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Software Engineer II

Posted 7 Days Ago
In-Office
Chicago, IL, USA
105K-115K Annually
Senior level
In-Office
Chicago, IL, USA
105K-115K Annually
Senior level
Full‑stack engineer responsible for building and maintaining multi‑tier, cloud‑based investment platforms. Develop Java/Angular/TypeScript frontends and Node.js/AWS Lambda microservices, design REST APIs, work with Kafka and distributed databases, apply TDD and continuous delivery, and collaborate with product, QA, support, and 3rd‑party API teams. Utilize AI coding tools and follow cybersecurity application concepts.
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The SEI Wealth Platform is looking to hire a passionate Full Stack Software Engineer, who is ready to work on the cutting edge of FinTech software solutions. You will be joining our team of experts to build the next generation of investment platforms. You will engineer solutions to challenging and meaningful problems, with the goal of expanding and enhancing the solutions suite. You should possess solid software development and programming skills, have a sound understanding of engineering best practices and have the drive to deliver the very best. Additionally, you must have excellent communication skills, since you will be working with sales and support teams as well as 3rd party API development teams.

What you will do:

  • You will be writing code across all tiers of our application using technologies like Java, Angular, and Typescript.
  • You will be writing RESTFul APIs in a microservice architecture using Node.js and AWS Lambda.
  • You will participate in all the design meetings and stand-ups that you and the team conduct.
  • You’ll work with embedded product managers and software testers to take a holistic approach to your software development. 

What we need from you:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or a related field  
  • A minimum of 5 years of experience working on a multi-tiered cloud-based application.
  • Demonstrated experience with the following: .Net or Java, JavaScript/TypeScript, SASS, HTML, Angular, Kafka and Node.js.
  • Hands on coding experience with AI tooling such as Codex, Windsurf or Claude Code.
  • Hands on coding experience with RDBMS or NoSQL databases in a distributed system.
  • Deep understanding of Agile development best practices such as TDD and continuous delivery
  • Experience or exposure with cybersecurity application development concept.
  • Strong knowledge of design patterns and software engineering best practices. 

What we would like from you:

  • Team player with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to listen, articulate, facilitate and advocate.
  • Love of technology and an eye for applying it to existing and upcoming challenges and opportunities.
  • Exposure to the capital markets and investing
  • Someone who will embody our SEI Values of courage, integrity, collaboration, inclusion, connection and fun.  

The base salary pay for this role is $105,000 - $115,000 per year.
This position will also be eligible to earn a discretionary bonus each year, subject to company approval.

SEI’s competitive advantage:

To help you stay energized, engaged and inspired, we offer a wide range of benefits including comprehensive care for your physical and mental well-being, a strong retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, a hybrid working environment for most roles, support for working parents and flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) so you can relax, recharge and be there for the people you care about. 

Benefits include healthcare (medical, dental, vision, prescription, wellness, EAP, FSA), life and disability insurance (premiums paid for base coverage), 401(k) match, education assistance, commuter benefits, up to 11 paid holidays/year, 21 days PTO/year pro-rated for new hires which increases over time, paid parental leave, back-up childcare arrangements, paid volunteer days, a discounted stock purchase plan, investment options, access to thriving employee networks and more.

We are a technology and asset management company delivering on our promise of building brave futures (SM)—for our clients, our communities, and ourselves.  Come build your brave future at SEI.  

SEI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and so much more…

After over 50 years in business, SEI remains a leading global provider of investment processing, investment management, and investment operations solutions. Reflecting our experience within financial services and financial technology our offices encompass an open floor plan and numerous art installations designed to encourage innovation and creativity in our workforce. We recognize that our people are our most valuable asset and that a healthy, happy, and motivated workforce is key to our continued growth. At SEI, we’re (literally) invested in your success. We offer our employees paid parental leave, back-up childcare arrangements, paid volunteer days, education assistance and access to thriving employee networks. 

SEI is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

AI Acceptable Use in the application and interview process:

SEI acknowledges the growing integration of artificial intelligence (AI) tools into individuals’ personal and professional lives.  If you intend to incorporate the use of any AI tools at any stage of the application and/or interview process, please ensure you have reviewed and adhere to our AI use guidelines.   

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