to integrate with multiple stacks, including SQL Server, Oracle, SSIS, SSRS, .NET/C#, Java, Python, and APIs.

You will lead design sessions, mentor engineers, and contribute to modernization of investment reporting systems. The position is hybrid, based in the United States, with involvement in cross-functional teams across

Qualifications

• Five or more years of software engineering experience using Java, .NET/C#, SQL, or equivalent enterprise development technologies.
• Hands-on Murex development experience in derivatives or reporting capabilities.
• Experience integrating Murex with internal and external applications via APIs, ETL, files, or messaging.
• Strong SQL Server and/or Oracle experience, including data modeling and performance tuning.
• Experience with ETL and data integration tools (SSIS, AWS Glue, Control-M or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and support Murex-based solutions across Front Office, Risk, Back Office, Accounting, and Datamart/reporting.
• Develop and maintain integrations between Murex and internal peripheral applications and reporting platforms.
• Translate requirements into scalable solutions using Murex components, APIs, SQL, ETL, and reporting frameworks.
• Build and support Datamart reporting solutions with schemas, feeders, batches, and extraction processes.
• Develop and optimize data pipelines and ETL processes to move and transform trade and accounting data.
• Design, develop, and support operational, regulatory, valuation, accounting, and management reports.

Skills

Murex

Java

C# / .NET

SQL

APIs

ETL

SSRS

CI/CD

Murex integration

Python

Cloud

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IS

Tools

SQL Server

Oracle

SSIS

AWS Glue

Docker

Kubernetes

Jenkins

Git/Bitbucket

NUnit

Job description

About Us

At Transamerica, hard work, innovative thinking, and personal accountability are qualities we honor and reward. We understand the potential of leveraging the talents of a diverse workforce. We embrace an environment where employees enjoy a balance between their careers, families, communities, and personal interests.

Job Family

IT - Development

About Us

At Transamerica, hard work, innovative thinking, and personal accountability are qualities we honor and reward. We understand the potential of leveraging the talents of a diverse workforce. We embrace an environment where employees enjoy a balance between their careers, families, communities, and personal interests. Ultimately, we appreciate the uniqueness of a company where talented professionals work collaboratively in a positive environment — one focused on helping people look forward and plan for the best life possible while providing tools and solutions that make it easier to get there.

Who We Are

We believe everyone deserves to live their best life. More than a century ago, we were among the first financial services companies in America to serve everyday people from all walks of life. Today, we’re part of an international holding company, with millions of customers and thousands of employees worldwide. Our insurance, retirement, and investment solutions help people make the most of what’s important to them. We’re empowered by a vast agent network covering North America, with diversity to match. Together with our nonprofit research institute and foundation, we tune in, step up, and are a force for good — for our customers and the communities where we live, work, and play. United in our purpose, we help people create the financial freedom to live life on their terms.

What We Do

Transamerica is organized into three distinct businesses. These include 1) World Financial Group, including Transamerica Financial Advisors, 2) Protection Solutions and Savings & Investments, comprised of life insurance, annuities, employee benefits, retirement plans, and Transamerica Investment Solutions, and 3) Financial Assets, which includes legacy blocks of long term care, universal life, and variable and fixed annuities. These are supported by Transamerica Corporate, which includes Finance, People and Places, General Counsel, Risk, Internal Audit, Strategy and Development, and Corporate Affairs, which covers Communications, Brand, and Government and Policy Affairs. Transamerica employs nearly 7,000 people. It’s part of Aegon, an integrated, diversified, international financial services group serving approximately 23.9 million customers worldwide.* For more information, visit transamerica.com.

Job Description Summary

Job Description Summary:
The Investment Reporting Technology team partners closely with Finance, Accounting, Investment Operations, and other Technology teams to deliver enterprise applications that support investment accounting, regulatory reporting, management reporting, data governance, and financial controls. Our solutions integrate investment data from multiple platforms and provide automated, scalable, and compliant applications and reporting capabilities for critical business functions.
The Lead Software Engineer will serve as a hands‑on Murex Developer and integration specialist responsible for designing, developing, enhancing, and supporting solutions across the Murex ecosystem and related internal and third‑party peripheral applications. The ideal candidate has strong Murex development experience, understands derivatives trade lifecycle processes, and can integrate Murex with downstream and upstream applications built using multiple technology stacks, including SQL Server, Oracle, SSIS, SSRS, .NET/C#, Java, Python, APIs, batch scheduling, test automation, and cloud or modern data platforms. Provides lead support for design and development to one or more application development teams and leads a team of local or outsourced software engineers to build and support business application solutions.
This role requires a blend of Murex platform expertise, data engineering, integration design, reporting knowledge, production support discipline, and leadership skills. Responsibilities include Murex workflow and interface development, Datamart/reporting support, data pipelines, process automation, regulatory and accounting reporting support, production troubleshooting, and modernization of investment reporting and derivatives systems.

