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Prudential Ins Co of America PGIM Fixed Income - Python Developer (Hybrid) in Newark, New Jersey
Job Classification:
Technology - Engineering & Cloud
A GLOBAL FIRM WITH A DIVERSE & INCLUSIVE CULTURE
As the Global Asset Management business of Prudential, were always looking for ways to improve financial services. Were passionate about making a meaningful impact - touching the lives of millions and solving financial challenges in an ever-changing world.
We also believe talent is key to achieving our vision and are intentional about building a culture on respect and collaboration. When you join PGIM, youll unlock a motivating and impactful career all while growing your skills and advancing your profession at one of the worlds leading global asset managers!
If youre not afraid to think differently and challenge the status quo, come and be a part of a dedicated team thats investing in your future by shaping tomorrow today.
At PGIM, You Can!
What you will do
Our Technology Solutions Group is a dynamic, fast-paced environment, with exciting changes on the horizon under new senior leadership. We are looking for you to build out scalable applications to support our Compliance, Finance, Data Governance, Operational Risk, and Human Resources teams. As a Software Developer, you will be responsible for designing, developing Python based data processing layers and rest APIs. for our software applications. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to understand requirements and deliver high-quality, responsive, scalable and flexible data access layer, rest Api and other python-based applications. We want you to see this challenge as a unique and valuable opportunity, so if this sounds interesting, then PGIM could be the place for you.
This position is performed in a hybrid manner with a mix of work performed from our office in Newark, NJ and remotely. Our organization follows a hybrid work structure where employees meet with their team in the office on set days of the week and can work remotely the remainder of the week. Working from the office is encouraged when working on tasks that require a high degree of collaborationand may be required during group specific events (Town Halls, etc.)
What you can expect
Build applications ensuring that the code follows latest coding practices and industry standards, using modern design patterns and architectural principles; remove technical impediments
Develop high quality, well documented and efficient code adhering to all applicable Prudential standards
Collaborate with product owners in understanding needs and defining feature stories, tech leads in defining technical design and other team members to understand the system end-to-end and deliver robust solutions that bring about business impact
Write unit, integration tests and functional automation, researching problems discovered by quality assurance or product support, developing solutions to address the problems
Bring a strong understanding of relevant and emerging technologies, provide input, coach team members, and embed learning and innovation in the day-to-day
Work on complex problems in which analysis of situations or data requires evaluating intangible variables.
Identify opportunities for simplification in the application development toolset, striving for reduced management and less tools which do more.
Maintain a consistent feedback loop with development teams to champion adoption and decommissioning of legacy technology stacks.
Use programming languages including but not limited to Python, Java, or JavaScript and Angular, React, Springboot, Node.js frameworks
What you will bring
Bachelor of Computer Science or Engineering or experience in related fields
5 - 7 years experience, with expert level knowledge in Python, Java/Spring framework
Ability to coach others with minimal guidance and effectively leverage diverse ideas, experiences, thoughts, and perspectives to the benefit of the organization
Experience with agile development methodologies and Test-Driven Development (TDD), ability to apply appropriate agile approaches in the processes of software development and delivery
Knowledge of business concepts tools and processes that are needed for making sound decisions in the context of the company's business
Ability to learn new skills and knowledge on an on-going basis through self-initiative and tackling challenges
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to think quickly and offer alternatives both independently and within teams
Proven ability to work quickly in a dynamic environment
Advanced experience and/or expertise with several of the following:
Hands on experience with back-end technologies and frameworks, such as Java, J2EE, Spring framework, and integrating UI components with server-side systems
Experience of API development using RESTful or GraphQL standards
Experience in distributed systems, microservices, design patterns and design methodology
Experience with Bitbucket, Jenkins, Gradle, Git. Cloud experience working with AWS S3/EC2/SQS
Knowledge of Jira, Confluence, and DevOps.
Familiarity with security concepts authentication, authorization, and SSL
Experience with non-relational and relational databases
Understanding business needs and transforming them into efficient solutions with quality
Designing solutions to align with non-functional requirements
Implementing software engineering standards and best practices
Experience leading and mentoring junior developers
Ability to document using JAVADOC, and Swagger.
Ability to work with QA, Perf and Production Support (L1/L2/L3).
What will set you apart?
Cloud Development (AWS and Azure)
Financial industry experience is a plus, not a must
Note: Prudential is required by state specific laws to include the salary...
Equal Opportunity Employer - minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity