Business Systems Lead Engineer - Investment & Operations Technology

MFS • Boston, MA

15h • $98,500 - $141,500 • Hybrid

About The Position

At MFS, you will find a culture that supports you in doing what you do best. Our employees work together to reach better outcomes, favoring the strongest idea over the strongest individual. We put people first and demonstrate care and compassion for our community and each other. Because what we do matters – to us as valued professionals and to the millions of people and institutions who rely on us to help them build more secure and prosperous futures.
THE ROLE Lead Software Engineer, Derivatives Investments & Operations Technology, serves as a lead developer for MFS’s global investment professionals. This role is responsible for the successful implementation of the Derivatives Platform and support solutions that enable investment decision-making and research workflows that are aligned with the business strategy and technical architecture. The Lead Software Engineer also serves as a subject matter expert for the Derivatives platform and mentor’s members of the team. WHAT YOU WILL DO Development, Solution Delivery, and Business Relationship Management Lead the development of Derivatives Platform capabilities by understanding business domains, workflows, and identifying opportunities for enhancement. Partner with product owners, business analysts, software developers and other agile teams to deliver high quality derivatives investment technology solutions for financial derivative instruments that meet client and business needs. Interpret business requirements, analyze environment, map requirements to design, codes, debugs, unit tests programs to deliver final product, define priorities, and coordinate delivery timelines across time zones and cross functional groups. Operate effectively within a global matrixed environment, collaborating with global teams (e.g., Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Data, Application Support) to resolve issues, track progress, and ensure follow through. Ensure local solutions are implemented in alignment with global standards, policies, and risk controls. Troubleshoot and resolve issues in accordance with established SLAs, documenting recurring problems and driving improvements. Uphold service level commitments and champion continuous process improvements to enhance support quality and application reliability.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Finance, or a related field.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in investment platform application development, including 1–2 years supporting complex, multi layered business applications.
• Deep understanding of investment management technologies and workflows across asset classes (derivatives, fixed income, equities), research, trading, and data domains.
• Experience supporting front office teams such as portfolio managers, analysts, and traders, with an ability to translate business needs into effective technical solutions.
• Strong technical foundation in software development or application support environments, including hands on experience with SQL, scripting languages, and diagnostic/monitoring tools.
• Familiarity with infrastructure concepts such as desktop environments, networking, cloud platforms, data integration, and cybersecurity standards.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively in a global, matrixed environment.
• Strong organizational and time management capabilities, with the ability to balance daily production support responsibilities with longer term strategic initiatives.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem solving skills, including the ability to identify root causes and drive continuous improvement in application stability and support processes.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Finance, or a related field.
• Experience with Azure Cloud Development
• Experience with a commercial derivative vendor platform, e.g. Calypso, FIS, Murex
• Experience with Charles River Investment Management System

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of Derivatives Platform capabilities by understanding business domains, workflows, and identifying opportunities for enhancement.
• Partner with product owners, business analysts, software developers and other agile teams to deliver high quality derivatives investment technology solutions for financial derivative instruments that meet client and business needs.
• Interpret business requirements, analyze environment, map requirements to design, codes, debugs, unit tests programs to deliver final product, define priorities, and coordinate delivery timelines across time zones and cross functional groups.
• Operate effectively within a global matrixed environment, collaborating with global teams (e.g., Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Data, Application Support) to resolve issues, track progress, and ensure follow through.
• Ensure local solutions are implemented in alignment with global standards, policies, and risk controls.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues in accordance with established SLAs, documenting recurring problems and driving improvements.
• Uphold service level commitments and champion continuous process improvements to enhance support quality and application reliability.

Benefits

• MFS contributes an amount equal to 15% of your base salary to your retirement account that is separate from the company -sponsored 401(k)
• Education Assistance: MFS contributes $100 monthly up to $10,000 lifetime maximum directly to loan provider
• Education Assistance: Tuition reimbursement up to $8,000 annually
• Education Assistance: Access to discounted tutors and college coaches
• Generous time off and fully paid leaves including 20-weeks for maternity, 12-weeks for parental and caregiver leaves
• Choice of medical and dental plans and an and an employer contribution into the Health Savings Account
• Tax deferred commuter benefits & flexible spending accounts (medical & dependent care)
• Wellness Programs: Robust wellness webinars, employee assistance program with a focus on mental health, subsidized fitness benefit via Wellhub (formerly Gympass), where you can workout at gyms, studios and boutique fitness locations near you, join virtual personal training sessions and access a wide variety of well-being apps

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level