AGILE DEVELOPER JOB DESCRIPTION

An Agile Developer in financial services writes production code that financial data, investor workflows, and client-facing applications depend on directly. Short. The role spans the full delivery cycle within sprint-based teams: gathering requirements from business and compliance stakeholders, building and testing features, and supporting post-release operations. What makes it demanding is the intersection of development velocity and regulatory discipline; financial market data, back-office processes, and investor-facing systems all carry expectations for auditability and uptime that go well beyond standard software projects. This is individual contributor work with real organizational reach.

As the Agile Developer, you own end-to-end feature delivery for financial technology applications, from requirements elicitation through production support, ensuring systems meet both business objectives and the regulatory expectations of financial services. You work within cross-functional agile teams alongside business analysts, Scrum Masters, and solution architects, with scope spanning client-facing platforms, analytics applications, and investor-portal infrastructure.

Career Impact: Deep delivery experience across financial market data systems and investor-facing platforms builds a profile that commands premium positioning in fintech and asset management hiring.

Business Impact: The analytics and loyalty applications and investor portals you develop handle real financial instruments and back-office workflows, meaning your code quality directly determines system reliability for institutional users.

Growth Opportunity: Consistent delivery at this level opens pathways to senior individual contributor, solutions architect, or technical lead roles within financial technology organizations.

• Elicit and document detailed requirements, process flows, and data flows for new features and enhancements to financial technology applications.
• Design and develop enterprise web applications, services, and RESTful APIs meeting financial domain and accessibility standards.
• Implement microservice-based backend logic to retrieve, process, and present complex financial datasets.
• Participate in agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, estimation, and retrospectives, to maintain a predictable delivery cadence.
• Conduct root cause analysis and impact assessment for production incidents, including L1 and L2 support triage.
• Review code and enforce development best practices across application teams to sustain release quality.
• Collaborate with business, compliance, and technology stakeholders to maintain strategic alignment on solutions in flight.
• Support UAT, release management, and post-implementation verification for application changes.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 3 or more years of software development experience in financial services or a similarly regulated technology environment, with demonstrated delivery of production applications.
• Proficiency in object-oriented programming and the ability to write modular, testable code across at least one primary language stack.
• Experience developing and consuming RESTful or microservice-based APIs in a distributed systems environment.
• Understanding of SDLC methodology, version control workflows, and CI/CD pipeline practices.
• Ability to gather, document, and validate requirements directly from business and compliance stakeholders.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills sufficient to translate technical trade-offs into business-friendly language.

• Experience in financial services sub-domains such as alternative asset management, loyalty platform development, or investor-portal engineering.
• Familiarity with data streaming, event-driven architectures, or mainframe integration patterns common in back-office financial processing.
• Exposure to WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility standards in client-facing web application development.
• Prior experience managing agile delivery artifacts, including backlog grooming, Kanban boards, or sprint tracking systems.

• Sprint velocity and story point completion rate, measuring consistency of individual delivery commitments.
• Post-release defect rate per sprint, tracking code quality against the team's production baseline.
• Mean time to resolution for L1 and L2 production incidents attributed to owned application components.
• Requirements sign-off cycle time, reflecting how efficiently stakeholder elicitation and documentation reach approval.
• UAT pass rate on first submission, indicating alignment between development output and business acceptance criteria.
• Typical tools: version control platforms (commonly Git or Bitbucket); issue and delivery tracking (commonly Jira, Confluence, or Kanban boards); containerization (commonly Docker)

• Base Salary Range: $95,000 to $135,000 annually, depending on experience and location
• Bonus: Annual performance bonus, typically 8 to 15 percent of base salary
• Equity: RSU grants are common at larger financial services firms; less common at smaller fintechs
• Health Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage; employer contribution varies by firm
• PTO: 15 to 20 days annually, plus standard federal holidays
• Common Perks: Professional development budget, conference attendance, and remote or hybrid schedule

Figures are estimates based on general US market benchmarks and may be outdated. Adjust based on location, company size, and seniority level.