Responsibilities

Job Description

• Design, develop, enhance, and support Murex-based solutions across Front Office, Risk, Back Office, Accounting, and Datamart/reporting functions.
• Develop and maintain integrations between Murex and internal peripheral applications, including downstream reporting platforms, accounting systems, data warehouses, operational tools, and other company-developed applications built across varied technology stacks.
• Translate business and functional requirements into scalable technical solutions using Murex components, MxML, APIs, SQL, ETL pipelines, reporting frameworks, and integration services.
• Build and support Murex Datamart reporting solutions, including schemas, feeders, batches, extraction processes, reconciliation routines, and reporting data layers.
• Develop and optimize data pipelines and ETL processes using SQL Server, SSIS, AWS Glue, Oracle, or equivalent technologies to move and transform trade, position, valuation, and accounting data.
• Design, develop, and support operational, regulatory, valuation, accounting, and management reports using SSRS, SQL, BI tools, Excel VBA/macros, and other enterprise reporting platforms.
• Support trade lifecycle data flows, including deal capture, static data, valuation, accounting, reconciliation, reporting, EOD/EOM processing, and downstream data distribution.
• Perform root‑cause analysis and resolve complex production issues involving Murex workflows, Datamart loads, market data interfaces, reporting discrepancies, batch failures, and integration breaks.
• Collaborate with Finance, Accounting, Investment Operations, Risk, business product owners, infrastructure teams, vendors, and offshore/contract development teams in an agile or hybrid delivery model.
• Lead design sessions and architecture discussions for end‑to‑end Murex and derivatives platform solutions, considering business needs, cost, operational risk, maintainability, scalability, and system impacts.
• Support SIT, UAT, regression testing, production releases, Murex upgrades, platform migrations, and modernization initiatives.
• Contribute to automation and process optimization initiatives to improve STP, reduce manual work, strengthen controls, and improve operational efficiency.
• Mentor developers and analysts on Murex development practices, integration design, coding standards, troubleshooting, documentation, and release readiness.
• Leverage modern AI‑assisted development tools, including Kiro, to accelerate delivery, improve code quality, automate repetitive development tasks, and enhance engineering productivity across the software development lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, math, engineering, finance, or another technical field, or equivalent education and experience.
• Five or more years of software engineering experience using Java, .NET/C#, SQL, or equivalent enterprise development technologies.
• Hands‑on Murex development or functional development experience, preferably supporting derivatives, Front Office, Risk, Back Office, Accounting, Datamart, or reporting capabilities.
• Experience integrating Murex or similar financial platforms with internal and external applications through APIs, messaging, ETL pipelines, files, database interfaces, services, or batch orchestration.
• Strong experience with SQL Server and/or Oracle, including query development, stored procedures, data modeling, performance tuning, troubleshooting, and data reconciliation.
• Experience with ETL and data integration tools such as SSIS, AWS Glue, Control‑M scheduled jobs, or equivalent enterprise integration technologies.
• Experience developing and supporting reporting solutions using SSRS, BI tools, Datamart extracts, Excel VBA/macros, or equivalent reporting platforms.
• Familiarity with coding platforms and frameworks such as OOD/OOP, Spring Framework, J2EE, service‑oriented architecture, dependency injection, and core architecture principles.
• Experience with integration and service frameworks such as API gateways, Swagger/OpenAPI, Kafka, messaging tools, microservices, REST APIs, or equivalent technologies.
• Experience with build, deployment, and CI/CD tools such as Visual Studio, Git/Bitbucket, Maven, Jenkins, Nexus, SQL Management Studio, NUnit, Docker, OpenShift, Kubernetes, or similar tools.
• Working knowledge of Windows Server, Linux/Unix environments, scripting, batch scheduling, monitoring, and operational support processes.
• Understanding of derivatives products and trade lifecycle concepts, including FX, swaps, rates, fixed income, options, valuation, accounting, P&L, and regulatory or management reporting.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, documentation, and technical communication skills, with the ability to work independently and as part of a cross‑functional team.
• Ability to prioritize workload, manage competing priorities, and deliver high‑quality solutions within tight deadlines while maintaining strong customer focus.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Murex upgrade, migration, or large‑scale enhancement programs.
• Experience with test automation tools, including test case design, automation development, regression testing, and integration with enterprise testing and release management processes.
• Technology or platform certifications, such as AWS, Microsoft, Murex‑related training, or equivalent technical certifications.
• Knowledge of financial services, insurance, asset management, capital markets, or derivatives reporting domain.

