Software Developer

Software Developer

UVIMCO is looking for a technology professional with a passion for software development and data architecture. Do you enjoy helping and collaborating with others? UVIMCO is seeking a Software Developer to join our technology team in our Charlottesville, VA office.

The University of Virginia Investment Management Company (UVIMCO) provides investment management services to the University of Virginia and affiliated entities and is responsible for monitoring and evaluating investment strategies for an approximately $14 billion investment portfolio. Our portfolio is invested globally across a broad range of asset classes and strategies including public equity, long/short equity, private equity, venture capital, real assets, absolute return, credit, fixed income, and derivatives. UVIMCO employs over forty professionals in Charlottesville, Virginia and half a dozen professionals that work remotely from elsewhere in the United States.

Why Join UVIMCO

• Support UVA's mission: Investment returns directly support scholarships, programs, research, and other initiatives to benefit current and future students, faculty, patients, and staff of the University. UVIMCO technologists impact our work by innovating and improving the flow of information to decision makers.
• Strong culture: UVIMCO fosters a collegial, flat, and collaborative work environment. The firm prioritizes employee well-being and maintains a strong work-life balance. Staff unite on a passion for our mission, a love of learning, and a commitment to preserving UVIMCO's record of excellence.
• Generous employment benefits: UVIMCO offers a competitive salary and benefits package including employer 401(k) contribution and a business casual work setting. We are located on the Downtown Mall in Charlottesville, VA.

The technology team supports UVIMCO through five key responsibilities:

• Systems and infrastructure
• Information and cyber security
• Automation
• Data governance
• Innovation and continuous improvement

Our Software Developer will have the opportunity to work on a diverse set of projects that canvas the organization, including working with APIs to implement system integrations, developing software, building data structures and flows, and helping the seamless flow of information within our organization.

As a Software Developer, you will be responsible for

• Designing, maintaining, and implementing data systems that are scalable, reliable, and efficient
• Developing software solutions to support the needs of our users
• Providing technical support to our users, including troubleshooting and problem solving
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to continue to ensure our systems meet UVIMCO's needs
• Training and mentoring junior staff members
• Other special projects as directed by senior management

The ideal candidate for this role will have

• A strong background in software development and data architecture
• Experience with data modeling, data analysis, and relational databases
• Experience with specific programming languages (C#, JavaScript, SQL, R, Python)
• Experience with specific frameworks (.NET, Bootstrap)
• Good analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills with an enthusiasm to collaborate
• A generalist mindset and a desire to stay up on new technologies and continuously learn anything new
• An ability to learn quickly and understand existing data models
• A willingness to back up cover a minimal amount of service desk requests

If you are a technology generalist with a passion for data systems and software development, and enjoy making a meaningful impact, consider applying for this exciting opportunity.