Software Engineer/Senior Member, Tech (Application Engineering)

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 motivated front-end developers with impressive records of academic and/or professional achievement to join our Application Engineering team in the Systems group. The team is pivotal in designing, developing, and maintaining enterprise-scale applications and its surrounding infrastructure. We specialize in web application development, improving end-user productivity and enhancing developer experience. Our expertise spans web and mobile application development, API and library development, infrastructure development, and Automation tooling, such as CI/CD. The role offers the opportunity to be part of an inclusive, collaborative, and engaging working environment.

WHAT YOU'LL DO DAY-TO-DAY:

In this role, you will conceptualize, build, and maintain high-quality web applications. You will collaborate with global counterparts and business stakeholders to meet requirements and work closely with UX designers to ensure seamless integration of design and functionality. You will also be responsible for participating in code reviews to ensure quality, delivering prototypes, reusable and shared UI components, and advanced scripting solutions. You will translate high-fidelity UI/UX designs into functional web pages and troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues to maintain stability and performance. Additionally, you will have opportunities to stay updated with emerging technologies and industry trends, evaluating their potential for implementation in ongoing projects.

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

Basic qualifications:

• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science or a related technical discipline
• 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in maintaining and engineering enterprise-level applications
• Experience and interest in modern web frameworks like ReactJS, responsive web design, and trends in modern web development along with advanced knowledge of HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript
• Ability and interest to work with a variety of stakeholders to design, develop, and deploy web products
• Interest in principles of modern UI design and a willingness to collaborate, give, and receive feedback on UIs
• Experience in developing web applications using Node.js, Java, or Python
• Understanding of ideal client/server relationships and the infrastructure they run on
• Understanding of software development principles, quantitative abilities, data structures, problem-solving, and robust analytical skills with the ability to work in an agile environment
• Exceptional problem-solving and analytical skills, coupled with a demonstrated passion for technology, an eye for quality, and meticulous attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
  
  

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience in building native mobile apps
  
  

Interested candidates can apply through our website:

https://www.deshawindia.com/recruit/jobs/Ads/Link/SrMbAppEngMar2025

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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.