Back-End Software Engineer (Contractor)

Dimensional Fund Advisors • Austin, TX

14d • Hybrid

About The Position

Dimensional was built around a set of ideas bigger than the firm itself. With a confidence in markets, deep connections to the academic community, and a focus on implementation, we go where the science leads, and continue to pursue new insights, both large and small, that can benefit our clients. The Technology Department at Dimensional leverages the rapidly evolving state of the art to engineer scalable, innovative, and research driven solutions to improve our client’s financial lives. Software Engineers at Dimensional participate in the design and development of software solutions across an array of domains from Research and Investments to Sales and Marketing; collaboratively developing MVPs to test their ideas and rapidly iterate with constant feedback from users. Dimensional invests heavily in developer tools, platforms, paradigms and experience enabling teams to provide modern solutions that contribute profoundly to our client’s success. We are looking for Senior Back-End Software Engineer to join our team and translate our customers’ goals into working software from automated configurations to model definitions, and calculation APIs. The most important qualifications are a passion for quality software and enthusiasm for learning new technologies and approaches. You may be a fit for this role if you: Are open-minded, curious, and resourceful Are passionate about/stay current with modern technologies Solve problems systematically and transparently Share ideas, solicit/integrate feedback, design and solve collaboratively Take a software engineering approach and demonstrate automation and security mindsets

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field or equivalent practical experience
• 6+ years of software development experience in a professional and/or academic setting
• Experience with Python, Ruby, JavaScript, or equivalent dynamic languages
• Experience with C#, Java, C/C++, Typescript, or equivalent static languages
• Experience with any of the following: data engineering, web/mobile application development, systems/security software development

Nice To Haves

• Interest and ability to learn other coding languages as needed
• Ability to write in English fluently and idiomatically
• Advanced degree or equivalent experience in engineering, computer science or other technical related field
• Experience with agile/scrum methodologies
• Financial services industry experience
• Experience with any of the following: Redis, Postgresql, MongoDB, SQLServer Airflow, Kafka, AWS, serverless/microservice architecture TDD, BDD, Numpy/Scipy/Pandas, React, Angular, Vue.js, Node, Ansible

Responsibilities

• complex calculation engines in an ETL pipeline
• database design
• API and microservice design and engineering
• Collaborate with subject matter experts in a variety of areas to drive the success of our clients
• Collaborate with front-end engineers on the design of solutions and APIs
• Perform software and data architecture and design
• Develop complex software solutions using back-end technologies
• Demonstrate and mentor software engineering best practices and participate in code reviews
• Develop configurations and automations to enable testing, infrastructure and deployments

Benefits

• Dimensional offers a variety of programs to help take care of you, your family, and your career, including comprehensive benefits, educational initiatives, and special celebrations of our history, culture, and growth.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees