Software Engineer

At Franklin Templeton, we’re driving our industry forward by developing new and innovative ways to help our clients achieve their investment goals. Our dynamic and diversified firm spans asset management, wealth management, and fintech, offering many ways to help investors make progress toward their goals. Our talented teams working around the globe bring expertise that’s both broad and unique. From our welcoming, inclusive, and flexible culture to our global and diverse business, we offer opportunities not only to help you reach your potential but also to contribute to our clients’ achievements.

Franklin Templeton Institutional LLC seeks a Software Engineer, in New York, NY.What are the ongoing responsibilities of a Software Engineer?

​The Software Engineer will work in UI development within Python and React Javascript, ensuring seamless integration and delivering intuitive user interfaces to enhance user experience and productivity in custom applications.

What ideal qualifications, skills & experience would help someone to be successful?

Requires a Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related field or equivalent.

Must include two (2) years of prior experience with the following responsibilities, skills and/or tools:

• Building data pipelines to ingest market data from Bloomberg and FactSet into inhouse data warehouse.

• Developing and architecting quantitative financial software using Object Oriented design principles in Java, Python and C#.

• Designing and developing independent models and tools using Python and Matlab to optimize trading strategies.

• Identifying and tracking metrics for trading systems using SQL, C#, C++, and Java and utilizing Bloomberg, DataStream, and Charles River APIs.

• Maintaining data tables and schemas utilizing SQL.

• Designing financial trading platforms with OOPs, Python, C#, and PostgreSQL. And

• Designing and developing metrics for data quality measures in trading systems.

**Telecommuting and/or working from home may be permissible pursuant to company policies.**.

Franklin Templeton offers employees a competitive and valuable range of total rewards—monetary and non-monetary—designed to support the whole person and to recognize their time, talents, and results. Along with base compensation, other compensation is offered such as a discretionary bonus, 401k plan, health insurance, and other perks. There are several factors taken into consideration in making compensation decisions including but not limited to location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. At Franklin Templeton, we apply a total reward philosophy where all aspects of compensation and benefits are taken into consideration in determining compensation. We expect the salary for this position to range between $123,656 - $191,200 USD / year.

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Our culture is shaped by our diverse global workforce and strongly held core values. Regardless of your interests, lifestyle, or background, there’s a place for you at Franklin Templeton. We provide employees with the tools, resources, and learning opportunities to help them excel in their career and personal life.

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By joining us, you will become part of a culture that focuses on employee well-being and provides multidimensional support for a positive and healthy lifestyle. We understand that benefits are at the core of employee well-being and may vary depending on individual needs. Whether you need support for maintaining your physical and mental health, saving for life’s adventures, taking care of your family members, or making a positive impact in your community, we aim to have your needs covered. Learn more about the wide range of benefits we offer at Franklin Templeton.

Highlights of our benefits include:

• Three weeks paid time off the first year

• Medical, dental and vision insurance

• 401(k) Retirement Plan with 85% company match on your pre-tax and/or Roth contributions, up to the IRS limits

• Employee Stock Investment Program

• Learning and Education Assistance Program (LEAP)

• Purchase of company funds with no sales charge

• Onsite fitness center and recreation center

• Onsite cafeteria*

*Only applicable at certain locations.

Learn more about the wide range of benefits we offer at Franklin Templeton

Franklin Templeton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and existing employees, and we evaluate qualified applicants without regard to ancestry, age, color, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, or gender expression, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, and any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law, ordinance, or regulation. 
 
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