Software & Data Engineer – Financial Technology - Launch Program

SS&C • Union, NJ

10h • Hybrid

About The Position

As a leading financial services and healthcare technology company based on revenue, SS&C is headquartered in Windsor, Connecticut, and has 27,000+ employees in 35 countries. Some 20,000 financial services and healthcare organizations, from the world's largest companies to small and mid-market firms, rely on SS&C for expertise, scale, and technology. Job Description Get To Know Us: SS&C is leading the way. We continue to look for todays and tomorrow’s brightest talent, those that embody a spirit to improve not only their lives, but those around them. From college students to seasoned and experienced professionals, we encourage you to apply. SS&C prides itself on hiring diverse, honest, dynamic individuals, who value collaboration, accountability, and innovation to name a few. The SS&C Launch Program is designed to seamlessly transition recent college graduates into their professional careers. It provides entry-level hires with a cross-functional understanding of the organization and equips them with a strong skills foundation to succeed at SS&C. The Launch Program includes a 4-week all in-person immersive training period which will take place from August 3 – August 28, 2026 in a location that has yet to be determined. Travel, housing, and daily stipend included for those not local to the training location. Upon completion of the Launch program and if in good standing, the final placement will be hybrid in the Union, NJ office. The program's goal is to expose high-potential graduates to multiple aspects of the financial services business segments, preparing them for future leadership roles within their respective functional areas. Upon completion, participants transition into full-time positions, with placement based on their performance in the program. In addition to project-based assignments, participants rotate through key functional areas within their business segment, contributing to real business challenges. They also engage in professional development activities, providing ample networking opportunities and valuable exposure to company management. Join SS&C’s Data Platform team to build AI-driven and data-centric tools that power middle and back-office operations for hedge funds and private markets. This is an entry-level role for aspiring engineers passionate about AI, software, and finance. You’ll work alongside experienced developers to deliver scalable products that solve real problems in fund administration. Program Overview: Gain valuable exposure to accounting, valuations, and investor services within SS&C's Hedge Fund Services and Private Markets groups. This program provides insights into middle-office services, transaction processing, applying accounting principles to complex transactions, financial reporting, pricing of complex securities, and more. Upon successful completion and good standing, candidates are placed in a department such as Alternative Assets, Real Assets, or Private Markets.

Requirements

• Strong interest in finance, AI, and software engineering
• Proficiency in Python and SQL (academic or project-based)
• Familiarity with web frameworks (FastAPI, Django, Flask)
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
• 0 – 2 years of relevant experience (graduation date May 2025 to May 2026)
• Strong client service skills, ability to work independently and collaboratively, and commitment to timely, accurate production of client deliverables
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with excellent attention to detail
• Strong academic foundation in financial accounting
• We are not able to consider candidates who will eventually need sponsorship for continued work authorization in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Exposure to LLMs, LangChain, or data extraction is a plus

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain Python-based APIs and data pipelines
• Support development of AI/ML features (e.g. NLP, RAG, LLMs)
• Work with relational databases (SQL Server, Postgres, MySQL)
• Contribute to internal tools for reporting and workflow automation
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Product, DevOps, Data)
• Learn agile, CI/CD, containerization (Docker/Kubernetes)

Benefits

• Flexibility : Hybrid Work Model and Business Casual Dress Code, including jeans
• Your Future: 401k Matching Program, Professional Development Reimbursement
• Work/Life Balance: Flexible Personal/Vacation Time Off, Sick Leave, Paid Holidays
• Your Wellbeing: Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program, Parental Leave
• Wide Ranging Perspectives: Committed to Celebrating the Variety of Backgrounds, Talents and Experiences of Our Employees
• Training: Hands-On, Team-Customized, including SS&C University
• Extra Perks: Discounts on fitness clubs, travel and more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees