Software Engineer, Fund Administration Technology

Function: Software Engineer, Fund Administration Technology
Report to: Barathan Kulothongan- Director, Corporate Services Technology
Main Location: Stamford, CT

Who we are: Our client is a multi-billion-dollar asset management firm operating in Connecticut, New York, Miami, Boston, London, and Dubai. With over 370 colleagues, we have been managing assets on behalf of outside investors since 2006. Our client targets traditional and non-traditional sources of alpha by deploying multiple absolute return strategies, utilizing rigorous fundamental analysis, and we seek to identify growth opportunities that are uncorrelated to each other and to market indices. We have successfully navigated both bull and bear markets, using proprietary analytical systems and the judgment power of our team of experts. Our firm is characterized by large firm advantages and a small firm environment.

HBC values / environment
Our client's long-term success for investors and colleagues is built around respect for and cultivation of exceptional human talent. Our time-tested team and market-tested system are underpinned by Our client's values:
We promote independent thinking - which enables us to question conventional thinking and to find solutions that are insightful and innovative.
We foster collaborative idea generation - which ensures that our decisions are checked and balanced by the discipline of "the best minds weighing competing solutions".
We respect the individual - which reinforces our environment of listening, courtesy, and consideration.

What you'll do
Our client Capital (HBC) is initiating a program to re-build its Fund Administration shadow books and records systems. The Fund Admin Transformation program will involve software and integration development supporting:
NAV calculations, workflow, and processing
Fund Administrator shadow investor balance and income/expense allocations
Capital activity workflow, processing, and payments
Fund and investor data analytics for Investor Relations, Finance, and Management
Responsibilities
This Software Engineer will play a key role in designing, developing, and delivering solutions for the Fund Admin Transformation program, while also supporting ongoing Finance / Fund Admin department technology needs. This position is hands-on, with a strong emphasis on building high-quality, scalable, and data-driven systems, and will report directly to the Director, Fund Administration Technology.
Design and develop software solutions for capital activity/wire processing, investor relationship management, fee calculations, shadow expense/income allocations, and NAV calculators.
Implement cloud-based, scalable microservice applications that integrate seamlessly with existing systems and data platforms.
Collaborate closely with the Director and cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
Participate in full SDLC processes including requirements gathering, architecture/design, coding, testing, deployment, and documentation.
Build and maintain integrations with internal and external systems (e.g., fund administrators, data providers, finance platforms).

Contribute to the establishment of Agile development practices and ensure adherence to coding standards and best practices.
Develop and optimize SQL-based data solutions, data pipelines, and analytics tools for Finance and Investor Relations.
Provide technical support, troubleshooting, and performance optimization for developed applications.
Qualifications
Proven hands-on experience in developing fund administration or financial systems.
Solid understanding of functional concepts including management fees, incentive fee structures, LP/hedge fund allocations, subscriptions/redemptions, and return calculations.
Knowledge of corporate accounting concepts, including general ledger structures, intercompany allocations, and consolidated reporting.
Strong technical skills in:
o .NET/C# for backend services
o Microservice architecture design and implementation
o SQL Server for data processing and analytics
o Azure cloud services (Data Bricks experience is a plus)
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with leadership and peers.
Excellent problem-solving skills, with a focus on delivering robust, maintainable, and scalable solutions.
Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, or related field; equivalent
experience considered.
Important Skills
Professional, very detailed oriented and highly organized.
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
Must be able to take initiative while prioritizing and managing time efficiently.
Interpersonal skills to adhere to the firm's values and environment to enhance collaboration.