Senior Software Engineer - Platform Engineering

Arrowstreet Capital, Limited Partnership; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 325,000; Full time

Job summary

Arrowstreet Capital, a Boston-based systematic investment firm, seeks a senior software developer to design and implement platforms enabling data access across the Arrowstreet Investment Process. You will build microservices, real-time event communication, and a unified web platform for micro front ends.

The role requires strong Python or C# expertise, DevOps/CI/CD experience, and cloud proficiency (AWS). You will engage with cross-functional teams and drive architecture discussions to deliver

Qualifications

• Great communication, both written and verbal.
• Demonstrated experience interacting and solving problems with users.
• Maturity, accountability, and ownership of projects/tasks.
• Good collaboration with other teams within IT and a mindset for solutions that leverages a common foundation and development principles.
• At least 5 years of experience with Python and/or C#.
• At least 3 years of experience with DevOps / CI/CD pipelines, and Agile Scrum.
• At least 2 years of experience with Cloud, preferably AWS.
• At least 2 years of experience with Docker / Kubernetes / Serverless.
• At least 2 years of working with message / event based architectures.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate on designing and implementing software platforms for hosting micro services and event-driven real-time communication.
• Develop a common web platform for micro front ends and reliable software solutions.
• Follow software design patterns and best practices; be self-motivated and process-driven.
• Work with software development leads and teams to ensure successful delivery of complex investment ideas.

Skills

Python

C#

DevOps/CI/CD

Agile Scrum

AWS

Docker

Kubernetes

Event-driven

Communication

Problem solving

Job description

Job Overview

Our mission is to build the future technology stack for our software development teams to leverage. The platform technologies we build will support the firm’s entire investment process from portfolio construction to trading and trading analytics, middle and back office functions. We are seeking a senior level software developer to work with our team of experts, building new technology frameworks that allow users to access data and existing systems across the entire Arrowstreet Investment Process.

Responsibilities

The candidate will be responsible for collaborating with the team on designing and implementing software platforms for hosting micro services, event-driven real-time communication between components, as well as a common web platform for micro front ends. A successful candidate must be passionate about technology and understand software design patterns. They should be self-motivated, process-driven and a problem solver. This role is responsible for designing software solutions which take complex investment ideas and bring them to life. Collaboration with other software development leads and teams is a critical part of the success in this particular role.

Qualifications

• Great communication, both written and verbal
• Demonstrated experience interacting and solving problems with users
• Maturity, accountability, and ownership of projects/tasks
• Good collaboration with other teams within IT and a mindset for solutions that leverages a common foundation and development principles
• At least 5 years of experience with Python and/or C#
• At least 3 years of experience with DevOps / CI/CD pipelines, and Agile Scrum
• At least 2 years of experience with Cloud, preferably AWS
• At least 2 years of experience with Docker / Kubernetes / Serverless
• At least 2 years of working with message / event based architectures

Additional Preferences

• Experience with automated testing frameworks
• Platform Engineering or Composable Application experience is a plus

Salary

The base salary range for this position is $135,000 - $325,000 per year.

Arrowstreet Capital operates a robust talent acquisition program, and we also seek to compensate and reward our employees competitively within our industry and in line with our merit-based culture.Our approach to total compensation includes base salaries and annual discretionary bonuses, as well as a robust benefits package. The determination of a successful candidate’s base salary placement within the listed range will vary based on the candidate’s relevant experience and qualifications (which may also include relevant certifications, credentials and other education), the job responsibilities and scope, the commensurate resulting level of the position and other relevant factors. The listed range is also an estimate, and additional information regarding base salary and other elements of total compensation offered by Arrowstreet Capital to successful applicants will be communicated during the recruitment process.

Company

Arrowstreet Capital is a Boston-based systematic investment firm that manages global equity portfolios for institutional investors around the world.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, age, pregnancy, medical condition, disability, veteran or military status, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Arrowstreet Capital is a Boston-based systematic investment firm that manages global equity portfolios for institutional investors around the world.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, age, pregnancy, medical condition, disability, veteran or military status, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Arrowstreet Capital is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process due to a disability, contact us to discuss the nature of your request and contact information.

Arrowstreet Capital is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process due to a disability, contact us to discuss the nature of your request and contact information.

Arrowstreet is an equal opportunity employer.