Officer, Software Engineer – Front Office

Jobtailor; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a recent Computer Science graduate to join our software team in Boston. You’ll develop, test, and support applications under guidance from senior developers, learning the full software lifecycle.

You’ll work on equity portfolio construction tooling and analytics, collaborating with product partners and business users to deliver practical technical solutions while growing skills in C#, Python, and SQL, and contributing to production-quality code and documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS, engineering or math is required.
• 0–4 years of software development experience.
• Foundational skills in C#, Python, SQL.
• Willingness to learn and grow in software engineering and finance tech.
• Ability to take direction and work in a mentored environment.
• Strong problem-solving and attention to detail.
• Effective written and verbal communication.
• Collaborative team player with peers.
• Exposure to APIs, data integration or DevOps is a plus.
• Interest in financial services or front-office tech is a plus.
• Interest in AI tools to aid development is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, debug, and support software under guidance of senior developers.
• Learn and contribute across the software development lifecycle.
• Build applications supporting equity portfolio construction and analytics.
• Collaborate with senior developers, product partners and business users.
• Enhance analytics capabilities, data tools, and workflows for investments.
• Maintain quality via unit tests, code reviews, and documentation.

Skills

C#

Python

SQL

Communication

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Attention to detail

APIs

AI tooling

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, debug, and support software applications and components under the guidance of senior developers
• Learn and contribute across the software development lifecycle, including requirements analysis, design, coding, testing, deployment, and production support
• Build and enhance applications supporting Equity portfolio construction, analytics, and implementation workflows
• Take instruction well, incorporate feedback constructively, and apply best practices shared by senior team members
• Collaborate closely with senior developers, product partners, and business users to deliver practical technical solutions
• Assist in developing analytics-driven capabilities, data tools, and workflow enhancements that improve investment processes and decision-making
• Develop skills in C#, SQL, Python, and related technologies used by the team
• Maintain high standards of quality through unit testing, code reviews, documentation, and adherence to team development standards

Requirements

• B.S. degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or other technical course of study required
• 0–4 years of software development experience, including internships, co-ops, or full-time roles
• Foundational programming skills in C#, Python, SQL, or related technologies
• Strong willingness to learn and grow in both software engineering practices and the investment technology domain
• Ability to take direction well, respond positively to feedback, and work effectively in a closely mentored environment
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Able to work well with peers in a collaborative team environment
• Exposure to APIs, data integration, software architecture concepts, or DevOps practices is a plus
• Interest in financial services, asset management, or front-office technology is a plus
• Demonstrated interest in and hands-on use of AI tools to support software development, such as improving coding efficiency, testing, documentation, or analysis