Northeastern University Software Engineer - Business Intelligence Co-op

Bracebridge Capital, LLC; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Bracebridge Capital, a Boston-based asset manager, seeks a graduate student for a Software Engineer - Business Intelligence Co-op at Northeastern University. Working with the Quantitative Research department, you will be exposed to data acquisition, requirements definition, development, testing, implementation and maintenance under the ABS Business Intelligence group.

The role emphasizes learning and enhancing the data acquisition framework, creating reports and automated tests, building tools

Qualifications

• MS degree progress in Computer Science, Engineering or Information Systems.
• Experience with .NET, C#, or Java.
• Strong SQL and OO programming skills.

Responsibilities

• Learn, maintain, support and enhance the existing data acquisition framework
• Create new applications, reports and automated tests using the existing framework
• Design and maintain tools to analyze the performance of preproduction code
• Build out the data acquisition framework for new providers and asset classes
• Improve product documentation

Skills

.NET development platform

C#

Java

SQL

Object-oriented programming

Collaboration

Education

MS degree in Computer Science, Engineering or Information Systems

Job description

Northeastern University Software Engineer - Business Intelligence Co-op

Bracebridge Capital, LLC is a leading alternative asset manager with approximately $12 billion of net assets under management. The firm pursues investment strategies primarily within the global fixed income markets with the objectives of capital preservation and absolute return without significant correlation to equity, interest rate and foreign exchange markets. Established in 1994, Bracebridge manages private investment funds that serve endowments, foundations, pension funds and other institutional and high-net-worth investors.

Approximately 170 employees operate from our office located in Boston’s historic Back Bay. The entrepreneurial and collaborative culture at Bracebridge rewards and supports motivated, dedicated, enthusiastic and intellectually curious individuals. We believe our firm’s greatest asset is the people who work here.

Bracebridge is seeking to hire a talented graduate student as a co-op in our Quantitative Research department. The co-op will report to the Manager of the ABS Business Intelligence group and will be exposed to all aspects of the data acquisition process, including requirements definition, development, testing, implementation and maintenance.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Learn, maintain, support and enhance the existing data acquisition framework
• Create new applications, reports and automated tests using the existing framework
• Design and maintain tools to analyze the performance of preproduction code
• Build out the data acquisition framework for new providers and asset classes
• Improve product documentation

Required Skills and Credentials:

• Top academic credentials in pursuit of a MS degree in Computer Science, Engineering or Information Systems
• Experience with .NET development platform preferred
• Experience with C# or Java
• Strong object-oriented programming skills
• SQL skills
• Ability to critically evaluate and improve current processes
• Proven ability to produce quality work under time pressure
• Excellent technical skills as well as the ability to work collaboratively with others
• Intellectual curiosity and an eagerness to learn

Current anticipated annual base salary range: $43 - $48/hour

Base salary within the range will be determined by various factors including but not limited to the individual's experience, skills and qualifications.

Bracebridge Capital’s policy is to provide equal opportunity for all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion/creed, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or transgender status, military or veteran’s status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. In compliance with our federal government data collection and reporting requirements, we invite you to complete the optional voluntary self-identification survey below used for compliance with the government regulations and record keeping guidelines. Information provided is used only for government reporting purposes; it is not used in connection with any employment decisions or actions.