Software Engineer

Chi Square Group; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Chi Square Group is seeking a Software Developer for Bespoke Engineering & Solutions in the US. The role focuses on building high-performance software for banking, finance, private equity, and defence clients, working with stakeholders to translate complex needs into robust systems.

You will own the development lifecycle, engage with domain experts, and push for architectural excellence while staying current with evolving technologies and frameworks in a fast-paced, global context.

Qualifications

• Academic background: degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or closely related STEM field with GPA 3.3 or equivalent.
• Hands-on programming proficiency in at least one modern language (C#/.NET, Java, Rust, Python).
• Strong problem-solving mindset and ownership of complex technical challenges.

Responsibilities

• End-to-End Ownership: design, develop, and deploy software from concept to release.
• Direct Stakeholder Engagement: translate operational needs into practical software architectures.
• System Innovation: continuously evaluate processes and apply high engineering standards.
• Continuous Technical Learning: stay updated on language features and architecture trends.

Skills

C#/.NET

Java

Rust

Python

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering

Job description

Software Developer – Bespoke Engineering & Solutions

Industry: Technology Solutions / Financial Services, Private Capital & Defence

Tech Stack: C#/.NET, Java, Rust, or Python

The Opportunity

Formed through a strategic joint venture between a global management consultancy and a leading alternative investment fund manager, this engineering consultancy creates bespoke, high-performance technology solutions for leading institutions across banking, financial services, private equity, and defence.

The culture is built on trust, intellectual autonomy, and collaborative engineering. Rather than working in isolation in back-office ticketing systems, you will operate hand-in-hand with business stakeholders and domain experts to tackle complex technical challenges directly linked to world markets and global events.

Key Responsibilities

End-to-End Ownership: Assume early responsibility for designing, developing, and deploying resilient software from conception through release.

Direct Stakeholder Engagement: Partner closely with end users and subject matter experts to translate complex operational needs into pragmatic, clean software architectures.

System Innovation: Continually evaluate and challenge existing processes, applying cutting-edge engineering standards to optimize performance.

Continuous Technical Learning: Stay ahead of evolving language features, frameworks, and architecture trends to keep delivery standards at the cutting edge.

What You Bring

• Core Programming Strength: Extensive, hands-on experience in at least one modern language - primarily C#/.NET, Java, Rust, or Python.
• Academic Background: Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a closely related STEM field (minimum 3.3 GPA or equivalent, ideally from a top-tier institution).
• Problem-Solving Mindset: A proactive, self-directed attitude with an urge to take ownership of complex technical challenges.
• Communication & Collaboration: Ability to articulate technical trade-offs clearly to both engineering colleagues and business users.
• Domain Exposure (Advantageous): Previous exposure to financial services, risk systems, or consulting environments is a plus, but not mandatory.

Why Consider This Role?

• Immediate Impact: Take full ownership of deliverables from day one within a lean, high-performing team.
• Market Insight: Gain deep exposure to how global financial markets, defence operations, and institutional capital ecosystems function.
• Fast-Paced Growth: Build bespoke solutions across varied project scopes in a rapidly scaling US office backed by global institutional resources.

Interview Process

• Online Coding Assessment (Codility): Complete a practical programming challenge on your own schedule.
• Aptitude Evaluation: A short, speed-driven assessment focused on logic and analytical thinking.
• Management Discussion: Meet with engineering leadership to discuss past project architectures, problem-solving approaches, and cultural alignment.
• Team Technical Interview: A conversational technical deep dive with senior peer engineers.

Why consider this opportunity?

This is not simply an opportunity to join another established consultancy. The firm is at an important stage of its US growth, creating genuine scope for hires to shape how the business develops, working across a variety of clients in financial services, banking, private equity and defence.

Interested in exploring the opportunity?

For more information regarding the role, please contact Demetrious at [e-mail].