Asset & Wealth Management - Lead Software Engineer - Vice President - New York

Location: New York, New York, United States

What We Do

At Goldman Sachs, our Engineers don’t just make things – we make things possible. Change the world by connecting people and capital with ideas.  Solve the most challenging and pressing engineering problems for our clients. Join our engineering teams that build massively scalable software and systems, architect low latency infrastructure solutions, proactively guard against cyber threats, and leverage machine learning alongside financial engineering to continuously turn data into action. Create new businesses, transform finance, and explore a world of opportunity at the speed of markets.

Engineering, which is comprised of our Technology Division and global strategists’ groups, is at the critical center of our business, and our dynamic environment requires innovative strategic thinking and immediate, real solutions. Want to push the limit of digital possibilities?  Start here.

Who We Look For

Goldman Sachs Engineers are innovators and problem-solvers, building solutions in risk management, big data, mobile and more. We look for creative collaborators who evolve, adapt to change and thrive in a fast-paced global environment.

Asset and Wealth Management (AWM) 

Bringing together traditional and alternative investments, we provide clients around the world with a dedicated partnership and focus on long-term performance. As the firm’s primary investment area, we provide investment and advisory services for some of the world’s leading pension plans, sovereign wealth funds, insurance companies, endowments, foundations, financial advisors and individuals, for which we oversee more than $2 trillion in assets under supervision. Working in a culture that values integrity and transparency, you will be part of a diverse team that is passionate about our craft, our clients, and building sustainable success. We are:  

• Investors, spanning traditional and alternative markets offering products and services 
• Advisors, understanding our clients’ priorities and poised to help provide investment advice and strategies that make sense for their portfolios 
• Thought Leaders, providing timely insights across macro and secular themes to help inform our clients’ investment decisions 
• Innovators, using our suite of digital solutions to help our clients address complex challenges and meet their financial goal

What You’ll Do:

Are you a seasoned Full Stack Lead Engineer with over 6 years of experience? Do you thrive in dynamic, fast-paced environments and have a passion for building cutting-edge financial solutions? Join our elite team and lead the charge in revolutionizing the investment banking industry!

The Digital Technology team is seeking a Full-stack Senior Digital Software Engineer for the Asset Management Division in the Digital team in New York. This is your opportunity to make a significant impact by leading innovative projects and collaborating with top-tier professionals in the field.

• 6 years of relevant professional experience 
• Lead a global team of software engineers, leveraging your extensive experience across backend and frontend technologies
• Demonstrated expertise in Java and SpringBoot for building robust applications.
• Utilize your expertise in JavaScript, OOJS, TypeScript, ReactJS, HTML5, CSS3, and NextJS 
• Apply your expertise in SQL, NoSQL, and MongoDB to develop robust data solutions 
• Integrate and manage queue systems like Kafka to enhance system efficiency 
• Utilize your experience with build systems such as Gradle, Maven, and Git‑CI/CD to streamline development workflows 
• Ensure secure applications with multi‑threading and OAuth using Spring Security 
• Leverage AWS cloud services, including ECS, Lambda, and Step Functions, to build scalable solutions 
• Implement and manage containerization and orchestration tools such as Docker and Kubernetes
• Execute sophisticated visual designs and interactions with your strong knowledge of front‑end web development 
• Architect and develop full‑stack applications by integrating backend services with responsive frontend interfaces 
• Develop and integrate with RESTful web services to enhance application functionality 
• Implement test‑driven development practices using frameworks like JUnit 
• Maintain high standards using code quality tools like SonarQube 
• Ensure impeccable attention to detail, maintaining technical standards and visual grammar 
• Foster a collaborative and efficient team environment with Agile Operating Models 
• Approach problem‑solving with an open mind and a team‑oriented mindset 
• Apply your exceptional analytical skills to make informed, creative, and commercially viable decisions
• Work with globally located cross‑functional teams to build customer‑centric products 
• Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills to engage with a variety of stakeholders 
• Collaborate effectively with both technical and non‑technical stakeholders

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with microservice architecture to build scalable applications 
• Proficiency in distributed systems and low‑latency services 
• Previous experience in financial services or fintech is a significant plus 
• Experience collaborating with UX professionals and visual designers to create seamless user experiences across the full stack 
• Experience coding accessible websites and working with contemporary web animation and visualization libraries 
• Experience with contemporary web animation and visualization libraries and frameworks (e.g., HighCharts, D3, etc.) 
• Experience working with content management systems and/or developing for CMS‑managed sites as part of full‑stack delivery 
• Demonstrated experience working in an environment calling for frequent, high‑quality delivery across backend and frontend components

ABOUT GOLDMAN SACHS

At Goldman Sachs, we commit our people, capital and ideas to help our clients, shareholders and the communities we serve to grow. Founded in 1869, we are a leading global investment banking, securities and investment management firm. Headquartered in New York, we maintain offices around the world. We believe who you are makes you better at what you do. We're committed to fostering and advancing diversity and inclusion in our own workplace and beyond by ensuring every individual within our firm has a number of opportunities to grow professionally and personally, from our training and development opportunities and firmwide networks to benefits, wellness and personal finance offerings and mindfulness programs. Learn more about our culture, benefits, and people at GS.com/careers. 

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