Assistant Vice President (Software Engineer)

Golub Capital•Chicago, IL

3d•$95,000 - $150,000

About The Position

The Assistant Vice President (Software Engineer) primarily designs, develops, and supports Golub Capital’s proprietary software applications, creating in-house solutions for complex business demands. The role works collaboratively across one or more initiatives and contributes to the Technology Solutions Department’s goals of delivering efficient, secure, high-quality technology that supports business objectives. The position involves developing and maintaining applications in a Microsoft-based technology environment, understanding the business use and application logic of the Firm’s systems, and extending their functionality to meet business needs. The role also analyzes data and business requirements, identifies opportunities for software solutions and integrations, validates solutions through testing, and provides application support and maintenance. The role requires a bachelor’s degree and at least seven years of similar experience in Financial Services. The position is based in an office-oriented environment and references creating a Gold Standard hybrid work culture; a specific workplace arrangement is not stated.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Business, or a related field is required; the listed fields are preferred.
At least 7 years of experience in a similar role in Financial Services.
Proven expertise building and managing large application solutions related to asset management, financial instruments, or portfolio management.
Proficiency in one or more of the following: C#/.NET, T-SQL, ASP.NET MVC, JavaScript, or jQuery.
Strong analytical skills to digest, document, and translate business requirements for in-house development or the customization or configuration of third-party software.
Proven experience performing complex data analysis; a deep understanding of relational databases and experience writing SQL queries and using related query tools are preferred.
Expertise in problem-solving and investigating issues to determine root causes.
Proactive self-starter with a positive, can-do attitude and willingness to handle tasks of any size.
Results-oriented approach and a high level of personal accountability.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, growing, and complex environment.
Delivery-oriented approach with high-quality and customer-service standards.
Extensive experience with all phases of the SDLC in a team-oriented, structured yet agile model.
Demonstrated ability to work across multiple teams and disciplines to achieve business goals.
Demonstrated ability to leverage AI tools in day-to-day work, critically assessing the accuracy, limitations, and appropriate use of AI-generated outputs.
Enthusiasm for working in an office and helping create a Gold Standard hybrid work culture.

Nice To Haves

Programming, database, or SQL-based data analysis experience.
Experience building integrations between systems.
Strong mathematical skills.
Experience writing SQL queries and using related query tools.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, test, and implement applications using Agile methodologies.
Learn the business use of Golub Capital systems and develop expertise in their application logic and financial calculations to extend system functionality.
Build scalable, maintainable solutions that leverage the Firm’s Microsoft-based technology environment and follow best practices.
Analyze business problems with users and identify software solutions, enhancements, and system integration opportunities that improve efficiency, quality, or risk management.
Independently analyze large data sets using tools such as SQL and Excel pivot tables, as well as other data extraction, analysis, and reporting methods.
Validate and test delivered solutions to ensure they meet quality standards and specified business requirements, independently and with end users.
Triage support issues and provide application maintenance and break/fix support.
Interface across multiple teams and disciplines to achieve business goals.
Plan and execute test plans.