Senior Software Engineer - Accounting

Company: SS&C
Location: San Francisco
Posted on: October 8, 2024

Job Description:

Senior Software Engineer - AccountingSS&C is a global provider of investment and financial services and software for the financial services and healthcare industries. Named to Fortune 1000 list as top U.S. company based on revenue, SS&C is headquartered in Windsor, Connecticut and has 20,000+ employees in over 90 offices in 35 countries. Some 18,000 financial services and healthcare organizations, from the world's largest institutions to local firms, manage and account for their investments using SS&C's products and services.Senior Software Engineer - AccountingLocations: San Francisco, CA or remoteGet To Know The TeamWant to work in a dynamic environment at the intersection of Wall Street and Technology? SS&C Advent, a leading provider of award-winning software and services for the global investment management industry, is seeking a Software Engineer in San Francisco.At SS&C Advent, we don't just build products, we solve problems. The Staff Software Engineer will have the opportunity to help us solve complex business problems for the world's largest financial firms. You will work with a highly talented team as you help us build the next generation of Geneva, SS&C Advent's global investment portfolio management application.Why You Will Love It Here!

• Flexibility: Hybrid Work Model & Casual Dress Code
• Your Future: 401k Matching Program, Professional Development Reimbursement
• Work/Life Balance: Flexible Personal/Vacation Time Off, Sick Leave, Paid Holidays
• Your Well-being: Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program, Parental Leave
• Diversity & Inclusion: Committed to Welcoming, Celebrating and Thriving on Diversity
• Training: Hands-On, Team-Customized, including SS&C University
• Extra Perks: Discounts on fitness clubs, travel, and more!What You Will Get To Do
  • Work with a small, highly-talented, and fun-loving team to enhance our industry-leading enterprise investment accounting system - Geneva - that services the accounting needs of some of the most sophisticated clients in the hedge fund, fund administration, asset management and prime brokerage space.
  • Work with product managers to understand business requirements and design corresponding technical solutions. Plan and execute projects that span multiple components of the product and/or require multiple phases to implement.
  • Lead multi-role development team to develop and deliver above mentioned projects.
  • Take ownership of major functional areas and/or system components of our product; be proactive in maintaining and improving these areas.
  • Handle client escalations with minimum management input.
  • Commit to quality, seeking out design and code reviews as appropriate.
  • Work in a development environment using the Agile Scrum methodology.
  • Effectively communicate plans and status of projects to stakeholders. Work with development managers to keep short and long-term projects moving forward.What You Will Bring
    • BS degree or higher in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
    • 5+ years' experience in object-oriented programming using C++. 10+ years' experience with enterprise-wide, large scale systems development.
    • Familiar with Unix/Linux systems. We build on RHEL platforms.
    • Commitment to software development process that promotes high standards.
    • Ability to effectively collaborate and communicate with a wide range of team members and development managers.
    • Excellent problem-solving skills and determination to push through obstacles. Ability to multitask, prioritize, and work under time constraints as well as changing priorities.
    • Demonstrated ability to make sound trade-off recommendations regarding functionality, scope and time-to-market.
    • Knowledge of financial instruments and the financial industry through education or experience is preferred. Special emphasis on back office operations. Experience with institutional portfolio accounting is ideal.
    • Knowledge and experience with bug tracking and Agile tools, such as JIRA and Confluence, is helpful.
    • Willingness to collaborate across time zones.
    • Be a team player!Thank you for your interest in SS&C! To further explore this opportunity, please apply through our careers page on the corporate website at www.ssctech.com/careers.Salary is determined by various factors including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, job related knowledge, skills, abilities, business needs, and geographic regions. California: Salary range for the position: 150,000 USD to 160,000 USD.
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