Sr. Software Engineer (Java)

Company: Western Asset
Location: Pasadena
Posted on: March 19, 2023

Job Description:

Your skills will shape our future
Western Asset Management's proprietary Front Office and Risk Systems drive the firm's -$400B of client investment portfolios. Nearly every aspect of our global fixed-income investment management process is touched by these applications which put your software engineering capabilities at center stage of our firm. Our current effort to cloud modernize our applications provides great opportunities to significantly learn, grow, and contribute to your career and Western's success.
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.
  
  
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  Design and implement innovative solutions running on on-prem and in cloud.
  
  
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  Collaborate with development teams and lead efforts to deliver high-quality solutions to business users
  
  
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  Work with our stakeholders to put forward creative solutions to complex business processes and workflows.
  
  
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  Adopt and implement best practices, and champion an engineering culture emphasizing efficiency, qualify, and automation.
  
  
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  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
    
    
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    5+ years of development experience in Core Java, Spring/Spring Boot
    
    
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    Solid experience with service-oriented architectures and modern technology stack.
    
    
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    Ability to develop efficient SQL queries (e.g. Oracle, Sybase, SQL Server)
    
    
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    Strong troubleshooting and debugging skills
    
    
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    Experience with Scrum/Agile development practices
    
    
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    Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
    
    
    Expected base salary for the role will generally be between $150,000 and $179,000 per year at the commencement of employment. However, base salary if hired will be determined on an individualized basis and is only part of the total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include other forms of compensation such as, discretionary bonuses, short and long-term incentive packages, and Company-sponsored benefit programs.
    Preferred experience:
    
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      Engineering experience in AWS, Snowflake a plus
      
      
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      Experience with modern configuration management and build tools (GitHub, Jenkins, CI/CD)
      
      
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      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.
      Our Commitment to Diversity
      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.
      External Company URL: www.westernasset.com
      Street: 385 East Colorado Blvd

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