Lead Java Full Stack Developer

Senior Developer for developing investment analysis, research and trading applications utilizing technologies such as Java and cloud (AWS/Azure).

• Develop software programs including design, build and test in various software technologies, application programs for asset management functions.
• Research into new and emerging technologies, work with the team to perform proof of concepts and document results.
• Deliver innovative designs of high complexity which allow building a scalable end to end architecture.
• Accountable for providing estimates and logical work plan to deliver applications on time and within budget that meets or exceeds quality standards.
• Perform analysis and evaluation of new data sources, products and solutions used in asset management space.
• Perform application sprint planning activities such as maintaining product backlog.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Leverage in depth knowledge of multiple (new and emerging) technologies to design and implement strategic technical solutions in accordance with business needs.
• Interpret written business requirements, functional requirements and technical specification documents to design and develop technical solutions that meet business needs.
• Maintain project task lists and update timely. Provide status and progress updates to Manager.
• Collaborate with IT and Business partners to design, develop, and troubleshoot end to end technical solutions.
• Create and maintain technical documentation using defined technical documentation templates that meet SDLC standards.
• Perform system design and specification development, program logic and flow-charting that meets the stated project objectives.
• Identify and communicate technical risks, issues, and changes.
• Investigate, analyze and document reported defects.

Educational Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree Required

Work Experience

• 5+ Years Required; 7+ Years Preferred

Physical Requirements

• Physical Requirements: Sedentary Work

Career Level

9IC

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of programming experience using Java/JEE technologies.
• Hands on development experience with Spring, Microservices, REST Services and python.
• Experience working with container technology such as Docker, version control systems (SVN, GitHub, etc.), build management and CI/CD tools (Jenkins etc.).
• Understanding of AWS technologies (e.g. VPC, EC2,R DS, ELB, EKS, S3, VPC, Glacier, IAM, CloudWatch, KMS) AWS VPC, network management, and datacenter operations.
• Ability to use a wide variety of open source technologies and cloud services. Experience with working on unix (linux) environment. (Shell scripting, Basic commands, unix editors)
• Experience with UI frameworks like Angular/React JS or Vaadin.
• Experience with gathering and processing raw data at scale (including writing scripts, web scraping, calling APIs, write SQL queries, etc.).
• Experience with different database technologies Oralce, MongoDB or other nosql databases and ability to write queries, joins, DML and DDL.
• Good understanding of enterprise architecture and operational procedures such as availability, recovery, archiving etc.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Experience communicating with senior investment professionals such as portfolio managers and traders. Knowledge of AI/Machine Learning and their use in asset management space.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with following technologies a plus
• Vaadin (UI framework) or Reach Js or Angular Js.
• Knowledge in data mining, machine learning, natural language processing, or information retrieval.
• Data Lake Solutions (Snowflake, AWS Glue, Solr, EMR ,Hive etc.).
• Strong analytical aptitude.

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Related Skills

Agile Methodology, Continuous Integration & Deployment, Data Analysis, Debugging, DevOps, Enterprise Application Integration, Operating Systems Management, Problem Solving, Programming, Software Development, Software Development Life Cycle, Web Application Development

Base Pay Range: $128,900/yr. - $210,000/yr.

Actual base salary may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, base salary of internal peers, prior performance, business sector, and geographic location. In addition to base salary, the competitive compensation package may include, depending on the role, participation in an incentive program linked to performance (for example, annual discretionary incentive programs, non-annual sales incentive plans, or other non-annual incentive plans).

Company Overview

Nuveen, the investment manager of TIAA, offers a comprehensive range of outcome-focused investment solutions designed to secure the long-term financial goals of institutional and individual investors. Its affiliates offer deep expertise across a comprehensive range of traditional and alternative investments through a wide array of vehicles and customized strategies. For more information about the firm please visit our website at www.Nuveen.com

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The organization is committed to making financial well-being possible for its clients, and is equally committed to the well-being of our associates. That's why we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package designed to make a positive difference in the lives of our associates and their loved ones. Our benefits include a superior retirement program and highly competitive health, wellness and work life offerings that can help you achieve and maintain your best possible physical, emotional and financial well-being. To learn more about your benefits, please review our Benefits Summary.

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