Job Description:

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.

The Global Trading Technology Team at T. Rowe Price is looking for an experienced Sr Software Engineer to join our team and help engineer scalable cloud-based data process solutions incorporating large data sets for Global Trading and our Investments Operations business partners.  This includes modernizing our current processing by incorporating APIs and cloud technologies as well as working closely with our trading partners to understand new workflows and  provide daily support.  The ideal candidate is someone who combines ambition with humility and is happy to let their performance do the talking. As a key contributor throughout the entire development cycle, you will be required to think outside the box and bring cutting edge technology in-house. 

Does this sound like you??  A proponent of strong collaborative software engineering techniques and methods: agile development, continuous integration, code review or pairing, unit testing, refactoring and related approaches. 

In this role you will design, develop, modify, adapt and implement short- and long-term solutions to information technology needs through new and existing applications, systems, databases and applications infrastructure. You will review and interpret system requirements and business processes as well as code, test, debug and implement software solutions. You will also:

• Lead projects or work streams


• Be accountable for your work and sometimes others, provide process and standards advice in your area of specialization


• Work independently


• Serve as a resource for colleagues with less experience

You will be responsible for:

• Performing as a domain expert in one or more parts of the software lifecycle (e.g., coding, testing, deployment). Leads significant pieces of development within the development lifecycle


• Contributing to the development of standard methodologies within your group


• Leading code reviews and actively participates in providing feedback on others’ designs/code


• Being accountable for technical debt in your own software


• Leading a small project team, as required


• Taking control of complex problems and step through them in a rational way


• Making tactical vs. strategic trade-offs


• Being flexible in your thinking; able to evolve a solution when additional information or ideas are presented


• Mentoring junior members of the team


• Identifying when junior engineers need help and providing it in a positive way that promotes confidence.


• Actively helping team members/make suggestions to improve practices.


• Providing on-call support as needed

Business Knowledge

• Able to work directly with business partners


• Decisions show a focus on current and future business priorities, together with fiscal responsibility


• Can articulate business needs and translate them into technology solutions

Requirements

• BS or MS Degree in a technical discipline and 5+ years of demonstrated hands-on software engineering experience.  Additional experience may substitute for degree.


• Experience in at least one modern programming language (C# /.Net preferred)


• Experience developing (or desire to learn) APIs is required.


• Knowledge of SQL, Relational Database Concepts and Stored Procedures


• Experience building applications and deploying to public or private clouds, such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, or similar providers preferred


• Reporting and Analytics experience preferred


• Strong Test-Driven Development and desire to write simple, adaptive and iterative code.


• Experience working in a dynamic, fast-paced, Agile team environment


• Enthusiasm for learning & results oriented


• In-depth knowledge and expertise in your job discipline and working knowledge of related disciplines


• Stays up to date with new technologies


• Programs proficiently in several languages (C# .Net preferred) and is comfortable switching between them


• Shows dedication to quality by implementing suitable software using unit/integration and acceptance testing at the time of feature development


• Develops data models or schemas from scratch and knows of key concepts such as ACID, Normalization, and Transactions


• Debugs large components with limited assistance and assists other engineers


• Designs and develops practical APIs and abstractions.

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.

Base salary ranges:

$144,000.00 - $247,000.00 for the location of: California, New York
$127,000.00 - $217,500.00 for the location of: Washington, D.C
$115,500.00 - $197,000.00 for the location of: Colorado, Maryland, Washington and all other US locations

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

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.

Benefits

We value your goals and needs, at work and in life. As an associate, you’ll be supported with resources, benefits, and work-life balance so you can thrive in ways that matter to you.   

  

Featured employee benefits to enrich your life:   

• Competitive compensation  

• Annual bonus eligibility  

• A generous retirement plan  

• Hybrid work schedule  

• Health and wellness benefits, including online therapy  

• Paid time off for vacation, illness, medical appointments, and volunteering days  

• Family care resources, including fertility and adoption benefits  

  

Learn more about our benefits.  

 

Our policies may change as our working lives evolve. Yet, our commitment to supporting our associates’ well-being and addressing the needs of our clients, business, and communities is unwavering.

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.

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