Work authorization in the United States is required for all positions using this template. Employment may be contingent on the successful completion of a background check, which in financial services contexts may include verification of financial history in addition to standard screenings. Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities are available upon request throughout the application and employment process. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

The Agile Developer owns the design, development, and support of solutions across the Salesforce platform, including CRM Sales, Service, and Community portals, building custom applications and establishing release strategy for multiple Salesforce organizations. Reporting to a delivery manager and supporting Salesforce Architects, this role enables business users and cross-functional departments to operate reliable, well-governed Salesforce environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and support solutions on the Salesforce platform, including CRM Sales, Service, and Community portals across multiple Salesforce organizations.
• Build custom applications and maintain and improve existing custom code and triggers.
• Establish development best practices and release strategy.
• Gather information from users, document solution design, and develop Salesforce applications, including Sales and Service Cloud.
• Support Salesforce Architects in building new applications and enhancements.
• Design and build high-performance, reusable, and reliable Apex code with best practices.
• Lead conceptual and technical solution design for assigned feature improvements to meet business requirements while ensuring compliance with established architectural principles, standards, and processes.
• Troubleshoot problems and manage ongoing support requests from users related to custom code.
• Manage Salesforce data security, including roles, profiles, sharing rules, workflows, and groups.
• Follow coding standards and participate in code reviews during projects to ensure appropriate design patterns are implemented.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Service Cloud Consultant Certification.
• Salesforce Certified Administrator (required); Salesforce Certified Advanced Administrator (preferred).
• Platform Developer I (required); Platform Developer II (preferred).
• 3+ years of extensive working knowledge of SFDC.
• 3+ years of experience with Salesforce Sales Cloud and Service Cloud, including application design, architecture, and development.
• Experience with Salesforce Classic and Lightning.
• Experience designing and implementing Service Case Management on Salesforce Service Cloud.
• Experience integrating with the Salesforce platform using REST/SOAP APIs or Data Loader.
• Background in application development using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Advanced skills in Salesforce configuration, triggers, process builders, workflows, Visualforce, Lightning Experience, Apex coding controllers, batch Apex processes, and database design.
• Expert knowledge of the Salesforce data model, custom objects, API, governor limits, workflows, and configuration.
• Applied knowledge of SFDC and CRM processes, including Sales, Service, and Marketing functions, as well as Apex triggers, IAM, Security and Access, Advanced Reporting, Auditing, and Monitoring.
• Strong communication and facilitation skills with the ability to communicate technical needs and solutions to non-technical staff.
• Excellent analytical, process design, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to juggle and prioritize multiple tasks within a collaborative team environment.

Embedded within the analytics and loyalty technology team, the Agile Developer delivers business and technology solutions spanning solution design, application code, and day-to-day operations across multiple platforms. Working closely with business and technology stakeholders, this role provides technical thought leadership, drives modernization initiatives, and ensures strategic alignment across analytics and loyalty applications.

Core Functions

• Elicit and document high-level and detailed requirements, process flows, and data flows for enhancements and new feature requests for existing analytics and loyalty applications.
• Provide investigative support and perform prioritization, root cause analysis, and impact analysis for L1 and L2 support.
• Work as a liaison among various business and technology teams to ensure strategic alignment for solutions being considered or implemented.
• Conduct and manage requirements elicitation and demo sessions with stakeholder teams.
• Assist the Scrum Master in managing agile delivery and adoption, including managing JIRA, Confluence, Kanban, and ServiceNow, and participate in agile ceremonies.
• Support UAT and release management, including post-implementation verification.
• Participate in systems implementation by developing test cases, performing testing, defining user procedures and workflows, developing conversion and implementation strategies, verifying conversion, providing user documentation and training, and providing post-implementation support.
• Continually acquire and enhance knowledge of business strategies, risk management practices, product offerings, financial markets, financial instruments, regulatory requirements, back-office processes, and rapidly changing technology.

Qualifications & Experience

• At least 5 years of working experience with Core Java, Spring Boot, Kafka integration, and APIs.
• In-depth knowledge of SDLC methodology.
• Understanding of data streaming technologies and processes, including data protection and encryption, as well as mainframe integration for real-time event processing.
• Technical working experience with UNIX shell scripting, Docker, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience with change management and version control tools, including Git and Bitbucket.
• Knowledge of web services, Java microservices development, and data streaming integrations.
• Familiarity with data integration and data streaming, WebSphere MQ, TCP/IP communication networks, and event-driven programming concepts.
• Good knowledge of DB2 or Azure SQL Server.
• Strong relationship-building skills with business, technology, compliance, and regulatory teams.
• Ability to articulate complex technical problems and solutions in business-friendly language.

