Software Developer [AQ-19097]

About the role

Join a leading financial services institution at the forefront of innovation, delivering exceptional client experiences through cutting‑edge technology. In partnership with Aquent, you will work on critical customer‑facing and backend applications, helping shape the future of digital platforms for a vast user base. The role emphasizes Test‑Driven Development, Continuous Integration, and industry‑leading tools to accelerate time‑to‑market and boost efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with architects and business partners to define Agile stories for new capabilities.
• Conduct thorough design and code reviews to ensure high‑quality, scalable solutions.
• Provide essential technical direction and support, fostering growth within your team.
• Engage in hands‑on coding, meticulous unit testing, and efficient production issue resolution.
• Lead the design and implementation of innovative new features and critical bug fixes.
• Actively participate in product roadmap discussions and long‑term strategic planning, influencing future directions.
• Develop innovative tools and practices to continually enhance team efficiency and productivity.
• Mentor junior staff, guiding them in their professional development and career goals.
• Foster strong partnerships with fellow developers, product owners, technical leads, and architects across the organization.

Must‑Have Qualifications

• 8+ years of comprehensive full‑stack application development experience, including a proven track record of mentoring and assisting junior team developers.
• Demonstrated expertise in developing and implementing web‑enabled applications using:
  • Front‑End Technologies/Concepts: ASP.NET, Angular and/or AngularJS, JSON/XML, Sync/Async services.
  • Back‑End Technologies/Concepts: .NET, .NET Core, C#, RESTful API design, Micro‑Services, and event‑driven architecture and frameworks.
  • Database Technologies/Concepts: Relational databases (SQL/Oracle).
  • Environment: Distributed monolithic and cloud‑based micro‑services (Private Cloud/Pivotal Cloud Foundry).
• A strong passion for enterprise‑level agile development methodologies.
• Solid understanding of web application environments and development tools, event‑driven application development, session state management, web configuration and deployment strategies, security and performance tuning, and debugging methodologies.
• Comfortable with continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) concepts, unit testing principles and implementations, API test automation techniques, and automated deployment pipeline tools.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of conveying complex technical information clearly.
• Effective time management, with the ability to prioritize and multi‑task efficiently in a fast‑paced environment.
• A passion for problem‑solving, quick learning of new concepts, and the ability to interact effectively with all levels of technical and business teams.
• Proven ability to work independently while serving in a leadership role within a team.
• A collaborative team player, self‑motivated, and capable of working across organizations.
• BS or higher in computer science or a related technical field.

Nice‑to‑Have Qualifications

• Experience with the Atlassian tool suite, including JIRA, Confluence, BitBucket, and Bamboo, is strongly preferred.

Benefits

• Subsidized health, vision, and dental plans.
• Paid sick leave.
• Retirement plans with a matching contribution.
• Free online training through Aquent Gymnasium.
• Inclusive, equal‑opportunity workplace that values diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.