Software Engineer
American Century Investments3 months ago
Kansas City, MO, USASenior
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain both front-end and back-end application components.
- Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code primarily in Java, with opportunities to use Python and other languages.
- Design, implement, and optimize data storage solutions using relational databases such as DB2 and Oracle.
- Participate in SAFe Agile development activities, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.
- Use Git and GitHub for source control and collaboration.
- Perform unit testing, debugging, and troubleshooting to maintain code quality and reliability.
- Collaborate with developers through code reviews and constructive peer feedback.
- Work with technical leads, product owners, and architects to implement investment management solutions.
- Support and directly interact with portfolio managers, traders, compliance officers, and other stakeholders.
- Stay current with industry trends and software engineering best practices.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent related work experience in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- At least 5+ years of hands-on corporate software development experience.
- Proficiency in Java or similar languages such as Python or C#.
- Hands-on SQL experience and knowledge of relational databases.
- Experience with Agile development methodologies.
- Experience with Git or other version control systems.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, debugging, and troubleshooting skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
- Interest or experience in finance or asset management is preferred.
- Familiarity with continuous integration and continuous deployment tools and practices is preferred.
- Experience writing and implementing unit tests, such as with JUnit, is preferred.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation package with bonus plan.
- Generous paid time off and competitive benefits.
- 401(k) with a 5% company match plus an annual performance-based discretionary contribution.
- Tuition reimbursement, formal mentorship, and live and online learning opportunities.
- Hybrid position based in the Kansas City, Missouri office, with required office attendance on a scheduled frequency.
- The position is not eligible for visa sponsorship, and applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship.
About American Century Investments
American Century Investments is a privately held, Kansas City–based asset manager offering mutual funds, ETFs, separately managed accounts, and multi-asset and fixed income strategies to institutions, financial advisors, and individual investors. It earns management fees across its product lineup. Founded in 1958, the firm’s controlling owner is the Stowers Institute for Medical Research, and it directs 40% of its dividends to support the Institute’s work.