Risk - Software Engineer - Vice President - Birmingham

Risk – Software Engineer – Vice President – Birmingham

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Job Description

Risk Business: The Risk Business identifies, monitors, evaluates, and manages the firm’s financial and non-financial risks, supporting the Risk Appetite Statement and strategic plan. Operating in a fast-paced environment with advanced risk tools, the team is analytically curious, challenges assumptions, and strives for excellence.

Overview: Our platform ensures accuracy and timeliness in risk metrics delivery. Risk Engineering combines Computer Science, Mathematics, and Finance to perform large-scale risk calculations. As an Engineer, you will impact risk management, working with a talented team to develop tools, platforms, and applications, using technologies like Java, Cloud, Spark, ReactJS, and more. Your work will involve acquiring high-quality data, performing risk computations, and enabling actionable insights through data interfaces.

What We Look For

• Senior Developer experienced in large projects within a global team of developers and risk managers.
• Ability to performance tune applications for better resource utilization.
• Experience in statistical analysis of Market Risk metrics.
• Proficiency in building reports using SQL and data visualization tools like Tableau.
• Web development skills for risk management UI applications.
• Experience with databases such as Snowflake and Sybase IQ, and distributed systems like HDFS.
• Interaction with business users to resolve application issues.
• Design and support batch processes and data distribution workflows.
• Leadership in SDLC, including design, code review, and deployment.

Skills And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• 6-9 years of experience in risk technology within a bank or financial institution; market risk experience is a plus.
• Experience with relational/object databases and software development fundamentals.
• Proficiency in multiple programming languages and technologies such as Scala, Java, Python, Spark, Linux, and shell scripting.
• Experience with process scheduling platforms like Apache Airflow.
• Familiarity with proprietary Goldman Sachs technologies like Slang/SECDB.
• Understanding of compute resources, performance metrics, and distributed computing frameworks.
• Knowledge of SDLC and project lifecycle management.

About Goldman Sachs

Goldman Sachs is a leading global investment banking, securities, and investment management firm committed to diversity, inclusion, and professional growth. We offer various development programs, benefits, and wellness initiatives. Learn more at GS.com/careers.

We accommodate candidates with disabilities during our recruitment process. For more info, visit: Disability Statement .

Equal Opportunity Employer: Female, Minority, Disability, Veteran, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity.

Additional Information

• Seniority Level: Mid-Senior Level
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Job Function: Engineering and Information Technology

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