Associate, Application Engineer - Atlanta

Salary: $120,000 - 148,000 per year Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Finance, Information Systems, or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience, plus 3–6 years of relevant developer or business analyst experience.
• Hands-on proficiency with Python, SQL, and databases, including writing production-quality scripts, queries, or small applications.
• Familiarity with version control, development workflows, and Agile practices such as backlogs, sprints, and iterative delivery.
• Working knowledge of object-oriented programming and software design principles, with a focus on readable, maintainable solutions.
• Exposure to cloud platforms and AI-enabled tools, and an understanding of machine learning models, including large language models and neural networks.
• Interest in the investment management industry and investment products.
• Ability to apply sound judgment and critical thinking, adapt as business needs evolve, explore new approaches and technologies, and rigorously assess results.

• Design, build, test, and maintain technical solutions that address workflow inefficiencies, operational risks, and scaling challenges.
• Develop production-minded tools, automations, data-driven utilities, and AI-enabled solutions aimed at measurable business outcomes.
• Work with business stakeholders to understand existing processes, identify gaps and risks, and turn business needs into clear technical requirements and solution approaches.
• Apply object-oriented programming and software design practices to deliver readable, maintainable, and reliable solutions.
• Manage assigned work from intake through delivery, including scoping, prioritization, testing, rollout, dependency management, and risk identification.
• Collaborate with internal technology teams and platform partners to align solutions with wider platform standards and capabilities.
• Support adoption and ongoing resilience by documenting solutions, helping users navigate changes, incorporating feedback, and ensuring appropriate operational support.
• Combine software development with business analysis to understand operational processes and deliver practical, maintainable solutions.

• AI
• Cloud
• Support
• Machine Learning
• Python
• SQL

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We are hiring an Associate, Application Engineer, in Technology & Development Operations (TDO), part of Platform & Ecosystem Engineering within our Platform Enablement organization. Our team partners with operational groups and Aladdin Engineering to improve workflows and build pragmatic tools and automations that strengthen scale, resilience, and efficiency across Business Operations and Client Services. The role applies programming, data, automation, and AI to operational challenges, with ownership through delivery and collaboration across business and technology teams. For Atlanta, Georgia, the stated salary range is USD $120,000–$148,000, with eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus and healthcare, leave, and retirement benefits; total compensation may vary by role, location, and firm, department, and individual performance. Our benefits also include tuition reimbursement, support for working parents, and Flexible Time Off. We use a hybrid model requiring at least four days per week in the office, with flexibility to work from home one day per week; some groups may require more office time. We encourage thoughtful use of AI when preparing for our hiring process, while interviews focus on candidates own experience, thinking, and judgment. Our mission is to help more people experience financial well-being, and we invest in an inclusive workplace with colleague networks, benefits, and development opportunities. We are an equal opportunity employer and provide reasonable accommodations during the employment process.

last updated 42 week of 2026