Associate Director, Software Engineering

As a key member of the Business and Client Technologies team at Arrowstreet Capital, we're seeking a highly skilled and motivated Associate Director of Software Engineer to join our dynamic group. Our mission is to craft innovative technology solutions that streamline operations and enhance performance for our Marketing & Reporting, Funds, Finance, Client Management, and HR teams.

We seek an exceptional individual who embodies a strong work ethic, teamwork spirit, and dedication to excellence in software architecture and development processes supporting our Funds business. As a skilled problem-solver, you thrive in tackling intricate challenges alongside colleagues. Your ability to collaborate seamlessly with fellow development leaders, cross-functional teams across Business and Client Technologies, and the wider IT organization will be crucial to achieving outstanding results.

Join us in embracing cutting-edge technologies, delivering high-quality outcomes, and driving meaningful impact. Leverage your expertise in crafting innovative, cloud-based business applications to make a lasting difference in a dynamic environment where creativity meets technical prowess.

Key Responsibilities

We are looking for an experienced cloud based full stack developer to join our Funds IT agile team responsible for the following:

Spearheading the implementation of cloud-native architectures and solutions, ensuring seamless integration and optimal performance.
Fostering strategic partnerships between business stakeholders and technology experts to inform decision-making, develop tailored solutions, and drive informed choices.
Delivering impactful updates to existing platforms, focusing on enhancing user experiences and driving business growth through innovation.
Streamlining software development, testing, and deployment workflows by implementing automated processes and tools.
Contributing actively to Agile development methodologies, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to achieve shared goals.
Building strong relationships with diverse stakeholders including business and IT.
Embodying industry-leading development standards, prioritizing continuous delivery, test automation, containerization, and DevOps principles.
Authoring comprehensive, well-structured documentation that sets a new standard for clarity and professionalism.
Providing timely support during production issues, leveraging expertise to resolve incidents efficiently and effectively.
Act as Team Lead for small IT Engineering team.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a relevant discipline (e.g., Software Engineering, Information Technology)
Proficiency in programming languages such as C# and.NET, with hands-on coding experience and a solid understanding of their respective ecosystems
Exceptional analytical skills, coupled with creative problem-solving abilities, allowing for effective troubleshooting and innovative thinking
In-depth knowledge of software architecture and design patterns, with practical experience in developing large-scale, robust, and sustainable software systems
Ability to serve as a technical leader and mentor, guiding junior engineers and contributing to the growth and development of the team
Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills, combined with a driven personality, infectious enthusiasm, emotional intelligence, and confidence

Technology stack design and development experience in:

Significant hands on experience with leading cloud computing platforms, specifically Amazon Web Services (AWS) or equivalent alternatives
Hands-on experience with ASP.NET Core Web APIs and Entity Framework, demonstrating proficiency in web application development
Strong background in database design and development using relational databases like SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL, and others
Practical experience with containerization using Docker and/or orchestration using Kubernetes
Strong working knowledge of Git source code management, enabling efficient collaboration and version control
Experience with Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines utilizing Azure/AWS DevOps, GitLab, or GitHub
Expertise in front-end web development frameworks such as Angular, React, or comparable modern UI libraries

Arrowstreet Capital is a Boston-based systematic investment firm that manages global equity portfolios for institutional investors around the world.

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