Lead Software Engineer

WELLINGTON MANAGEMENTWellington Management offers comprehensive investment management capabilities that span nearly all segments of the global capital markets. Our investment solutions, tailored to the unique return and risk objectives of institutional clients in more than 60 countries, draw on a robust body of proprietary research and a collaborative culture that encourages independent thought and healthy debate. As a private partnership, we believe our ownership structure fosters a long-term view that aligns our perspectives with those of our clients.We aretransitioning to a hybrid work environment where both remote work and the office play a critical role. Our vision is a future where all employees are empowered to work flexibly to drive the best outcomes for our clients. Flexible work is a mindset and a core value. Our employees are encouraged to work remotely two days a week as a standard practice and will have flexibility in terms of working hours. At Wellington Management our appetite for technology is insatiable. We recognize that the world is full of fascinating questions that will impact the future of companies, economies, financial markets, and entire industries. We want you to help us find answers to these questions by building and evolving our innovative, industry leading, technology platform. We are seeking qualified candidates to join our evolving and expanding technology team. Together, you will not only dream up solutions to today’s investment challenges, but you will build them to see real-life results. Technology needs are advancing, and this level of complexity requires a highly sophisticated well-managed technology platform that is built by people like you. This is your chance to build something incredible. We are focused solely on creating the best-in-breed tools used by our investors to conduct research and build portfolios. We build a seamless and cohesive platform across all asset classes. We want you to think big, to solve challenges, and positively impact our clients.JOB OVERVIEWThe Core Transactional Technology team is looking to hire a Lead Software Engineer to work on existing or new projects for the Investment and Trading businesses, including the design and implementation of Java based components and systems. At Wellington, our software engineers interact with business partners and analysts and are exposed to the latest industry tools and trends as well as innovative problem solving. This position requires a high level of collaboration and interaction with our other technology and business partners across the department, and an ability to deliver in a fast-paced and evolving environment. This individual must be a self-starter with the ability to multi-task and work on a variety of assignments with people at all levels of the organization. Excellent communication and delivery skills are required.RESPONSIBILITIESLead the delivery of high-quality business solutions, including participating in architecture, design, implementation, testing, deployment, and supportWork with business teams, project managers, and systems analysts to review and qualify business requirements, functional specifications, use-cases, and test plansDesign, prototype and code new software components and applications based on functional specifications across the full stack – services, infrastructure and back-endModify and enhance existing systems to incorporate new functionality and to optimize them for performanceWork with the Architecture team to ensure track work is aligned with the strategic direction of the enterpriseAuthor technical design and support documentationQUALIFICATIONSRequires a Bachelor’s degree (or foreign equivalent) in Computer Science, Engineering (any), Mathematics, Information Technology, or a related field.10 plus years in systems development (hands-on) using Core Java and J2EEStrong knowledge and experience with message technologiesStrong knowledge and experience with multi-threaded applications Experience developing high performance financial applications is a plusStrong motivation and ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment supporting a business-critical production environmentStrong analysis, design and modeling skills Knowledge of software development and testing methodologies and their effective applicationNot sure you meet 100% of our qualifications? That’s ok. If you believe that you could excel in this role, we encourage you to apply and welcome a chance to review your background. We are dedicated to building and maintaining a diversified workforce and considering a broad array of candidates with a variety of skill, workplace experiences, and backgrounds.As an equal opportunity employer, Wellington Management ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, creed, national origin, age, ancestry, disability (physical or mental), medical condition, citizenship, marital status, pregnancy, veteran or military status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. 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