Associate - Software Developer
About The Position
Jordan Park is seeking an experienced software developer to support the growth of its investment advisory firm. The role is part of the Investment Strategy team, which handles top-down portfolio construction and asset allocation, macroeconomic and capital markets research, and portfolio implementation and rebalancing through proprietary client portfolio management systems and tools. These systems support portfolio rebalancing, analytics, and monitoring. The developer will enhance existing systems, add functionality, maintain and upgrade application code and the web user interface, and balance application responsiveness with reliability. The position involves ownership of the systems, hands-on engineering, and planning for large-scale expansion and integration to build the next-generation system. The developer will also work with third parties and collaborate with internal business groups. The role suits someone who enjoys working across the technology stack on a small, fast-moving team that builds products and features while supporting critical daily investment processes. The successful candidate will bring an ownership mentality, pragmatic judgment, initiative, self-direction, collaboration skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with both technical colleagues and business stakeholders. The position also requires discretion when handling sensitive and confidential information.
Requirements
- A degree in a related field, such as computer science, computer systems, or engineering.
- 4–6 years of software engineering experience.
- Strong Python programming experience, as well as experience with SQL and ETL processes.
- Experience supporting critical production systems.
- Willingness to contribute throughout the technology stack.
- Strong project management skills.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information discreetly.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with AWS, Airflow, Git, Bash, and Jira.
- Expertise in Pandas.
- Knowledge of Dash or Flask.
- Experience with Docker and/or Kubernetes.
- Understanding of Postgres database management and administration.
- Experience with trading and investment concepts and processes.
- Familiarity with Addepar and Salesforce.
Responsibilities
- Enhance existing software systems and add new functionality.
- Maintain and upgrade application code and the web user interface, balancing responsiveness and reliability.
- Take ownership of systems through hands-on technical work and planning for large-scale expansion and integration.
- Contribute across front-end and back-end development.
- Support daily investment processes and systems critical to the firm’s investment platform and operations.
- Interface with third parties and collaborate with internal business groups.
- Handle sensitive and confidential information discreetly.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance, with 100% of employee premiums covered.
- 401(k) participation with employer contribution.
- Generous paid time off.
- Commuter benefits program using pre-tax dollars toward commuting costs.
- Fitness reimbursement.
- Annual professional development stipend.
- Discretionary year-end bonus.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
