Director, Software Engineer

Job Classification:
Technology - Engineering & Cloud

At PGIM, we care about our employees, and we are committed to seeing them succeed. We provide our employees with access to professional development and support to help drive their success and ability to innovate.

What you will do:

PGIM DC Solutions is a new business within PGIM that is focused on elevating the brand and product capabilities with Defined Contribution clients. PGIM is a Top 10 DC Asset Manager and continuing to build our presence with large Defined Contribution Plan Sponsor and Consultants. Our business climate is a safe inclusive environment, centered around mutual respect, intellectual honesty, transparency, and teamwork. PGIM DC Solutions is building out a technology platform and is looking for top-flight, innovative technologists, who will work in a hands-on capacity in a start-up environment to code and deploy the financial models and systems that underlie this new business line. To support this effort, successful candidates will define and deploy the necessary cloud-based architecture to host these models. The DCS product, which has applied for patent protection, is an exciting opportunity to build an innovative consumer product, with high-velocity features and the technology to support those goals.

What you can expect:

Core Functional Responsibilities:

• Hands-on production full-stack implementation for the DCS business.
• Implement DCS architecture to provide new features and services to a consumer client base.
• Work collaboratively with other technologists, QA and product management to build software solutions.

What you will bring:

• BS in Computer Science/Engineering, Finance or Mathematics/Statistics required
• Minimum 7 years of experience full stack development in financial services
• Strong programming skills in Python or C++ and some PostgreSQL; enthusiasm for learning and implementing high performance new technologies
• Solid numerical programming abilities
• Skill with git source control systems
• Experience working within an agile development framework, including creating/reviewing stories, sprints, product grooming, etc.
• Curious, excited to learn, experiment and innovate

What will set you apart:

• Knowledge of financial planning and software a plus
• Knowledge of or experience with a variety of asset classes is desirable, including equity, bonds and annuities
• Defined Contribution / Retirement industry knowledge and experience
• Experience building and orchestrating containers and microservices, preferably on AWS.

*We know not everyone will meet 100% of the requirements, however we encourage you to apply if you think your skills are a good fit for this role.

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 $150,000 to $210,000. 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.

What we offer you:

• Market competitive base salaries, with a yearly bonus potential at every level.
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO), and leave of absences, such as parental and military leave.
• 401(k) plan with company match (up to 4%).
• Company-funded pension plan.
• Wellness Programsincluding 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 and mental health, and career development.
• Education Benefit to help finance traditional college enrollment toward obtaining an approved degree and many accredited certificate programs.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan: Shares can be purchased at 85% of the lower of two prices (Beginning or End of the purchase period), after one year of service.

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. To find out more about our Total Rewards package, visit Work Life Balance | Prudential Careers. Some of the above benefits may not apply to part-time employees scheduled to work less than 20 hours per week.

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

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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