MFS Investment Management · 2 hours ago
Lead Software Engineer
Boston, MA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$107K/yr - $154K/yr
5+ years expMFS Investment Management is a company that values collaboration and prioritizes community care. They are seeking a Lead Software Engineer to oversee software development efforts, lead projects from inception to completion, and provide technical guidance in an Agile environment.
EducationHigher EducationVenture Capital
Responsibilities
Lead projects from inception to completion, including interpreting business requirements, analyzing technical environments, mapping requirements to design, coding, debugging, and unit testing
Collaborate with business analysts and end users to evaluate business needs and select optimal technologies
Drive the adoption of AI and Copilot technologies to enhance solution quality and delivery efficiency
Stay current with emerging technologies and assist System Architects in evaluating and selecting new products
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior team members
Document code and processes to support system maintenance and facilitate knowledge transfer
Manage multiple tasks simultaneously and demonstrate a thorough understanding of software development lifecycle methodologies
Create and improve processes, examine workflows, and recommend ways to increase efficiency and standardize practices across projects
Provide ongoing process support, including on-call responsibilities
Participate in the development community of practice to promote innovation and best practices
Collaborate effectively with globally distributed teams
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in computer science or related technical field, or equivalent experience
Minimum 5-6+ years of experience in Financial Services supporting Operations, Trading or Quantitative systems
Experience with one or more development language/platforms (Angular, Java, C#, Python), messaging/API technologies (Kafka, MQ, Mulesoft) and BI/Reporting (Tableau, PowerBI, SSRS) will be required
Experience building integrations with multi-tiered third-party systems, both hosted and on-premises
Experience working in a continuous integration environment
Strong oral/written communication skills and front office support experience preferred. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Experience working within a mature SDLC model; working closely with BA and QA teams as well as end users to drive solutions to completion. Knowledge and proven experience in software development methodology
Data platform knowledge and experience (Snowflake, Oracle & MS SQL)
Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills; demonstrated ability to make independent decisions. planning and estimating skills required
Preferred
Experience working with platforms such as Charles River, Eagle, Acadia Margin Manager are a plus
Project work experience with globally distributed teams is preferred
Benefits
MFS contributes an amount equal to 15% of your base salary to your retirement account that is separate from the company -sponsored 401(k)
Education Assistance: MFS contributes $100 monthly up to $10,000 lifetime maximum directly to loan provider
Education Assistance: Tuition reimbursement up to $8,000 annually
Education Assistance: Access to discounted tutors and college coaches
Generous time off and fully paid leaves including 20-weeks for maternity, 12-weeks for parental and caregiver leaves
Choice of medical and dental plans and an and an employer contribution into the Health Savings Account
Tax deferred commuter benefits & flexible spending accounts (medical & dependent care)
Wellness Programs: Robust wellness webinars, employee assistance program with a focus on mental health, subsidized fitness benefit via Wellhub (formerly Gympass), where you can workout at gyms, studios and boutique fitness locations near you, join virtual personal training sessions and access a wide variety of well-being apps
Company
MFS Investment Management
Massachusetts Financial Services Company is a privately owned investment manager. The firm also provides retirement planning, college It is a sub-organization of Sun Life U.S..
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown1982-01-01Acquired
Leadership Team
Barnaby Weiner
Head of Sustainability and Stewardship
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