Working Conditions

• Hybrid‑Office Environment (Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays)
• Work outside of normal business hours may be required
• Occasional Travel 5%

Compensation

The Salary for this position generally ranges between $111,000-$135,000 annually. Please note that the salary range is a good faith estimate for this position and actual starting pay is determined by several factors including qualifications, experience, geography, work location designation (in‑office, hybrid, remote) and operational needs. Salary may vary above and below the stated amounts, as permitted by applicable law.
Additionally, this position is typically eligible for an Annual Bonus based on the Company Bonus Plan/Individual Performance and is at the Company’s discretion.
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
This is a hybrid position requiring three days in office per week in our Denver or Cedar Rapids hub location. Relocation assistance will not be provided for this position.

Enterprise Technology

Enterprise Technology is a global Aegon/Transamerica organization that enables the business to move quickly and deliver the best possible outcomes for clients, while keeping their information safe and secure.
With more than 1,000 employees across the UK, US, Netherlands, Hungary, Spain, and Hong Kong, Enterprise Technology is a diverse, global team. Our experts work across areas such as application development, information security, infrastructure, data & analytics, risk & controls, program management, and architecture. We offer a wide range of career opportunities and are committed to supporting employee development.
Curiosity is the quality we value most. Much of our work involves solving complex problems, applying knowledge in new ways, and continuously improving how we operate. As technology evolves rapidly, we look for inquisitive people who are confident challenging the status quo and helping us drive change.

What We Offer

For eligible employees, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support both the personal and financial well‑being of our employees.

Compensation Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Bonus for Eligible Employees

Benefits Package

• Pension Plan
• 401k Match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Disability Insurance
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Employee Discounts
• Career Training & Development Opportunities

Health and Work/Life Balance Benefits

• Paid Time Off starting at 160 hours annually for employees in their first year of service.
• Ten (10) paid holidays per year (typically mirroring the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) holidays).
• Be Well Company holistic wellness program, which includes Wellness Coaching and Reward Dollars
• Parental Leave – fifteen (15) days of paid parental leave per calendar year to eligible employees with at least one year of service at the time of birth, placement of an adopted child, or placement of a foster care child.
• Adoption Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Back‑Up Care Program
• PTO for Volunteer Hours
• Employee Matching Gifts Program
• Employee Resource Groups
• Inclusion and Diversity Programs
• Employee Recognition Program
• Referral Bonus Programs

Inclusion & Diversity

We believe our commitment to diversity and inclusion creates a work environment filled with exceptional individuals. We’re thrilled to have been recognized for our efforts through the Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index, Dave Thomas Adoption Friendly Advocate, and several Seramount lists, including the Inclusion Index, 100 Best Companies for Working Parents, Best Companies for Dads, and Top 75 Companies for Executive Women.
To foster a culture of inclusivity throughout our workforce, workplace, and marketplace, Transamerica offers a wide range of diversity and inclusion programs. This includes our company-sponsored, employee-driven Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), which are formed around a shared interest or a common characteristic of diversity. ERGs are open to all employees. They provide a supportive environment to help us better appreciate our similarities and differences and understand how they benefit us all.

Giving Back

We believe our responsibilities extend beyond our corporate walls. That's why we created the Aegon Transamerica Foundation in 1994. Through a mix of financial grants and the volunteer efforts of our employees, the foundation supports nonprofit organizations focused on the things that matter most to our people in the communities where we live and work.

Transamerica’s Parent Company

Aegon acquired the Transamerica business in 1999. Since its start in 1844, Aegon has grown into an international company serving more than 23.9 million people across the globe.* It offers investment, protection, and retirement solutions, always with a clear purpose: Helping people live their best lives. As a leading global investor and employer, the company seeks to have a positive impact by addressing critical environmental and societal issues, with a focus on climate change and inclusion and diversity.

• As of December 31, 2023