A CAREER WITH POINT72’S TECHNOLOGY TEAM
As Point72 reimagines the future of investing, our Technology group is constantly improving our company’s IT infrastructure, positioning us at the forefront of a rapidly evolving technology landscape. We’re a team of experts experimenting, discovering new ways to harness the power of open source solutions, and embracing enterprise agile methodology. We encourage professional development to ensure you bring innovative ideas to our products while satisfying your own intellectual curiosity.
The position will be part of the Tax system team, participating in development efforts in tax allocation, investor K1 schedules, legal entities’ tax returns and tax reporting.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
You will work in the Tax Technology system team developing technical solutions supporting Point72’s tax systems and tax optimization data analytics. Specifically, you will:
• Contribute to the overall architecture and technical direction of the tax technology stack.
• Utilize best practices in software development, including technical documentation, code reviews, testing, and continuous integration
• Design and build new software applications and software enhancements and projects supporting tax application technology.
• Work closely with business stake holders to develop software solutions using test-driven and agile software development methodologies.
• Design cloud-based computing solutions to create scalable cloud native applications.
• Be responsible for system upgrades and features supporting resiliency and capacity improvements, automation and controls, and integration with internal and external vendors and services.
• Work with DevOps teams to resolve operational issues and leverage CI/CD platforms while following DevOps practices within the team and projects
• Continuously improve the platforms using the latest technologies and software development ideas.
• Develop close working relationships and collaborate with other technology teams to deliver cross-departmental initiatives.
WHAT’S REQUIRED
• 5-8 years of professional software development experience with a focus on Java with Scala exposure.
• Strong understanding of object-oriented programming, design patterns and frameworks
• Experience building applications with focus on user-friendly interface design, as well as back-end and database optimization.
• Design and implementation experience in building systems with large data volumes and scalability.
• SQL development, debugging experience with relational database.
• Experience with Node.js and building RESTful APIs.
· Experience with building micro services, Kubernetes based platforms, and AWS.
· Excellent verbal communication skills
· Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
· Commitment to the highest ethical standards
WE TAKE CARE OF OUR PEOPLE
We invest in our people, their careers, their health, and their well-being. When you work here, we provide:
• Sports card
• Private life insurance
• Private medical and dental care, with vision allowance
• Private pension scheme
• Volunteer opportunities
• Support for employee-led affinity groups representing women, people of color and the LGBT+ community
• Business travel accident insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Educational assistance reimbursement
ABOUT POINT72
Point72 is a leading global alternative investment firm led by Steven A. Cohen. Building on more than 30 years of investing experience, Point72 seeks to deliver superior returns for its investors through fundamental and systematic investing strategies across asset classes and geographies. We aim to attract and retain the industry’s brightest talent by cultivating an investor-led culture and committing to our people’s long-term growth. For more information, visit www.Point72.com/about.
Skills Required
- 10+ years of professional software development experience
- Strong understanding of object-oriented programming and design patterns
- Experience with SQL and relational databases
- Proficient in Node.js, RESTful APIs, React, and Typescript
- Experience in building microservices and Kubernetes platforms
Point72 Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Point72 and has not been reviewed or approved by Point72.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is described as exceptional with comprehensive options and low out-of-pocket costs. Medical, dental, and vision are characterized as fully covered or no-premium for U.S. employees.
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Retirement Support — The 401(k) program features a generous employer match and access to after-tax contributions with in-plan Roth conversions. Value accrues through a multi-year vesting schedule that rewards tenure.
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Parental & Family Support — Parental and family leave is highlighted as generous and has strengthened over time. Clear primary and secondary caregiver policies are in place and seen as competitive.
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What We Do
Point72 Asset Management is a global firm led by Steven Cohen that invests in multiple asset classes and strategies worldwide. Resting on more than a quarter-century of investing experience, we seek to be the industry’s premier asset manager through delivering superior risk-adjusted returns, adhering to the highest ethical standards, and offering the greatest opportunities to the industry’s brightest talent. We’re inventing the future of finance by revolutionizing how we develop our people and how we use data to shape our thinking. For more information, visit www.Point72.com/working-here.
