Specialty Software Engineer Position Available In Mecklenburg, North Carolina

Specialty Software Engineer

Location:

Charlotte, NC

Salary:

$81.00 USD Hourly•$87.00 USD Hourly

Description:

Job Title:

Specialty Software Engineer•Java Developer, Risk Simulation

Location:

Charlotte, NC

Job Type:

Contingent (12-month contract, potential extension)

Work Mode:

Hybrid (3 days/week onsite•typically Tuesday and Wednesday with team)
About the Role
We are seeking a highly skilled and hands-on Java Software Engineer to join the Risk Simulation team within the Capital Markets Risk Technology (CMRT) group. This team is responsible for building and maintaining the infrastructure that calculates Value at Risk (VaR) and stress Profit & Loss (PnL) for the firm’s investment portfolio.
As a key contributor, you will design, develop, and maintain high-performance risk simulation systems that support firm-wide market risk analysis. You’ll collaborate closely with business analysts, risk officers, and quantitative analysts to deliver scalable and efficient solutions.
Key Responsibilities
Design and implement robust, scalable Java-based systems for market risk simulation.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
Develop and maintain SQL Server database components (tables, views, stored procedures).
Optimize performance for large-scale data processing using distributed computing frameworks.
Participate in Agile ceremonies including daily stand-ups and sprint planning.
Conduct thorough unit testing and documentation of development activities.
Troubleshoot and resolve production issues and ad hoc user requests.
Ensure code quality, maintainability, and adherence to architectural standards.
Tech Stack

Languages & Frameworks:

Core Java, SQL

Tools & Platforms:

Autosys, IBM Platform Symphony, Coherence

Databases:

SQL Server

Architecture:

Distributed computation grid, in-memory caching

Methodology:

Agile (Scrum)
Minimum Qualifications
5+ years of hands-on experience in Java software development.
2+ years of experience with SQL and relational databases.
Proven ability to work with large datasets and performance-critical systems.
Strong understanding of object-oriented design principles and design patterns.
Experience working in Agile development environments.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with Autosys, IBM Platform Symphony, or similar job scheduling/distributed computing tools.
Background in financial services or risk management systems.
Strong communication and collaboration skills.
Familiarity with stress testing frameworks and risk analytics is a plus.
Additional Information
This is a net new position as part of a strategic infrastructure buildout.
You will be backfilling responsibilities of senior engineers reassigned to a core redesign project.
The team is small (fewer than 10 engineers) and highly collaborative.
Candidates must be open to an on-site interview (relocation candidates welcome).
Strong emphasis on hands-on programming and algorithmic thinking.
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