Software Engineering - Associate - Global Banking & Markets

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. 

The Brokerage, Clearance & Expense (BC&E) team develops/enhances a suite of tools used for post-execution portfolio, calculators, automated reconciliation, automated receivables and payables. This involves external connectivity for trades to global clearing houses and exchanges, internal trade sourcing, matching and invoice lifecycle management. The team works closely with our business and operations counterparts on product specifications and workflows. This gives team members the opportunity to learn about the wide variety of asset classes our clients trade in, as well as have a direct impact on business efficiency in a technology-intensive business where Goldman Sachs is the market leader. Client demands and high trading volumes require us to constantly look at new technology products available in the firm/market. As a result, BC&E is constantly expanding its platform to offer more products to the clients along with creating opportunities for the team members to gain exposure to the latest technologies. 

This will be a fantastic learning opportunity to work with cutting edge technologies applied at scale, get exposure to business and operations, innovate and make a real impact to the bottom line. We are looking for self-motivated people, driven to learn about technology and the business it supports, who voice their opinions, and drive the team forward through innovation and new ideas.

The technologies we use are broad, with our technology stack consisting of at least Java, React, MongoDB, SQL, Apache Spark, and Python. A willingness to learn new languages, technologies and the business, and apply best software development practices will be key to your success in this role.

At Goldman Sachs, our culture is one of teamwork, innovation and meritocracy. We often say our people are our greatest asset and we take pride in supporting each colleague both professionally and personally.  From collaborative work spaces and mindfulness classes to working from home and flexible work options, we offer our people the support they need to reach their goals in and outside the office.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Development across the full project life-cycle including design, programming, code management and testing
• Mentor junior team members in development practices and design decisions
• Contribute and engage with global development team to promote best practice technical and functional development across FCO/Ops Engineering applications and supported businesses.
• Communicate regular status updates to management and supported businesses for development and project responsibilities.
• Partner with operations teams for project planning and requirements analysis
• Hands on coverage and assistance to the support team for critical production issues

Mandatory

• 2.5 - 5 years of relevant experience working in a comparable environment
• Current hands on experience with object-oriented software development including methodologies and best practices
• Required technologies: Java, Spring, Hibernate, SQL, UNIX
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills, attention to detail and sense of ownership
• Effective communication skills – experienced working with both technologists and business teams with an ability to communicate technical concepts in a business friendly way
• Comfortable working within a group that both welcomes and challenges new ideas
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university

PREFERRED

• Background or experience in financial markets