Job Description

The Liquid Credit Technology team at Blackstone is seeking a software engineer to develop modern fixed-income asset management systems. The role involves building software solutions for portfolio managers and traders, utilizing a scalable microservice architecture and various cloud technologies.

Requirements

7+ years of proven software engineering experience in relevant industry, with proficiency in C# and/or Python, JavaScript, Typescript, databases (relational and/or NoSQL), and cloud technologies, preferably AWS
Experience as a hands-on tech lead with effective collaboration with business, product managers, UX designers, and other tech leads
Self-starter with an entrepreneurial attitude, willing to teach and mentor others, and a desire to work in a dynamic team environment
Experience with RESTful API design, development, and scalable microservice architectures
Effectively develops scalable, secure, and maintainable code, with a strong background in object-oriented programming
Excellent problem-solving skills and effective communication skills
Experience with automation testing approaches and performance testing
Experience with fixed-income front-office trading systems
Bachelor's degree (BSc/BA) or above in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field

Responsibilities

Use cloud native technologies and services to build scalable, reliable, and secure applications
Build, support, and integrate web applications, microservices, and data pipelines on many platforms with high code quality
Write automated units, integration, and deployment tests
Utilize standard CI/CD tooling (Jenkins, GitLab Runners) to build and deploy application code in various environments
Use modern software engineering methodologies and tools like JIRA to manage and deliver projects
Lead technical design and code reviews with team members, participate in Agile ceremonies, and troubleshoot software defects
Provide technical support, automate repetitive tasks, and stay updated with industry trends and emerging technologies
Mentor and train junior developers, contribute to the collaborative team culture, and demonstrate a willingness to learn from others

Benefits

Employees at Blackstone are often offered comprehensive and competitive benefits, including robust health and retirement plans, paid time off, and a range of quality-of-life programs such as wellbeing support and family planning resources.