We are seeking an experienced Lead Software Engineer with 8+ years of Java and AWS experience including microservice development and familiarity working with cloud-based applications. You will also:
Mentor and lead other developers enabling them to work independently
Lead development efforts, provide input into architectural and design decisions, provide realistic estimates
Design and develop solutions working with other internal groups such as architecture, devops and enterprise security to ensure alignment with enterprise technology direction and standards
Contribute to code reviews and provide feedback
Lead discussions to drive tactical vs. strategic decisions, outlining trade-offs
Business Knowledge
Experience working directly with business partners
Can articulate business needs and translate them into technology solutions
Requirements
Required:
BS or MS in Computer Science or a related technical field (or equivalent experience), with 8+ years of progressive professional development experience in more than one object-oriented language (such as Java, Python, or JavaScript), including demonstrated leadership of engineering teams
Extensive hands-on expertise in delivering cloud-native solutions using AWS or Azure, containerized microservices
Hands-on experience with data warehousing and modeling concepts
Hands-on experience building and maintaining data pipelines (ETL/ELT) using Informatica / SnapLogic / Apache spark
Strong understanding of data quality, monitoring, and performance optimization
Working knowledge of DevOps, CI/CD, and infrastructure as code
Demonstrated commitment to engineering excellence through setting and upholding standards for automated testing, code reviews, and continuous delivery
Provides a clear and concise explanation of business strategy, technical concepts, designs or implementation to a non-technical audience
Able to quickly learn new technologies and stay abreast of industry trends
Able to support deployments and support activities outside normal business hours as needed
Preferred:
Hands-on experience building LLM-powered or agent-based systems in production
Experience with retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), vector databases, MCP servers, agent orchestration frameworks, prompt evaluation and iteration, model benchmarking, and performance testing
Experience with Amazon Bedrock AgentCore , AWS Kiro, and OpenAI Codex
Knowledge of security best practices for cloud-native applications and AI systems
Experience in asset management or financial markets
FINRA Requirements
FINRA licenses are not required and will not be supported for this role
Work Flexibility
This role is eligible for hybrid work, with up to three days per week from home
Base Salary Ranges
Please review the job posting for the location of this specific opportunity.
$145,000.00 - $247,000.00 for the location of: Maryland, Colorado, Washington and remote workers
$159,000.00 - $272,000.00 for the location of: Washington, D.C.
$181,000.00 - $309,000.00 for the location of: New York, California
Placement within the range provided above is based on the individual's relevant experience and skills for the role . Base salary is only one co
Benefits
Remote work optionsEquity / stock options
Additional Information
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, y ou can expect opportunities to create real impact at work and in your community. Y ou'll enjoy resources to support your career path, a s well as compensation , benefits , and flexibility to enrich your life. Here, you'll find a collaborative culture that respect s and valu e s differences and colleagues who share a spirit of generosity .
Join us for the opportunity to g row and make a difference in ways that matter to you .
Role Summary
This Lead Software Engineer will be part of the Legal, Compliance, Audit and Enterprise Risk Technology team and will deliver technological solutions that align to the business strategies while improving efficiency and regulatory compliance, reduce risk, and improve user experience. Leads the design, development, and deployment of cloud native and AI applications hosted on AWS and internal infrastructure. You will lead a team of developers and collaborate with cross-functional teams and various stakeholders to ensure the delivery of scalable and resilient applications. In this role, you will foster innovation as you build applications to provide business value solutions for our clients .