What We Do
At Goldman Sachs, our Engineers don't just make things - we make things possible. Change the world by connecting people and capital with ideas. Solve the most challenging and pressing engineering problems for our clients. Join our engineering teams that build massively scalable software and systems, architect low latency infrastructure solutions, proactively guard against cyber threats, and leverage machine learning alongside financial engineering to continuously turn data into action. Create new businesses, transform finance, and explore a world of opportunity at the speed of markets.
Engineering, which is comprised of our Technology Division and global strategists' groups, is at the critical center of our business, and our dynamic environment requires innovative strategic thinking and immediate, real solutions. Want to push the limit of digital possibilities? Start here.
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Asset & Wealth Management
Bringing together traditional and alternative investments, we provide clients around the world with a dedicated partnership and focus on long-term performance. As the firm's primary investment area, we provide investment and advisory services for some of the world's leading pension plans, sovereign wealth funds, insurance companies, endowments, foundations, financial advisors and individuals, for which we oversee more than $2 trillion in assets under supervision. Working in a culture that values integrity and transparency, you will be part of a diverse team that is passionate about our craft, our clients, and building sustainable success. We are:
• Investors, spanning traditional and alternative markets offering products and services
• Advisors, understanding our clients' priorities and poised to help provide investment advice and strategies that make sense for their portfolios
• Thought Leaders, providing timely insights across macro and secular themes to help inform our clients' investment decisions
• Innovators, using our suite of digital solutions to help our clients address complex challenges and meet their financial goals
Our products include Hedge Funds, Private Equity, Fund of Funds, Quantitative Strategies, Fixed Income, Stable Value, Fundamental Equity and a Global Portfolio Solutions Business. AM Technology is directly aligned to the business. Software is engineered in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, adapting to market and customer needs to deliver robust solutions in an ever-changing business environment. AM Technology builds on top of cutting-edge in-house platforms complimented with a strong focus on leveraging open source solutions.
This position is in our regional Burlington, Vermont office. The view of Lake Champlain and the Adirondack mountains from the office is spectacular, and we are in the center of a vibrant downtown with cafes, restaurants, and shopping centers.
Who We Look For
Goldman Sachs Engineers are innovators and problem-solvers, building solutions in risk management, big data, mobile and more. We look for creative collaborators who evolve, adapt to change and thrive in a fast-paced global environment.
HOW YOU WILL FULFILL YOUR POTENTIAL
- A full-stack hands-on developer interested in solving real-world problems in the space of information retrieval, distributed computing, large-scale system design and data distribution that will transform the AWM business.
- Enthusiastic about working with business users and technology teams across the firm to build modern applications to replace long-standing legacy systems.
- Proficient in an object-oriented language like Java/Scala. Eager to learn new ones including functional programming languages. Knowledge of reactive frameworks like Vertex is a plus.
- Embrace test-driven development and other agile techniques focusing more on their fundamental philosophies then the techniques themselves, allowing better judgement as to when to apply each to produce quality software.
- Ability to work closely with users to understand the problem space, identify solutions and implement them quickly.
- Focused on developing scalable solutions that solve a particular problem, but are generalized to the right level such that the same solution can be applied to other problems.
- Constantly trying to improve existing systems / architecture.
- Keep on top of the latest news in software development from NoSQL/Distributed databases to Reactive Application design to micro-services.
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE WE ARE LOOKING FOR
- Meaningful experience in, but not limited to, any one of the following: Java, Spring, Python, TypeScript, Angular or other JavaScript framework, SQL.
- Should include experience of working with non-relational as well as relational databases.
- Strong knowledge of data structures and algorithms
- Excellent object oriented or functional analysis and design skills
- Comfortable multi-tasking, managing multiple stakeholders, and working as part of a global team
- Proven communication and interpersonal ability
- Experience building client- and consumer-facing products is a plus