Senior Software Engineer - Credit Research | PGIM Fixed Income

Senior Software Engineer - Credit Research | PGIM Fixed Income

Letterkenny – Hybrid (2/3 days in the office a week)

A GLOBAL LEADING ASSET MANAGER WITH A DIVERSE & INCLUSIVE CULTURE

As the Global Asset Management business of Prudential, we’re always looking for ways to improve financial services. We’re passionate about making a meaningful impact - touching the lives of millions and solving financial challenges in an ever-changing world.

We also believe talent is key to achieving our vision and are intentional about building a culture on respect and collaboration. When you join PGIM, you’ll unlock a motivating and impactful career – all while growing your skills and advancing your profession at one of the world’s leading global asset managers!  

If you’re not afraid to think differently and challenge the status quo, come and be a part of a dedicated team that’s investing in your future by shaping tomorrow today.

At PGIM, You Can!

What you will do

PGIM Fixed Income is seeking a Senior Python AI Engineer to join our Credit team. You will develop innovative AI solutions leveraging AWS Bedrock and build robust, well-tested backend services using Python and FastAPI to transform our business processes and enhance decision-making capabilities.

What you can expect

• Design and implement advanced AI applications using AWS Bedrock services

• Create intelligent systems that extract insights from financial documents and unstructured data

• Build high-performance Python backend services using FastAPI with comprehensive test coverage

• Develop efficient GraphRAG architectures to enhance knowledge retrieval and reasoning

• Create scalable API endpoints for model serving and implement Converse API interfaces

• Optimize model performance, cost, and latency for production environments

What you will bring

• 3+ years’ experience working with AI/ML services and Python backend development

• Strong software engineering skills with FastAPI and RESTful API design

• Expertise in Python testing frameworks including unittest, pytest, and testcontainers, with experience in load testing using Locust

• Proficiency building and deploying Converse API interfaces for conversational applications

• Experience implementing RAG and GraphRAG architectures for enterprise applications

• Proficiency with AWS Bedrock services, including model deployment and integration

• Experience with knowledge graphs and vector databases (OpenSearch, Neptune Analytics)

• Experience creating integration tests with TestContainers for database and service dependencies

• Ability to implement comprehensive test automation pipelines with robust coverage metrics

• Experience implementing evaluation frameworks for AI systems

• Understanding of token optimization and cost management for AI services

What will set you apart?

• Experience with FastMCP for high-performance API services

• Experience applying AI in financial services or related regulated industries

• Knowledge of hybrid approaches combining rule-based systems with modern AI models

• Experience with multi-modal models and asynchronous Python programming patterns

• Proficiency with optimization techniques for API performance

• Experience with API gateway architecture and microservices

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Statistics, Economics, Computer Science, or related field

• Advanced Python programming with FastAPI and testing frameworks

• Proficiency with Converse API development and integration

• Experience with AWS AI services and AWS infrastructure (Lambda, S3, ECS)

• Knowledge of containerization and microservices

• Strong understanding of API security best practices

*PGIM welcomes all applicants, even if you don't meet every requirement. If your skills align with the role, we encourage you to apply.

What we offer you

• Health Insurance: PGIM Ireland partner with Laya and BUPA to provide health insurance schemes that cover eligible employees day to day medical and hospital expenses.

• Annual Leave of 23 days at full pay.

• Pension Scheme: Members of the scheme can contribute up to 8% of salary per annum and PGIM Ireland matches contributions up to 8% of salary. Members can also make voluntary contributions to the scheme.

• Annual Bonus Programme & Shop LK Vouchers / CleverCards (subject to eligibility): Along with an annual bonus employees are rewarded with Shop LK Vouchers/ CleverCards which are paid tax free.

• Life Assurance: fully paid by PGIM Ireland, employees are covered from their start date and beneficiaries are provided with a lump sum of four times an employee’s salary.

• Education Assistance: PGIM Ireland have an Education Assistance Programme that reimburses eligible employees for furthering their education.

About PGIM Fixed Income

PGIM Fixed Income is a global asset manager offering active solutions across all fixed income markets.

Our business climate is a safe inclusive environment, centered around mutual respect, intellectual honesty, transparency, and teamwork. Our leaders are focused on talent & culture; dedicated to fostering growth & development at all levels to develop the industry leaders of tomorrow.

Prudential Financial, Inc. is focused on creating a fully inclusive culture, where all employees feel comfortable bringing their authentic selves to work. We don’t just accept difference—we celebrate it, support it, and thrive on it. At Prudential, employees have a unique opportunity to build their career path by owning their development, their career and their future. We encourage employees to hone their skills and explore continued opportunities within Prudential. For more information, please visit PGIM Fixed Income

PGIM Ireland is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of applicants’ gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, race or membership of the traveler community. PGIM Ireland's aim is to hire the best people for the open roles and all appointments will be made on merit.
 
Any offer of employment made by PGIM Ireland will be contingent on receiving satisfactory references. Applicants should be aware that background checks will be carried out on all candidates offered a position within PGIM Ireland.
 
PGIM Ireland has been awarded the IBEC Keep Well Accreditation Mark, this is in recognition of our commitment to making our employees wellbeing a priority.