Software Engineer (NYC) (Information Technology)

Role Summary

Engineers at T. Rowe Price are playing a key role in helping build the future of financial services, working hand-in-hand with business partners to create client experiences that are changing the way people invest.  We're looking for a Software Engineer to join our Technology Development Center located in Union Square NYC.  We want technologists with a fresh perspective who are passionate about solving complex business, data and technical challenges.  You'll work with smart, talented people across our business to create groundbreaking, next-generation applications for n-tier cloud architectures. You'll be involved, hands-on, through the entire development cycle. And you'll redefine the way our traders, portfolio managers and analysts serve our clients.

Are you a full stack software engineer with a passion for technology?  If so, we encourage you to apply!

We will expect you to be agile / to lead / to think outside the box. In return, we'll give you challenging 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.  The TDC is working to develop the firm's next generation data distribution platform, with the aim to seamlessly deliver real-time and on-demand investments data to a global network of distributed trading and research platforms. We are employing new paradigms such as cloud computing, lightweight microservices, and distributed and non-relational databases to deliver elastically scalable, globally distributed and highly resilient software services.

• Designs, develops, modifies, adapts and implements short- and long-term solutions to information technology needs through new and existing applications, systems, databases and applications infrastructure.
• Reviews and interprets system requirements and business processes.
• Codes, tests, debugs and implements software solutions.
• Requires in-depth knowledge and expertise in their own job discipline and working knowledge of related disciplines.
• Leads projects or work streams within broader projects.
• Accountable for work of self and sometimes others, provides process and standards advice in area of specialty.
• Works independently, receives minimal guidance.
• Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience.

Responsibilities

• Contributes to all parts of the SDLC, e.g., design, development, and testing
• Develops technical solutions following standard methodologies with some guidance from senior engineers
• Practices automated testing and tests your work in an automated and repeatable way
• Identifies and remediates technical debt
• Works with existing data models and schemas and suggests changes and improvements where necessary
• Demonstrates strong logic and reasoning capabilities
• Delivers on well-specified work items
• Uses questions and proposals to clarify requirements when unclear

Business Knowledge

• Able to work directly with business stakeholders
• Decisions show a focus on current and future business priorities, together with fiscal responsibility
• Can articulate business needs and translate them into technology solutions

Qualifications

Required:

• Typically a BS or MS degree in Computer Science or a related technical field of study and 2+ Years of professional development experience with an Object Oriented language (Java, Python, C#)
• Experience with automated delivery pipelines, agile delivery and test-driven development
• In-depth knowledge of software design patterns
• Experience with AI and Machine Learning application development preferred
• Solid understanding of cloud native architectures (AWS, etc.) for containerized microservices and real-time systems
• Experience working in a dynamic, fast-paced, Agile team environment 
• Strong interpersonal skills; able to establish and maintain a close working relationship with quantitative researchers, traders and senior business leaders
• Confident communicator; able to argue a point concisely and deal positively with conflicting views
• Enthusiasm for learning & results oriented
• Stays current with many best-of-breed technologies
• Shows a commitment to quality by implementing suitable software using unit/integration and acceptance testing at the time of feature development
• Debugs large components with limited assistance and assists other engineers with debugging
• At some levels, leads code reviews and actively participates in providing feedback on others' designs/code
• Performs as an expert in one or more parts of the software lifecycle (e.g., coding, testing, deployment). Oversees significant pieces of development within the development lifecycle
• Designs and develops practical APIs and abstractions.
• Owns technical debt in their own software

Preferred:

• Experience with React and/or Angular
• A solid understanding of financial markets and instruments

FINRA Requirements

FINRA licenses are not required and will not be supported for this role.

Work Flexibility

This role is eligible for hybrid work, with up to three days per week from home.

Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States (e.g., H1-B visa, F-1 visa (OPT), TN visa or any other non-immigrant work status).

Base Salary Ranges

Please review the job posting for the location of this specific opportunity.

$95,000.00 - $162,000.00 for the location of: Maryland, Colorado, Washington and remote workers
$104,000.00 - $178,000.00 for the location of: Washington, D.C.
$118,000.00 - $202,000.00 for the location of: New York, California

Placement within the range provided above is based on the individual's relevant experience and skills for the role.  Base salary is only one component of our total compensation package.  Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus, which is determined upon company and individual performance.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

At T. Rowe Price, our associates are our greatest asset. We thrive because our company culture is built on inclusion and because we sustain a work environment where associates can bring their best selves to work every day. The backgrounds, talents, and experiences of our global associates allow us to embrace new ideas and perspectives that move our business priorities forward and enable us to deliver strong client outcomes. Here, you can expect equal opportunity and fair and consistent treatment for all. 

Benefits

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, color, 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.