Sr. Software Engineer (Java)

Company: Western Asset Management Company Limited
Location: Pasadena
Posted on: November 18, 2022

Job Description:

Job Description
Your skills will shape our future
IT drives our business at Western Asset. From trading and settlement systems to compliance and risk management, every aspect of fixed-income investment management is touched by technology and is dependent on market data which puts our team and your software engineering center stage. Working as part of an agile team with an entrepreneurial approach, you'll collaborate with specialists across the business to develop best-in-class systems. Possess strong communication and ability to work in an organized manner with minimal direction.
Advance applications development
We are looking for highly driven team members who combine a passion for technology with skills in communication, problem-solving and teamwork. -Desire to learn finance is important. -Above all, you need an entrepreneurial, can-do approach, a drive to keep learning and a fascination with finding out what technology can do for the future of our business. -It's about your future too: whether your interests lie in technical specialization or leadership, we have a career path to suit you.
What you will do

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• Make key contributions to mission-critical systems modernization efforts and be recognized in a dynamic group setting.
  
• Design and implement innovative solutions running on on-prem and in cloud.
  
• Collaborate with development teams and lead efforts to deliver high-quality solutions to business users
  
• Work with our stakeholders to put forward creative solutions to complex business processes and workflows.
  
• Adopt and implement best practices, and champion an engineering culture emphasizing efficiency, qualify, and automation.
  
• Learn and grow your skills in the prevalent financial services marketplace.
  
  -What you will bring
  
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  • A Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent education required
    
  • 5+ years of development experience in Core Java, Spring/Spring Boot
    
  • Solid experience with service-oriented architectures and modern technology stack.
    
  • Ability to develop efficient SQL queries (e.g. Oracle, Sybase, SQL Server)
    
  • Strong troubleshooting and debugging skills
    
  • Experience with Scrum/Agile development practices
    
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
    
    Preferred experience:
    
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    • Engineering experience in AWS, Snowflake a plus
      
    • Experience with modern configuration management and build tools (GitHub, Jenkins, CI/CD)
      
    • Financial services or Fixed Income industry experience a plus -
      
      About Western Asset
      At Western Asset we're saying hello to the future. Committed to being the leading fixed-income investment management firm in the world, we're investing in new technologies, methodologies and markets. We're also investing in our people. Our business is guided by a belief in doing the right thing: that if we treat our clients and colleagues with fairness and respect, success will follow. We're building on our reputation and resources with an entrepreneurial approach that drives innovation. Every day is an opportunity for us to get better by making the most of the possibilities that our people and ideas can bring.
      We believe a diverse and cohesive workforce promotes the formation of different ideas and viewpoints, enhances independent thinking, and helps create a work environment where the best ideas are identified and implemented. We are committed to unlocking the power of diversity through an inclusive environment that affords everyone the opportunity to develop individually, advance professionally and participate fully in the Firm's success.

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