Software Engineer - Fixed Income (FTA)

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 T Rowe Price Fixed Income Risk technology team is looking for an accomplished Software Engineer in building a suite of next-generation n-tier, native cloud enabled applications. In this role, you will be part of the Fixed Income Securitized Credit software engineering team whose mission is to enhance and develop new capabilities needed by our Securitized Credit Research Analysts and Sector Portfolio Managers, 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 faced by the ABS, CMBS, MBS and CLO investment teams. 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 varying data sets and implementing workflows and 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! 

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 software engineering experience and building cloud-native architectures 
• Strong knowledge in programming language(s) – including JavaScript and Python 
• Good knowledge of web-based UI development and visualisation of large and complex data sets using JavaScript, ReactJS and related technology 
• Strong knowledge of one or more relevant database technologies e.g., PostgreSQL, SQL Server 
• Experience in building containerized, serverless, applications and deploying to cloud infrastructure such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, or similar providers.  
• Strong in Test-Driven Development and proficiency in writing simple and adaptable code  

Preferred qualifications: 

• Advanced 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 - Git, CI/CD, etc. 
• Proficient on Linux platforms with knowledge of various scripting languages  
• An good level of relevant mathematical knowledge e.g., statistics, time-series analysis, asset pricing theory, optimisation algorithms. 

Role Responsibilities 

• Work within a team on multi-disciplinary or cross-functional initiatives of notable risk; use sophisticated analytical thought to identify innovative solutions   
• Work on regular, ongoing development projects and teams 
• Innovate design and deliver in terms of high reliability, scalability and extensibility  
• Build large scale distributed computing programs to generate insightful analytics and present results in user-friendly visualisation   
• Solve unique problems that have a broad impact and delivery of business value   
• Operate as a hands-on technologist, deliver within a team and as an individual developer   
• Demonstrate strong hands-on capability to drive components to delivery 
• Adopt and contribute to software engineering best practices 

Business and Analytical Skills 

• Demonstrates awareness of the complexities of the domain – Securitized Asset Classes, Portfolio Management and Research, etc.  
• Has experience of working with complexity and multiple stakeholders, for example portfolio managers, analysts and quants 
• Balances strategic and pragmatic concerns when solving problems   
• Makes decisions that are cognizant of the firm’s broader business strategy  

Technical Skills  

• Conversant in multiple technologies and learns new technologies quickly  
• Demonstrates good experience in automated testing and techniques  
• Performs strongly in multiple parts of the software lifecycle (e.g., coding, testing, development)  
• Experience with different styles of architecture (e.g. 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  

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.