Software Engineer

At T. Rowe Price, we identify and actively invest in opportunities to help people thrive in an evolving world. As a premier global asset management organization with more than 85 years of experience, we provide investment solutions and a broad range of equity, fixed income, and multi-asset capabilities to individuals, advisors, institutions, and retirement plan sponsors. We take an active, independent approach to investing, offering our dynamic perspective and meaningful partnership so our clients can feel more confident. 

We believe doing the right thing for our clients and our associates is good business. With a career at the firm, you can expect opportunities to create real impact at work and in your community. You’ll enjoy resources to support your career path, as well as compensation, benefits, and flexibility to enrich your life. Here, you’ll find a collaborative culture that respects and values differences and colleagues who share a spirit of generosity.  

Join us for the opportunity to grow and make a difference in ways that matter to you. 

About this Position

At T. Rowe Price, Engineers are pivotal in shaping the future of financial services. Collaborating closely with our business partners, they craft client experiences that redefine investment strategies. We are seeking a talented Software Engineer to join our Technology Development Center in Union Square, NYC. We are looking for innovative technologists who are passionate about tackling complex business, data, and technical challenges. You will collaborate with bright, talented individuals across our organization to develop cutting-edge AI applications that enhance our operations and deliver exceptional results to our clients. You will also play a critical role in transforming how our traders, portfolio managers, and analysts serve our clients.

Are you a full stack software engineer driven by a passion for technology? If so, we invite you to apply!

Role Summary

We will offer you the opportunity to engage in challenging work that makes a difference, learn and grow in your career, and thrive in a collaborative culture that values diverse perspectives—because that’s how we achieve success for our clients. The Technology Development Center is focused on developing the firm's next-generation data distribution platform, aiming to seamlessly deliver real-time and on-demand investment data to a global network of distributed trading and research platforms. We leverage cutting-edge paradigms such as cloud computing, lightweight microservices, and distributed and non-relational databases to deliver robust, scalable, and globally distributed software services.

Your responsibilities will include designing, developing, modifying, adapting, and implementing both short- and long-term solutions for our information technology needs through new and existing applications, systems, databases, and infrastructure. You will review and interpret system requirements and business processes, and code, test, debug, and implement software solutions. Your role requires deep expertise in your field and a solid understanding of related disciplines. You will lead projects or work streams within broader projects and be accountable for your work and sometimes the work of others, offering advice on processes and standards within your specialty. You will work independently, with minimal guidance, and act as a resource for colleagues with less experience.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to all parts of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), including design, development, and testing.
• Develop technical solutions following best practices, with some guidance from senior engineers.
• Employ automated testing and ensure your work is tested in an automated and repeatable manner.
• Identify and address technical debt.
• Work with existing data models and schemas, suggesting changes and improvements as necessary.
• Demonstrate strong logic and reasoning capabilities.
• Deliver well-defined work items, clarifying requirements when necessary, through questions and proposals.

Business Knowledge:

• Work directly with business stakeholders.
• Make deci