Reporting to business stakeholders across the firm, the Agile Developer designs, builds, deploys, and supports functionality across a variety of stacks, including .NET Core, Kafka, and Kubernetes-hosted microservices, with a primary focus on the Investor Portal. Partnering with internal and external business partners, this role drives business value by delivering scalable cloud infrastructure and automating critical processes within one of the world's most successful alternative asset management firms.

Primary Duties

• Build web applications, services, and functionality on a variety of platforms.
• Collaborate with internal and external business partners to identify and execute on areas for improvement.
• Design and implement internal and external enterprise systems.
• Develop high-quality software, including design and architecture.
• Participate in SQL Server database development.
• Use Agile software development methodologies and tools to manage and deliver projects.
• Identify opportunities to automate repetitive tasks.
• Participate in technical design and code reviews to drive projects toward the best results.
• Troubleshoot and prioritize business and technology initiatives.
• Support team members by providing advice, coaching, and educational opportunities.

Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a similar field.
• 4-6 years of proven development experience, including at least 4 years as an individual contributor in technical software development and system architecture.
• Strong understanding of highly scalable microservice architectures.
• Strong, demonstrable SQL Server skillset.
• Expertise in one or more of the following: .NET Core in C#, Python, Snowflake, Tableau, OpenAPI, Kafka, Docker, or AWS.
• Strong object-oriented programming experience.
• Experience delivering modernized technology to business users and working within Agile methodologies.
• Experience in the finance industry, including familiarity with credit financial instruments, is a plus.

Sitting at the intersection of secure software engineering and defense technology, the Agile Developer develops, tests, and maintains build and deployment pipelines for a DevSecOps CI/CD environment while producing hardened code aligned with DoD and DISA policies. Operating across multi-disciplined technical teams and Engineering Scrum meetings, this role directly shapes the reliability and security posture of high-availability mission systems.

Duties

• Develop, test, and maintain build and deployment for a DevSecOps CI/CD environment.
• Provide expertise in developing hardened code following industry best practices and in accordance with applicable DoD and DISA policies and guidelines.
• Develop system capabilities and unit tests in support of Sprint release commitments.
• Assist in defining and designing system interfaces and supporting microservice components to meet integrated system objectives.
• Develop Java, JavaScript, Python, and associated code elements to facilitate prototype delivery.
• Actively participate in Engineering Scrum and design meetings to drive quality releases.
• Produce and maintain documentation on installations, procedures, and troubleshooting guides for systems.

Requirements

• BS with 4 years of related experience, MS with 2 years of experience, or 8 years of experience instead of a degree.
• IAT Level II certification (e.g., CompTIA Security+), current or earned within 6 months of hire date.
• Fluency in Java and Python, with familiarity with at least one additional programming language (e.g., C) and scripting language (e.g., Perl).
• Agile software development experience, with SAFe expertise desirable.
• Experience with DevSecOps CI/CD build automation tools and building CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins or a similar tool.
• Working experience with Linux, Git, or a similar software configuration management system.
• Experience with Kubernetes in a production environment, virtualized environments, and configuration management and version control systems.
• Knowledge of DoD processes, policies, and guidance.
• Experience supporting a high-availability 24x7 mission system.
• Experience working with and leading multi-disciplined technical teams.

A key member of a cross-functional agile team, the Agile Developer builds and maintains single-page applications and RESTful APIs in React, Vue, and Node.js for clients in the financial industry. Collaborating across design, development, and client-facing teams, this role advances accessible, standards-compliant web products and mentors developers at all levels to meet sprint and project goals.

Functions

• Contribute to a cross-functional agile team developing and maintaining websites for clients in the financial industry.
• Develop single-page applications in React or Vue.
• Produce RESTful API applications in Node.js, adhering to Swagger 2.0/OpenAPI specifications.
• Utilize microservice-style backend applications to retrieve and process complex datasets.
• Create client-side rendered charts and graphs.
• Apply knowledge of Web Content Accessibility Guidelines to produce applications that make content accessible to all users.
• Mentor developers of all levels and continually build skill sets to help teams achieve sprint and project goals.
• Partner with the design team to bring the client's vision to reality.

Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• 3+ years of application development experience.
• Experience developing responsive applications for mobile, tablet, and desktop.
• Proficiency in JavaScript, HTML, CSS, jQuery, Bootstrap, LESS or SASS, React, Vue or Angular, and Node.js.
• Experience with Web Accessibility (WCAG 2.1 AA), RESTful APIs with Swagger/OpenAPI specifications, and NPM, Webpack, Gulp, and Continuous Integration tools.
• Experience using a centralized version control system such as Git or Subversion.
• Experience working in an Agile development environment and with containers.
• Experience using tools such as GitHub, Jira, Confluence, Jenkins, Artifactory, Consul, and Docker.
• Knowledge of the financial domain.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work independently or in a team-oriented environment.
• Ability to participate in an on-call incident escalation rotation.

Delivering efficient, reliable software across Java, C/C++, and Python stacks shapes every aspect of what the Agile Developer contributes to enterprise information systems projects, from database design to user training materials. Based within a STEM-oriented team and reporting through project leadership, this role enables organizations to define, build, and sustain modifiable information systems aligned with sound software engineering principles.

Accountabilities

• Plan and manage the work of information systems project teams.
• Use sound software engineering principles to develop and test code that is modifiable, efficient, reliable, and understandable.
• Design, code, and test functional components of information systems according to project specifications.
• Design and manage databases.
• Define information systems requirements.
• Develop project documentation and user training materials according to program specifications.
• Develop and execute project budgets.

Technical Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or a STEM-related discipline.
• 2+ years of experience developing solutions in Java, C/C++, or Python.
• 1+ years of experience working in Windows Server and Red Hat Enterprise Server environments with Bash, Shell, or PowerShell scripting.
• 1+ years of experience creating complex SQL queries, stored procedures, functions, and data structures.
• 1+ years of experience with Git.
• Understanding of core fundamental data structures, algorithms, optimization, and programming skills.
• Experience with DevOps concepts and Agile-based environments.
• Strong technical and troubleshooting skills.

As the Agile Developer, this role leads the development of scenario-based end-to-end automated tests using Selenium and related tools, while building CI/CD frameworks with Jenkins and Docker across application teams. The engineering team relies on this work to improve test coverage, address efficiency gaps, and sustain continuous integration practices aligned with sprint and project delivery commitments.

Activities

• Develop scenario-based end-to-end automated tests using Selenium or similar automation tools.
• Develop new frameworks and tools related to continuous integration and continuous delivery, including Jenkins and Docker.
• Assess new technology projects and tools, and migrate environments to new versions to keep up with the rapid pace of change.
• Improve developer and test experience, address efficiency issues, and propose common best practices across application teams.
• Design and execute test scenarios to fully exercise user stories.
• Employ continuous integration, test-driven development, unit tests, end-to-end automation, risk analysis, and testing best practices.
• Participate in Sprint planning meetings, effectively estimate user stories, and commit to and execute on team tasks.

Position Requirements

• Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science or Engineering.
• Solid programming skills in Java and JavaScript or equivalent languages.
• Previous experience in test automation.
• Working knowledge of HTML, CSS, web application development, data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented design principles.
• Understanding of databases and web application servers.
• Ability to work well independently and in a team environment with a positive, self-motivated attitude.

Agile Developer designs, implements, and tests features in C++ and Fortran within short development cycles, with responsibility for refactoring code, managing the continuous integration server, and maintaining the Python-based build and testing framework. The work directly supports a team committed to fast development cycles, test-driven development, and continuous improvement across scientific computing environments.

Operational Focus

• Design, implement, and test features in C++ and Fortran in short development cycles.
• Refactor code to improve structure and allow for easy insertion of new functionality.
• Document design and implementation.
• Configure and manage the continuous integration server.
• Maintain and improve the build process and testing framework written in Python.
• Investigate and learn new technologies.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a similar field.
• Minimum of 2 years of programming experience in C, C++, C#, Python, Fortran, or other programming languages or environments.
• Knowledge of programming principles, including SOLID, TDD, design patterns, and object-oriented design.
• Ability to work as part of a team in an agile environment.
• Strong interest in agile development processes, including test-driven development, fast development cycles, and continuous improvement.
• Willingness to learn new technologies.