Software Engineer (Front End/React)

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.

T. Rowe Price, a leading investment management firm, is looking for a Software Engineer to help drive the development of innovative, cloud-native technology solutions that will empower our investment professionals with sophisticated tools for research, analytics and execution. Ideally, you are an accomplished Software Engineer with breadth and depth of experience across several architecture domains and you can lead solution delivery efforts in close partnership with business stakeholders and technology teams.

You will be part of the Front Office Technology Platform Services team working to develop the firm's next generation platforms, with the aim to seamlessly deliver real-time and on-demand investments data to a global network of research, portfolio management, and trading platforms.

Designs, develops, modifies, adapts and implements short- and long-term solutions to information technology needs through new and existing applications, systems, databases and applications infrastructure. Reviews and interprets system requirements and business processes. Codes, tests, debugs and implements software solutions.

• Requires working and conceptual knowledge in their own job discipline
• Performs a range of assignments related to a job discipline
• Accountable for their own work and effective coordination of process and information with others
• Works independently, within guidelines and policies for ongoing work; may receive general guidance on new assignments

ROLE SUMMARY AND JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Contributes to all parts of the software development lifecycle; e.g., design, development, and testing
• Develops technical solutions following best practices with some guidance from senior engineers
• Practices automated testing and tests their own work in an automated and repeatable way
• Identifies and remediates technical debt
• Works with existing data models and schemas and suggests changes and improvements where necessary
• Demonstrates strong logic and reasoning capabilities
• Delivers on well-specified work items
• Uses questions and proposals to clarify requirements when unclear

BUSINESS KNOWLEDGE

• Applies understanding of the Financial Services and Asset Management industries
• Connects one's own work with the strategy of their team and/or department.
• Can competently engage in business-led conversations.

REQUIREMENTS

• BS/MS in Computer Science or a related technical discipline and 1+ years of related Software Engineering experience (5+ years preferred)
• Knowledge and experience working with modern Web development languages/platforms (React JS preferred)
• Articulates all phases of the software development lifecycle.
• Able to operate with transparency and efficiency with one or more SDLC methodologies (e.g., Scrum)
• Actively seeks feedback and guidance to improve technical skills (e.g., through submitting work for code review)
• Demonstrates competence in one or two programming languages or technologies
• Works with existing data models and schemas and suggests changes and improvements, where necessary
• Debugs and fixes his/her own software with minimal assistance
• Practices automated testing and tests their own work in an automated and repeatable way
• Identifies and remediates technical debt

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.

Benefits: We invest in our people through a wide range of programs and benefits, including:

• Competitive pay and bonuses as well as a generous retirement plan and employee stock purchase plan with matching contributions
• Flexible and remote work opportunities
• Health care benefits (medical, dental, vision)
• Tuition assistance
• Wellness programs (fitness reimbursement, Employee Assistance Program)

Our policies may change as our working lives evolve. Yet, our commitment to supporting our associates' well-being and addressing the needs of our clients, business, and communities is unwavering.

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.