Senior Software Engineer UK

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There is a place for you at T. Rowe Price to grow, contribute, learn, and make a difference.?? We are a premier?asset?manager?focused on delivering global investment management excellence and retirement services that investors can rely on today and in the future. The work we do matters. We invite you to explore the opportunity to join us and grow your career with us.

Overview

The T Rowe Price Fixed Income Front Office technology team is looking for an accomplished Senior Software Engineer in building a suite of next-generation n-tier, native cloud based applications. In this role, you will be part of the Fixed Income Front Office software engineering team whose mission is to enhance and develop new capabilities needed by our Portfolio Managers, Analysts and Quants, using modern web/cloud technologies. 

This is a hands-on, full SDLC role that provides an opportunity to tackle sophisticated business, logic, data, and technical challenges. The role requires you to take responsibility for the full development cycle - from requirement gathering to the delivery of the end-product. You will be part of an agile team of smart, hardworking people. The work will include managing data and implementing visualisation with UI/UX best practices.

We will give you ambitious work that has an impact, opportunities to learn and grow, and a collaborative culture that encourages every member of our team to bring their point of view to the table - because that's how we help our clients succeed. You must demonstrate a willingness to overcome technical challenges in a fast-paced environment.

Our firm has made a significant investment in the future of our technology and data. We have a big vision of what we can achieve and have ambitious plans to get there. We hold collaboration as a core tenet of how we accomplish our goals. Are you interested in a team-oriented approach; working alongside curious and enthusiastic learners? We are a group of diverse problem solvers, all working together with different perspectives to create optimal solutions that continue to propel us to great heights. We encourage you to apply!

Role Responsibilities

Hands-on front end development for a Typescript/React application

Work directly with business users to understand their challenges and deliver solutions with business value

Continuously improve the level of testing, documentation and knowledge within the team

Deliver within a team and as an individual developer 

Demonstrate master hands-on capability to drive components to delivery

Advocate and contribute to software engineering best practices, including those that have enterprise-wide impact

Business and Analytical Skills

Shows willingness to take on the complexities of the domain - Fixed Income, Portfolio Management, Quantitative Research, Risk, etc. 

Being able to distill the "why", understanding standing the bigger picture and communicating across technology and business stakeholders.

Balances strategic and pragmatic concerns when solving problems  

Makes decisions that are cognizant of the firm's broader business strategy 

Technical Skills 

Experienced with web development technologies

Conversant in multiple programming languages and learns new technologies quickly 

Demonstrates deep experience in automated testing and techniques 

Performs as an expert in multiple parts of the software lifecycle (e.g., coding, testing, development) and coaches others on such practices 

Experienced in several styles of architecture (e.g. cloud, real-time, batch, orchestration) 

Provides a clear and concise explanation of business strategy, technical concepts, designs or implementation to a non-technical audience 

Stays abreast of industry trends and technologies and knows when/how/if to apply them appropriately 

Minimum qualifications:

Strong academic record and a degree with high mathematical and computing content e.g., Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering or Physics from a leading university.

5+ years of progressive software engineering experience

Expert knowledge of web-based UI development and visualisation of large and complex data sets using JavaScript, Typescript, ReactJS and related technology

Experience in building containerized applications and deploying to cloud infrastructure such as Amazon Web Services (AWS) or similar providers.

Strong knowledge in other programming language(s) - e.g., Python, Java, C/C++

Strong knowledge of one or more relevant database technologies e.g., PostgreSQL, SQL Server

Strong in Test-Driven Development and proficiency in writing maintainable and adaptable code

Preferred qualifications:

Computer Science, Math or Financial Engineering degree

Experience of front office software development with an Asset Management, Hedge fund or Investment Bank

A solid understanding of tradable financial instruments (securities, derivatives) and capital markets

Strong with a range of open-source frameworks and development tools - Python (NumPy, SciPy, pandas), gRPC, Git, CI/CD, etc.

Proficient on Linux platforms with knowledge of various scripting languages

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:

We strive for equity, equality, and opportunity for all associates. When we embrace the power of diversity and create an environment where people can bring their authentic and best selves to work, our firm is stronger, and we create greater value for our clients. Our commitment and inclusive programming aim to lift the experience for each associate and builds allies for our global associate community. We know that a sense of belonging is key not only to your success at the firm, but also to your ability to bring your best each day.

T. Rowe Price is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity of thought, gender, and race. We believe our continued success depends upon the equal treatment of all associates and applicants for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, religion, creed, colour, national origin, sex, gender, age, mental or physical disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, military or veteran status, pregnancy, or any other classification protected by country, federal, state, or local law.