Job Description

The D. E. Shaw group is a global investment and technology development firm with more than $65 billion in investment capital as of December 1, 2024, and offices in North America, Europe, and Asia. Since our founding in 1988, our firm has earned an international reputation for successful investing based on innovation, careful risk management, and the quality and depth of our staff. We have a significant presence in the world’s capital markets, investing in a wide range of companies and financial instruments in both developed and developing economies. We are looking for exceptional programmers with good problem-solving and design skills to join the Investment Services Tech team based out of Hyderabad/Bengaluru/Gurugram. The team handles technology for Finance and Operations business units, supporting post-trade activities, trade accounting, portfolio accounting, management company accounting, fund accounting, valuation, treasury, compliance, tax, senior management compensation, regulatory, and investor reporting activities. The role offers a comprehensive and dynamic environment, focusing on developing products that address efficiency and scalability challenges. WHAT YOU'LL DO DAY-TO-DAY: You will be collaborating with product managers and middle back-office business teams to understand the technology landscape and identify pain points in post-trade functions that require technology solutions. Your responsibilities include developing technical solutions, evaluating technologies, and presenting product roadmaps for business review and technology architecture. You will lead the design and development of robust, high-performance software applications for middle back-office teams, including data layers, data quality review and sign-off workflow tools, data analysis tools, and reporting frameworks. You will guide software development teams in solution development, conduct design and code reviews, and oversee project management, mentoring, and stakeholder management. As a techno-functional leader, you will work with cross-functional teams, develop business understanding, maintain product roadmaps, conduct technical reviews, analyze product usage and feedback, and manage product launches. WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR: Basic qualifications: A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in computer science or a related field Thorough understanding of software development principles, quantitative abilities, data structures, architecture, design patterns, and agile methodologies Attention to detail, effectiveness in interdisciplinary teams, and the ability to work independently with focus and discipline Excellent problem-solving, analytical skills, and passion for technology Excellent communication, creative and strategic thinking skills, and technical expertise to communicate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders Preferred qualifications: Experience in managing small to medium-sized teams and project management Interested candidates can apply through our website: https://www.deshawindia.com/recruit/jobs/Adv/Link/LdtecSDISTMar24 We encourage candidates with relevant experience looking to restart their careers after a break to apply for this position. Learn about Recommence, our gender-neutral return-to-work initiative. The Firm offers excellent benefits, a casual, collegial working environment, and an attractive compensation package. For further information about our recruitment process, including how applicant data will be processed, please visit https://www.deshawindia.com/careers Members of the D. E. Shaw group do not discriminate in employment matters on the basis of sex, race, colour, caste, creed, religion, pregnancy, national origin, age, military service eligibility, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or any other protected class. Show more Show less