Lead Software Developer Issuance Platform

PIMCO • Newport Beach, CA

438d • $145,000 - $168,000

About The Position

The Lead Software Developer for the Issuance Platform at PIMCO is responsible for designing and implementing advanced software solutions that enhance the issuance application suite. This role involves solving complex business and technical challenges, providing production support, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software within an agile framework. The position emphasizes continuous improvement, mentoring junior developers, and ensuring adherence to coding standards and security best practices.

Requirements

• Proven track record of designing and implementing micro-service architecture applications and cloud-native solutions, with strong experience in Java server-side technologies, including Spring Boot.
• Proficient in writing maintainable code in multiple languages such as HTML, Java, and JavaScript/TypeScript, with a solid understanding of data structures, design patterns, and algorithms.
• Experience with public cloud technologies, as well as a passion for automation and familiarity with CI/CD tools like GitLab.
• Strong practitioner of DevOps practices, utilizing relevant tooling to enhance development and deployment processes, and ensuring application security through secure coding techniques and vulnerability assessments.
• Technical skillset includes data models, messaging, REST, API design and development, and standard methodologies for system integration.
• Knowledge of Oracle Database and SQL, with experience in performance monitoring and optimization to ensure applications meet performance benchmarks.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Math, or equivalent; a higher degree in a related field is desirable.
• Minimum of 10 years of software development experience.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to delivering the best user experience possible, while actively participating in continuous improvement of processes and practices.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in agile development environments and collaborate closely with product managers, UX/UI designers, and other stakeholders.
• Ability to mentor and share knowledge with team members, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment, while adapting to changing requirements and demonstrating strong problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Angular/React.
• Python experience is a plus.
• Experience with the FIX Protocol is a plus.
• Experience in the financial industry, particularly front office technology, is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review existing processes and applications, proposing solutions to enhance or update them effectively.
• Solve complex business and technical challenges with innovative solutions that align with organizational goals.
• Develop and maintain an advanced in-house issuance application suite, ensuring alignment with strategic technology initiatives.
• Provide production support, triage real-time issues, and lead incident management efforts, including root cause analysis for production issues.
• Collaborate closely with partners across technology teams to deliver exceptional solutions within an agile delivery framework.
• Translate business requirements into functional requirements and technical designs, supporting the functional and operational aspects of delivered systems.
• Work with QA engineers to identify and resolve defects early in the development cycle, ensuring high code quality and reliability.
• Write unit tests, integration tests, and end-to-end tests to maintain code quality and ensure system reliability.
• Mentor junior developers and team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth.
• Conduct regular code reviews to ensure adherence to coding standards, best practices, and architectural guidelines.
• Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation for systems, processes, and architecture to facilitate knowledge sharing and onboarding.
• Analyze and optimize application performance, identifying bottlenecks and implementing improvements to enhance user experience and system efficiency.
• Ensure that security best practices are integrated into the development process, conducting regular security assessments and audits of applications.
• Stay up to date with emerging technologies and industry trends, evaluating their potential impact on the organization and recommending adoption where beneficial.

Benefits

• Education reimbursements and ongoing training in technology, communication, and diversity & inclusion.
• Opportunities to participate in technology pro bono programs that help the non-profit community.
• Knowledge sharing through lunch-and-learns, demos, and technical forums.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Management of Companies and Enterprises
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees