Associate Software Engineer

About Us

American Century Investments® is a leading global asset manager with over 65 years of experience helping a broad base of clients achieve their financial goals. Our expertise spans global equities and fixed income, multi-asset strategies, ETFs, and private investments.

Privately controlled and independent, we focus solely on investment management. But there’s an unexpected side to us, too. We direct over 40% of our profits every year—more than $2 billion since 2000—to the Stowers Institute for Medical Research. Our ongoing financial support drives the Institute’s breakthrough work and mission of defeating life-threatening diseases like cancer and Alzheimer’s. So, the better we do for our clients, the more we can do for everyone.

All 1,400 of us across the globe are inspired every day by the unique difference our hard work can make in so many lives. It shows in the curiosity we bring to every initiative, the deep relationships we build with our clients, and the way we treat each other in the hallway. If you’re excited to learn more about us, we can’t wait to learn more about you.

Role Summary

We are seeking a motivated and dedicated Associate Software Engineer to join our Order, Trade, and Compliance (OTC) Technology Team. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about technology and eager to learn and grow in a dynamic and collaborative environment. As an Associate Software Engineer, you will work closely with senior engineers and other team members to design, develop, and maintain software solutions that support the company’s core investment management (portfolio management, trading, and compliance) operations.

This hybrid position will be based out of our Kansas City, MO office.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship, now or in the future.

How You Will Make an Impact

• Full-Stack Development: Assist in the development of both front-end and back-end components of our applications, ensuring seamless integration and functionality.

• Programming: Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code primarily in Java, with opportunities to work with other languages such as Python.

• Database Management: Work with relational databases (e.g., DB2, Oracle) to design, implement, and optimize data storage solutions.

• Agile Methodologies: Participate in SAFe Agile development processes, contributing to sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.

• Version Control: Use Git and GitHub for source control, ensuring code integrity and collaboration.

• Testing and Debugging: Conduct unit testing, debugging, and troubleshooting to ensure the quality and reliability of the codebase.

• Collaboration: Work closely with other developers, participate in code reviews, and provide constructive feedback to peers.

• Learning and Development: Know the latest industry trends and best practices and continuously seek opportunities to enhance your skills and knowledge.

• Support: Support and directly interact with Portfolio Managers, Traders, Compliance officers, and others.

What You Bring to the Team (Required)

• Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.

• Experience: 0-2 years of relevant experience as a Software Engineer.

• Programming Skills: Proficiency in Java or similar languages (e.g., Python, C#).

• Database Knowledge: Understanding of SQL and experience with relational databases.

• Agile Knowledge: Familiarity with Agile development methodologies.

• Version Control: Experience with Git or other version control systems.

• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to debug and troubleshoot complex issues.

• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Team Player: Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.

• Demonstrates the American Century Investments Winning Behaviors: Client Focused, Courageous and Accountable, Collaborative, Curious and Adaptable, Competitively Driven.

Additional Assets (Preferred)

• Finance Knowledge: Interest or experience in the finance or asset management industry is a plus.

• CI/CD Tools: Familiarity with continuous integration and continuous deployment tools and practices.

• Unit Testing: Experience in writing and implementing unit tests (e.g., JUnit).<