Senior Developer

The Senior Developer programs and configures Trading Systems (i.e. Charles River IMS) to meet business needs. Under limited supervision, this job identifies and analyzes business trading system needs, writes complex code to optimize the performance and efficiency of the organization's trading systems and conducts testing to ensure programs are functioning properly. This job is considered a subject matter expert in the Applications Development & Support area.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Uses experience and knowledge of Trading Systems (i.e. Charles River IMS) to develop interfaces and be able to troubleshoot and maintain complex SQL
• Utilizes a software engineering approach that helps identify and mitigate risks
• Communicates development status in a timely manner to key stakeholders, including metric reporting
• Collaborates with IT and Business partners to design, develop, and troubleshoot end to end technical solutions.
• Completes testing in accordance with company standards and as defined in approved testing plans - this includes quality assurance and performance testing
• Writes technical documentation of developed solutions for operational support
• Uses knowledge of cloud technologies and implementations to maintain trading systems
• Acts as resource in API development in .NET or Java

Educational Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree Required

Work Experience

• 5+ Years Required; 7+ Years Preferred

Physical Requirements

• Physical Requirements: Sedentary Work

Career Level

8IC

Required Skills

• 5+ years of asset management development experience.
• Experience developing software using SQL
• Knowledge of programming language like Python or C#
• Knowledge of ETL / Reporting platform

Preferred Skills

• Bachelor Degree in Engineering or Science
• Experience developing software using the following:
  • DevOps Pipeline Automation (Electric Flow, Terraform)
  • Batch and Scripting Languages and Tools (Autosys / PowerShell / python / Unix shell)
  • SQL Server / Oracle
  • ETL knowledge
• Experience with Agile and SDLC development methodologies using Jira

• Utilize a software engineering approach that helps identify and mitigate risks
• Desire to be a member of a high-performing team, surrounded by other high-performing individuals
• Ability to communicate development status in a timely manner, including metric reporting
• Effectively write technical documentation of developed solutions for operational support
• Collaborate with IT and business partners to design, develop, test, and troubleshoot end to end technical solutions
• Perform tasks of high complexity to modify processes, plans, and designs as needed
• Complete testing in accordance with company standards and as defined in approved testing plans - this includes quality assurance and performance testing.
• Ability to work as part of a team and communicate effectively at all organizational levels with written and verbal communication skills.

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: $107,500/yr. - $179,100/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

Benefits and Total Rewards

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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