Software Engineer

Company Overview
LP Analyst is the leading cloud-based private asset portfolio management analytics platform for institutional limited partners. We work closely with many of the industry’s most prominent institutional investors and fund managers to get better, more actionable decision-making intelligence into the hands of today’s demanding investors. Our firm sits at the intersection of private asset analytics and consulting and takes both a highly quantitative and qualitative approach to developing its cutting-edge solutions. 
If you are a high achiever with a passion for learning about the private asset analytics and consulting landscape while also being part of a strong, motivated and innovative team of forward-thinking professionals, LP Analyst might be the right place for you.
LP Analyst encourages and promotes diversity within its team. Women, minorities, people with disabilities, veterans and members of all underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.
Job Summary
LP Analyst is seeking a highly motivated and innovative individual to join our team as a Software Engineer. In this role, you will act as a link between the business and development teams, ensuring that the vision for internal business applications is effectively translated into technical execution. You will be responsible for designing, coding, debugging, and maintaining applications, as well as integrating new software into existing processes. Your duties will include documenting changes, overseeing testing to ensure functionality and reliability, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to propose automation solutions. Additionally, you will work with the team to support the firm’s cloud infrastructure, integrating data from various sources into the cloud environment for us in BI platforms and other applications.
Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate closely with the business team to understand the vision and requirements for internal business applications
• Act as a liaison between the business and development teams, facilitating communication and ensuring smooth collaboration on application changes and enhancements
• Assist in the implementation and integration of new software applications into existing firm processes
• Design, code, debug, and perform development activities in accordance with designated standards and procedures
• Document required changes to applications, translating business needs into technical specifications and coordinate and assist in testing to ensure functionality and reliability
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, analyze processes, and propose automation solutions to support the business
• Make necessary adjustments and refinements to existing applications and maintaining technical documentation accordingly
• Work with the team to develop and maintain cloud infrastructure, ensuring efficient pipeline management for continuous integration and deployment
• Manage and aggregate data from various sources into cloud infrastructure for use in both BI platforms and other applications
• Monitor application performance and system health to ensure optimal operation and quick resolution of any issues
• Stay updated with industry trends and emerging technologies to ensure the continuous improvement of applications
   

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, such as Computer Science, or a related discipline
• In-depth knowledge of relational databases, including database design
• Experience with Entity Framework and Microsoft development tools (C#, MS SQL, etc.)
• Experience with Microsoft Azure cloud infrastructure
• Experience supporting and maintaining software development life cycle (SDLC)
• Proficient in Python with experience developing and implementing automation techniques
• Track record of developing new and altering existing applications to assist in streamlining business process, enhancing efficiency and productivity
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to convey technical information to non-technical stakeholders
• High self-motivation with ability to learn quickly, meet deadlines and seek additional leadership roles 
• A keen eye for process optimization and automation opportunities, with a willingness to learn and support ongoing initiatives
• Detail-oriented, organized, and capable of managing multiple tasks and priorities effectively
• Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for this position.
   

Why LP Analyst?

• Professional development programs and regular teach-ins on business and industry topics and themes
• Company-sponsored 401k plan, healthcare and dental insurance plans
• Paid time-off that increases with tenure at the firm, plus an annual volunteer day of your choice
• Friendly and collaborative company culture with frequent company-sponsored team events and happy hours and casual dress code
• Great office located in the arts district downtown with paid parking, free snacks and many other office perks