PGIM Fixed Income - Python Developer (Hybrid)

Prudential Financial • Newark, NJ

432d • Remote

About The Position

The Software Developer position at PGIM involves designing and developing scalable applications to support various teams including Compliance, Finance, Data Governance, Operational Risk, and Human Resources. The role requires expertise in Python and involves working closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, responsive, and flexible data access layers and REST APIs. This position is hybrid, allowing for a mix of in-office and remote work, and emphasizes collaboration and innovation in a dynamic environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Computer Science or Engineering or experience in related fields.
• 5 - 7 years experience, with expert level knowledge in Python, Java/Spring framework.
• Ability to coach others with minimal guidance and effectively leverage diverse ideas, experiences, thoughts, and perspectives to the benefit of the organization.
• Experience with agile development methodologies and Test-Driven Development (TDD).
• Knowledge of business concepts tools and processes that are needed for making sound decisions in the context of the company's business.
• Ability to learn new skills and knowledge on an on-going basis through self-initiative and tackling challenges.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to think quickly and offer alternatives both independently and within teams.
• Proven ability to work quickly in a dynamic environment.
• Advanced experience and/or expertise with several of the following: Hands on experience with back-end technologies and frameworks, such as Java, J2EE, Spring framework, and integrating UI components with server-side systems.
• Experience of API development using RESTful or GraphQL standards.
• Experience in distributed systems, microservices, design patterns and design methodology.
• Experience with Bitbucket, Jenkins, Gradle, Git. Cloud experience working with AWS S3/EC2/SQS.
• Knowledge of Jira, Confluence, and DevOps.
• Familiarity with security concepts authentication, authorization, and SSL.
• Experience with non-relational and relational databases.
• Understanding business needs and transforming them into efficient solutions with quality.
• Designing solutions to align with non-functional requirements.
• Implementing software engineering standards and best practices.
• Experience leading and mentoring junior developers.
• Ability to document using JAVADOC, and Swagger.
• Ability to work with QA, Perf and Production Support (L1/L2/L3).

Nice To Haves

• Cloud Development (AWS and Azure)
• Financial industry experience is a plus, not a must.

Responsibilities

• Build applications ensuring that the code follows latest coding practices and industry standards, using modern design patterns and architectural principles.
• Develop high quality, well documented and efficient code adhering to all applicable Prudential standards.
• Collaborate with product owners in understanding needs and defining feature stories, tech leads in defining technical design and other team members to understand the system end-to-end and deliver robust solutions that bring about business impact.
• Write unit, integration tests and functional automation, researching problems discovered by quality assurance or product support, developing solutions to address the problems.
• Bring a strong understanding of relevant and emerging technologies, provide input, coach team members, and embed learning and innovation in the day-to-day.
• Work on complex problems in which analysis of situations or data requires evaluating intangible variables.
• Identify opportunities for simplification in the application development toolset, striving for reduced management and less tools which do more.
• Maintain a consistent feedback loop with development teams to champion adoption and decommissioning of legacy technology stacks.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Insurance Carriers and Related Activities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree