Software Engineer, Global Banking & Markets, Investment Banking

Goldman Sachs • Dallas, TX

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About The Position

At Goldman Sachs, our Engineers don't just make things - we make things possible. Change the world by connecting people and capital with ideas. Solve the most challenging and pressing engineering problems for our clients. Join our engineering teams that build massively scalable software and systems, architect low latency infrastructure solutions, proactively guard against cyber threats, and leverage machine learning alongside financial engineering to continuously turn data into action. Create new businesses, transform finance, and explore a world of opportunity at the speed of markets.
Goldman Sachs Engineers are innovators and problem-solvers, building solutions in risk management, big data, mobile and more. We look for creative collaborators who evolve, adapt to change and thrive in a fast-paced global environment. Want to push the limit of digital possibilities? Start here.
Within our Global Banking & Markets business, Investment Banking (IB) works on some of the most complex financial challenges and transactions in the market today. Whether advising on a merger, providing financial solutions for an acquisition, or structuring an initial public offering, we handle projects that help clients at major milestones. We work with corporations, pension funds, financial sponsors, and governments and are a team of strong analytical thinkers with a passion for producing out-of-the-box ideas.
Within IB, our engineers are responsible for building next generation digital solutions and automation for banking that consists of a set of well-integrated platforms and allows us to serve our bankers and clients better.
As part of our global team, you will work on various technologies and components as an application developer. Your role includes specification, development, as well as the testing and roll-out of new features focusing on code quality, automation, testability and security. You will be able to contribute to our vision, roadmap, and world-class engineering culture, while integrating business value and client experience within the team.
We expect a successful candidate to have excellent communication skills, deliver high quality software, and to be passionate about cutting edge engineering.

Requirements

• Advanced degree in Computer Science (or equivalent work experience).
• Comfort with Agile operating models (practical experience of Scrum/Kanban).
• Experience leveraging test-driven development methodologies.
• Team oriented; strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Energetic, self-directed, and self-motivated.
• Must be passionate about technology and engineering.
• Must be independent and comfortable in a fast paced, ambiguous, and often multi-directional work environment.

Nice To Haves

• 1-4 years of relevant professional experience using a modern programming language (preferably Java).
• Experience in Financial Services or Fintech.
• Experience with microservice architectures (SOA).
• Experience with Kafka, MongoDB, Hadoop, Cassandra.
• Experience with SQL databases (PostgreSQL/Oracle/Sybase).
• Experience with AWS/Azure.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple tasks and use sound judgment when prioritizing.
• Collaborate with global cross functional teams in building customer-centric products.
• Utilize exceptional analytical skills and ability to apply knowledge and experience in decision-making to arrive at creative and commercial solutions.
• Analyze existing software implementations to identify areas of improvement and provide deadline estimates for implementing new features.
• Establish trusted partnerships with peers, product heads, and executive-level stakeholders.
• Leverage technology to deliver business value.

What This Job Offers

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