SS&C Technologies
Node.js Developer - Backend Engineer
SS&C Technologies, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298
SS&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.
Job Description
Sr. Software Engineer
Location : Waltham, MA | Hybrid
Get To Know The Team:
Node.js
is our go to programming language.
Our team is a diverse group of engineers with varying levels of experience and backgrounds, from recent graduates to seasoned financial industry professionals with over 15 years of expertise. We value creative and passionate engineers and technologists. While relevant industry experience is essential, we place equal importance on your demonstrated abilities, passion, and attitude. We continuously strive for improvement and seek individuals who enjoy challenges and are eager to enhance the engineering experience for our users.
As a Sr. Software Engineer, you will take a pivotal role in architecting and building scalable, secure, and high-performance software applications. Your expertise will be crucial in shaping our platform's future, as you mentor junior developers, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and contribute to our mission of transforming the financial landscape.
Why You Will Love It Here! Flexibility: Hybrid Work Model & a 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 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: Lead the design and development of software applications in
Node.js
ensuring they meet the highest standards of reliability, performance, and security. Collaborate with architects and product teams to contribute to the platform's technical roadmap and future enhancements, gather requirements and translate them into technical specifications and actionable plans. Use agile development methodologies and promote a culture of continuous improvement, delivering new features to market in a timely and iterative manner. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, designers, and architects, to brainstorm and propose innovative solutions for complex challenges. Continuously monitor the performance and stability of micro-services, proactively identifying and resolving any issues that arise. Contribute to the design and implementation of automated testing strategies to ensure software reliability and scalability. Mentor and guide junior developers, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence within the development team. Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to ensure code quality and adherence to best practices. Assist in creating technical documentation, user guides, and knowledge base articles to support the platform's users and other developers. Work closely with DevOps and infrastructure teams to ensure seamless integration and deployment of software solutions. Collaborate with the customer support team to troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues reported by clients in a timely manner. Stay updated with the latest technologies, industry trends, and best practices, and proactively recommend and implement improvements to enhance the platform's capabilities and user experience. What You Will Bring: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field with 5 years of experience or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field with 3 years of experience. Proficiency in both front-end and back-end development is essential. This includes expertise in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and modern front-end frameworks like React. On the back-end, knowledge of server-side technologies such as
Node.js , Python, or C#, and experience with web frameworks like Express and .NET Framework. Experience in designing and consuming RESTful APIs and understanding of API design principles and best practices. Experience with NoSQL databases like MongoDB or Cassandra and Knowledge of database design, query optimization, and data modeling. Experience with caching technologies like Redis and message queues like RabbitMQ. Experience with unit testing, integration testing, and end-to-end testing. Knowledge of testing frameworks and tools like Jest, Mocha, or Selenium. Understanding of DevOps principles and experience with tools like Git, Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes and helm for version control, continuous integration, and containerization. Familiarity with agile methodologies like Scrum or Kanban, and experience working in an agile development environment. In-depth understanding of software design principles, data structures, algorithms, and design patterns. Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills. 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.
#LI-TC1
Unless explicitly requested or approached by SS&C Technologies, Inc. or any of its affiliated companies, the company will not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services. SS&C offers excellent benefits including health, dental, 401k plan, tuition and professional development reimbursement plan. SS&C Technologies is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant for employment or employee on the basis of race, color, religious creed, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other classification protected by applicable discrimination laws.
Job Description
Sr. Software Engineer
Location : Waltham, MA | Hybrid
Get To Know The Team:
Node.js
is our go to programming language.
Our team is a diverse group of engineers with varying levels of experience and backgrounds, from recent graduates to seasoned financial industry professionals with over 15 years of expertise. We value creative and passionate engineers and technologists. While relevant industry experience is essential, we place equal importance on your demonstrated abilities, passion, and attitude. We continuously strive for improvement and seek individuals who enjoy challenges and are eager to enhance the engineering experience for our users.
As a Sr. Software Engineer, you will take a pivotal role in architecting and building scalable, secure, and high-performance software applications. Your expertise will be crucial in shaping our platform's future, as you mentor junior developers, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and contribute to our mission of transforming the financial landscape.
Why You Will Love It Here! Flexibility: Hybrid Work Model & a 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 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: Lead the design and development of software applications in
Node.js
ensuring they meet the highest standards of reliability, performance, and security. Collaborate with architects and product teams to contribute to the platform's technical roadmap and future enhancements, gather requirements and translate them into technical specifications and actionable plans. Use agile development methodologies and promote a culture of continuous improvement, delivering new features to market in a timely and iterative manner. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, designers, and architects, to brainstorm and propose innovative solutions for complex challenges. Continuously monitor the performance and stability of micro-services, proactively identifying and resolving any issues that arise. Contribute to the design and implementation of automated testing strategies to ensure software reliability and scalability. Mentor and guide junior developers, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence within the development team. Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to ensure code quality and adherence to best practices. Assist in creating technical documentation, user guides, and knowledge base articles to support the platform's users and other developers. Work closely with DevOps and infrastructure teams to ensure seamless integration and deployment of software solutions. Collaborate with the customer support team to troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues reported by clients in a timely manner. Stay updated with the latest technologies, industry trends, and best practices, and proactively recommend and implement improvements to enhance the platform's capabilities and user experience. What You Will Bring: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field with 5 years of experience or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field with 3 years of experience. Proficiency in both front-end and back-end development is essential. This includes expertise in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and modern front-end frameworks like React. On the back-end, knowledge of server-side technologies such as
Node.js , Python, or C#, and experience with web frameworks like Express and .NET Framework. Experience in designing and consuming RESTful APIs and understanding of API design principles and best practices. Experience with NoSQL databases like MongoDB or Cassandra and Knowledge of database design, query optimization, and data modeling. Experience with caching technologies like Redis and message queues like RabbitMQ. Experience with unit testing, integration testing, and end-to-end testing. Knowledge of testing frameworks and tools like Jest, Mocha, or Selenium. Understanding of DevOps principles and experience with tools like Git, Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes and helm for version control, continuous integration, and containerization. Familiarity with agile methodologies like Scrum or Kanban, and experience working in an agile development environment. In-depth understanding of software design principles, data structures, algorithms, and design patterns. Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills. 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.
#LI-TC1
Unless explicitly requested or approached by SS&C Technologies, Inc. or any of its affiliated companies, the company will not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services. SS&C offers excellent benefits including health, dental, 401k plan, tuition and professional development reimbursement plan. SS&C Technologies is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant for employment or employee on the basis of race, color, religious creed, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other classification protected by applicable discrimination laws.