Senior Software Engineer- Python, Technology Solutions

NISA Investment Advisors, LLC; Clayton (MO); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Onsite cafeteria

Fitness center

Wellness program

Educational assistance

Job summary

NISA Investment Advisors, LLC is seeking a Senior Software Engineer focused on Investment Risk and Analytics. You will design, develop, and maintain Python platforms that power analytics, quantitative workflows, and risk valuation tools.

You'll work with quantitative researchers and business partners to translate needs into robust data-driven solutions, while mentoring junior engineers and participating in design reviews.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent with strong analytical/quantitative skills.
• 5+ years of professional software development including 3+ years Python.
• Experience designing queries and data structures in PostgreSQL, SQL Server, or similar relational DBs.
• Production-grade systems: design, build, and operate critical software.
• Experience with scaling, monitoring, and performance optimization; familiarity with CI/CD.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain Python platforms powering analytics and risk tools.
• Collaborate with business counterparts and quantitative researchers to gather requirements and deliver extensible solutions.
• Participate in design and code reviews; mentor junior teammates and promote best practices.
• Develop data distribution, analysis, and modeling workflows for internal consumption by stakeholders.

Skills

Python

PostgreSQL

CI/CD

Unit testing

Data pipelines

SQL Server

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in CS/Engineering/Math/Finance/IS

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

Overview

NISA Investment Advisors, LLC (NISA) partners with world-leading organizations to design, develop, and manage highly customized, risk-controlled investment strategies across fixed income, equities, and derivatives. With $483 billion in assets under management ($299 billion in physical assets and $184 billion in derivatives notional value), NISA actively manages risk for institutional investors, providing clarity to complicated challenges and stability in ever-evolving markets. At NISA, we foster a culture that supports both personal and professional growth, providing opportunities to learn from experienced professionals while contributing meaningful work from the outset. We seek candidates who demonstrate strong quantitative and analytical skills, intellectual curiosity, and a collaborative mindset to join our growing teams.

Responsibilities

As a Senior Software Engineer in the Investment Risk and Analytics workstream, you will design, develop, build, and maintain the Python platforms that power NISA’s analytics, quantitative workflows, and risk valuation tools. You will work closely with business counterparts and our quantitative research groups to understand their needs, formulate requirements, design creative and extensible solutions for data distribution, analysis, and modeling for consumption by internal business groups.

As a senior member of the Technology Solutions department, you will also participate in design and code reviews, collaborate with other teams, and mentor junior teammates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a field requiring strong analytical and quantitative skills, such as Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Finance, or Information Systems
• 5+ years of professional software development experience including 3+ years of Python
• Extensive experience designing queries and data structures in Postgres, SQL Server, or other relational database platforms
• Experience building and operating business-critical systems in production
• Experience with building systems that scale, including monitoring and optimizing for computational and/or memory performance
• Experience with unit/integration testing frameworks and modern CI/CD practices

Preferred

• Experience collaborating with data scientists, quantitative researchers, and other similar technical stakeholders
• Experience building solutions using public cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Experience designing & implementing data pipelines to support quantitative research, including but not limited to backtesting, feature engineering, factor research, or portfolio analytics is a strong plus
• Familiarity with other high-level languages such as C# or Java
• Familiarity with MATLAB
• Working knowledge of modern application frameworks
• Previous professional experience in financial services sector

NISA’s culture encourages collaboration and innovation. We seek self-motivated, intellectually curious individuals willing to push themselves and others in an environment that celebrates fresh thinking. We equip employees with the resources needed to excel, and we encourage personal development. NISA is dedicated to internally cultivating and rewarding talent. Employees at NISA are provided with a wide range of benefits, including health, dental, vision and life insurance options, paid time off, a competitive retirement plan, onsite cafeteria, fitness center, a health and wellness program, and an educational assistance program.

NISA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.