Software Engineer, Investment Technology

Eleven Recruiting; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 124,000 - 172,000; Full time

Job summary

Eleven Recruiting client seeks a Software Engineer, Investment Technology in El Segundo, CA to drive full-stack development and architecture in a fast-paced financial setting.

You will collaborate with traders and portfolio managers, apply Agile practices, and use AI tooling to accelerate delivery of cloud-based microservices. A strong background in Python and finance is required, with emphasis on scalable systems and maintainable code.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Finance or related field.
• 7+ years of hands-on full-stack development with Python.
• Experience with Git, CI/CD tools (GitHub, Docker, Jenkins).
• Strong system design and architectural trade-off communication.
• Experience in finance/investment industry and trading workflows.
• Familiarity with AI tools and agentic workflows.
• Proven track record delivering cloud-based microservices.

Responsibilities

• Lead full lifecycle development from analysis to deployment using Agile processes.
• Contribute to design discussions and code reviews to improve quality.
• Collaborate with portfolio managers, traders, and non-technical stakeholders.
• Leverage AI-assisted development to boost productivity and innovation.
• Build and deploy scalable microservices in a high-throughput environment.

Skills

Python

Full-stack Dev

Cloud microservices

Distributed systems

AI tooling

Finance domain knowledge

Agile methodologies

Code quality

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

CS/Engineering/Finance degree

Tools

GitHub

Docker

Jenkins

Job description

We are a specialized technology staffing agency supporting professional and financial services companies. Why do we stand out in technology staffing? We listen and act as advisors for our candidates on how they can best add value, find interesting projects, and pave a path for career advancement. We advocate for the best pay, diversity in tech, and the best job fit for every candidate we place.

Our client, a leading investment firm, is seeking a Software Engineer, Investment Technology to join their team in El Segundo, CA!

Responsibilities

• Responsible for full lifecycle of development tasks - analyze, design and code business-related solutions, as well as core architectural changes, using an Agile programming approach resulting in software delivered to tight deadlines.
• Participate and contribute to design discussions and code reviews.
• Understand changing priorities and be forward-thinking in context switching.
• Build positive relationships with other team members, collaborate, and communicate effectively to reach successful outcomes.
• Utilize problem-solving skills to help your peers in the research and selection of tools, products, and frameworks (which is vital to support business initiatives).
• Leverage AI and emerging technologies (e.g., AI-assisted development and “vibe coding”) to enhance productivity and innovation.
• Work closely with and gather requirements from portfolio managers, traders, and other non-technical business stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Finance or other similar practices.
• 7+ years of proven hands-on, full-stack development with Python.
• Comfortable working in an agile software delivery environment, with Git and with exposure to CI / CD tools (e.g., GitHub, Docker, Jenkins).
• Proven expertise in system design with the ability to evaluate and communicate architectural trade-offs clearly and effectively.
• Experience in the finance or investment industry, with understanding of capital markets and trading workflows.
• Proficient or solid understanding of general finance, financial products, etc.
• Experience utilizing AI tools or agentic workflows to support with the daily workflow.
• Strong software experience in developing and a proven track record of delivering full-stack cloud-based applications. Demonstrated ability to build and deploy microservices in a scalable high throughput workflow.
• Solid understanding and practical experience with distributed and asynchronous system architectures, including scalable and event-driven designs.
• Passion for clean, maintainable code and are always looking to improve your engineering skills in fast-paced, ambiguous environments.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a proactive and collaborative mindset; able to build relationships across teams while independently driving projects forward.

Pay Rate: $90.00 - $125.00/hr