Software Engineer

At MFS, you will find a culture that supports you in doing what you do best. Our employees work together to reach better outcomes, favoring the strongest idea over the strongest individual. We put people first and demonstrate care and compassion for our community and each other. Because what we do matters – to us as valued professionals and to the millions of people and institutions who rely on us to help them build more secure and prosperous futures.

THE ROLE

The self-motivated and keen to learn Software Engineer will work with multiple databases/data stores, build data pipelines, and make enhancements to multi-tiered application code.  The candidate must be able to independently design and build small systems, or work with a more senior developer on a complex project. Responsibilities also include operational tasks, troubleshooting and production support. In addition, we are looking for someone who thrives in an agile and collaborative environment.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Writes, debugs, and tests code following best practices and SDLC in Python, Informatica PowerCenter, Informatica Data Quality Informatica MDM, and Azure

• Participate in any stand-up or scrum planning meetings as needed.  Communicate progress and blockers clearly with peers, leads, product owners, etc.

• Contribute internal documentation for code, instructions, on-boarding, etc.

• Stay engaged in learning the domain, team standards, and technologies used.

• Take initiative in picking up small tasks or pairing with a Sr. Engineer

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

REQUIRED:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Finance, or related field.

• Strong technical acumen, analytical and problem-solving skills, critical thinking skills required

• Skills in one or more programming languages: SQL, JAVA, python, scripting such as Perl.

• Relational database knowledge: Experience with Oracle and SQL Server preferred.

• Strong written and oral communications skilled required.

• Be able to Collaborate with other IT and business groups in project implementation.

• Learn new technologies, designs systems and delivers projects.

PREFERRED:

• One to two years’ programming experience

• Financial Industry Knowledge

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At MFS, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. If you are excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly, we encourage you to apply - you might be just the right candidate for this role or others.

What we offer:

• Generous time-off provided: including "Responsible time off" for many roles, paid company holidays when the US Stock Exchange is closed, plus paid volunteer time
• Family Focus: Up to 20 weeks of paid leave for new parents, back-up care program, dependent care flexible spending account, adoption assistance, generous caregiver leave
• Health and Welfare: Competitive medical, vision and dental plans, plus tax-free health savings accounts with company contributions
• Wellness Programs: Robust wellness webinars, employee assistance program, gym reimbursement through our medical plans, fitness center discounts and more
• Life & Disability Benefits: Company-paid basic life insurance and short-term disability
• Financial Benefits: 401(k) savings plan, Defined Contribution plan- 15% of base salary invested into the Plan, competitive total compensation programs

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

MFS is a hybrid work environment (remote/onsite) unless otherwise stated in the job posting.

If any applicant is unable to complete an application or respond to a job opening because of a disability, please contact MFS at 617-954-5000 or email [email protected] for assistance. 

MFS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and it is our policy to not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state or local laws. Employees and applicants of MFS will not be subject to harassment on the basis of their status. Additionally, retaliation, including intimidation, threats, or coercion, because an employee or applicant has objected to discrimination, engaged or may engage in filing a complaint, assisted in a review, investigation, or hearing or have otherwise sought to obtain their legal rights under any Federal, State, or local EEO law is prohibited. Please see the Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal document, linked for your reference.