PGIM Fixed Income - Lead, Software Engineer (Java, Python, APIs) (Hybrid, NJ)

Job Classification

Technology - Engineering & Cloud

A GLOBAL FIRM WITH A DIVERSE & INCLUSIVE CULTURE

As the Global Asset Management business of Prudential, we’re always looking for ways to improve financial services. We’re passionate about making a meaningful impact - touching the lives of millions and solving financial challenges in an ever-changing world.

We also believe talent is key to achieving our vision and are intentional about building a culture on respect and collaboration. When you join PGIM, you’ll unlock a motivating and impactful career – all while growing your skills and advancing your profession at one of the world’s leading global asset managers!

If you’re not afraid to think differently and challenge the status quo, come and be a part of a dedicated team that’s investing in your future by shaping tomorrow today.

What You Will Do

Our Technology Solutions Group is a dynamic, fast-paced environment, with exciting changes on the horizon under new senior leadership. We are looking for you to build out scalable applications to support our Compliance, Finance, Data Governance, Operational Risk, and Human Resources teams. As a UI/UX Developer, you will be responsible for designing, developing Python based data access layers and rest APIs for our software applications. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to understand requirements and deliver high-quality, responsive, scalable and flexible data access layer, rest Api and other python-based applications. We want you to see this challenge as a unique and valuable opportunity, so if this sounds interesting, then PGIM could be the place for you.

This position is performed in a hybrid manner with a mix of work performed from our office in Newark, NJ and remotely. Our organization follows a hybrid work structure where employees meet with their team in the office on set days of the week and can work remotely the remainder of the week. Working from the office is encouraged when working on tasks that require a high degree of collaboration and may be required during group specific events (Town Halls, etc.)

What You Can Expect

• Build applications ensuring that the code follows latest coding practices and industry standards, using modern design patterns and architectural principles; remove technical impediments
• Develop high quality, well documented and efficient code adhering to all applicable Prudential standards
• Collaborate with product owners in understanding needs and defining feature stories, tech leads in defining technical design and other team members to understand the system end-to-end and deliver robust solutions that bring about business impact
• Write unit, integration tests and functional automation, researching problems discovered by quality assurance or product support, developing solutions to address the problems
• Bring a strong understanding of relevant and emerging technologies, provide input, coach team members, and embed learning and innovation in the day-to-day
• Work on complex problems in which analysis of situations or data requires evaluating intangible variables.
• Identify opportunities for simplification in the application development toolset, striving for reduced management and less tools which do more.
• Maintain a consistent feedback loop with development teams to champion adoption and decommissioning of legacy technology stacks.
• Use programming languages including but not limited to Python, Java, or JavaScript and Angular, React, Springboot, Node.js frameworks

What You Will Bring

• Bachelor of Computer Science or Engineering or experience in related fields
• 7 - 10 years experience, with expert level knowledge in Python, Java/Spring framework
• Ability to coach others with minimal guidance and effectively leverage diverse ideas, experiences, thoughts, and perspectives to the benefit of the organization
• Experience with agile development methodologies and Test-Driven Development (TDD), ability to apply appropriate agile approaches in the processes of software development and delivery
• Knowledge of business concepts tools and processes that are needed for making sound decisions in the context of the company's business
• Ability to learn new skills and knowledge on an on-going basis through self-initiative and tackling challenges
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to think quickly and offer alternatives both independently and within teams
• Proven ability to work quickly in a dynamic environment
• Advanced experience and/or expertise with several of the following:
• Hands on experience with back-end technologies and frameworks, such as Java, J2EE, Spring framework, and integrating UI components with server-side systems
• Experience of API development using RESTful or GraphQL standards
• Experience in distributed systems, microservices, design patterns and design methodology
• Experience with Bitbucket, Jenkins, Gradle, Git. Cloud experience working with AWS S3/EC2/SQS
• Knowledge of Jira, Confluence, and DevOps.
• Familiarity with security concepts authentication, authorization, and SSL
• Experience with non-relational and relational databases
• Understanding business needs and transforming them into efficient solutions with quality
• Designing solutions to align with non-functional requirements
• Implementing software engineering standards and best practices
• Experience leading and mentoring junior developers
• Ability to document using JAVADOC, and Swagger.
• Ability to work with QA, Perf and Production Support (L1/L2/L3).

What will set you apart?

• Cloud Development
• Financial industry experience is a plus, not a must
• PGIM welcomes all applicants, even if you don't meet every requirement. If your skills align with the role, we encourage you to apply.

What We Offer You

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance and PTO (Paid Time Off)
• Retirement plans:
• 401(k) plan with generous company match (up to 4%)
• Company-funded pension plan
• Wellness Programs to help you achieve your wellbeing goals, including up to $1,600 a year for reimbursement of items purchased to support personal wellbeing needs
• Work/Life Resources to help support topics such as parenting, housing, senior care, finances, pets, legal matters, education, emotional health, and career development.
• Tuition Assistance to help finance traditional college enrollment, approved degrees, many accredited certificate programs, and industry designations.

Note : Prudential is required by state specific laws to include the salary range for this role when hiring a resident in applicable locations. The salary range for this role is from $155,000 to $185,000. Specific pricing for the role may vary within the above range based on many factors including geographic location, candidate experience, and skills. Roles may also be eligible for additional compensation and/or benefits. Eligibility to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program is subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.

About PGIM Fixed Income

PGIM Fixed Income is a global asset manager offering active solutions across all fixed income markets. With approximately 1000 employees and $821Bn assets under management, the company has offices in Newark, London, Letterkenny, Amsterdam, Munich, Zurich, Tokyo, Hong Kong, and Singapore. Our business climate is a safe inclusive environment, centered around mutual respect, intellectual honesty, transparency, and teamwork. Our leaders are focused on talent & culture; dedicated to fostering growth & development at all levels to develop the industry leaders of tomorrow.

Prudential Financial, Inc. of the United States is not affiliated with Prudential plc. which is headquartered in the United Kingdom.

Prudential is a multinational financial services leader with operations in the United States, Asia, Europe, and Latin America. Leveraging its heritage of life insurance and asset management expertise, Prudential is focused on helping individual and institutional customers grow and protect their wealth. The company's well-known Rock symbol is an icon of strength, stability, expertise and innovation that has stood the test of time. Prudential's businesses offer a variety of products and services, including life insurance, annuities, retirement-related services, mutual funds, asset management, and real estate services.

We recognize that our strength and success are directly linked to the quality and skills of our diverse associates. We are proud to be a place where talented people who want to make a difference can grow as professionals, leaders, and as individuals. Visit to learn more about our values, our history and our brand.

Prudential is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetics, disability, marital status, age, veteran status, domestic partner status, medical condition or any other characteristic protected by law.

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