Asset & Wealth Management - Software Engineer - Associate - Dallas

What We Do

At Goldman Sachs, our Engineers don't just make things - we make things possible. Change the world by connecting people and capital with ideas. Solve the most challenging and pressing engineering problems for our clients. Join our engineering teams that build massively scalable software and systems, architect low latency infrastructure solutions, proactively guard against cyber threats, and leverage machine learning alongside financial engineering to continuously turn data into action. Create new businesses, transform finance, and explore a world of opportunity at the speed of markets.

Engineering, which is comprised of our Technology Division and global strategists' groups, is at the critical center of our business, and our dynamic environment requires innovative strategic thinking and immediate, real solutions. Want to push the limit of digital possibilities? Start here.

Goldman Sachs Asset and Wealth Management Division:

As one of the world's leading asset managers, our mission is to help our clients achieve their investment goals. To best serve our clients' diverse and evolving needs, we have built our business to be global, broad, and deep across asset classes, geographies, and solutions.

Within the Multi Asset Solutions (MAS) investing group, we seek to develop a first-in-class digital advice platform across 401(k), IRA, and brokerage accounts, to provide individuals with custom tailored investment strategies to meet their retirement objectives.

Who We Look For

Goldman Sachs Engineers are innovators and problem-solvers, building solutions in risk management, big data, mobile and more. We look for creative collaborators who evolve, adapt to change and thrive in a fast-paced global environment.

Role Overview: A mid-level technical role focused on the execution, implementation, and maintenance of robust server-side logic. The Associate is responsible for writing high-quality code, participating in the full SDLC, and leveraging AI tools to enhance development velocity.

Job Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services using Java 11+, Spring Boot, and Microservices architecture.
• Build and optimize data access layers using both relational (SQL) and non-relational (MongoDB) databases, ensuring data integrity and performance.
• Create and maintain secure RESTful APIs and integrate with frontend applications (Angular/React/TypeScript) to deliver seamless user experiences.
• Utilize AI coding assistants (e.g., Copilot, Devin, Claude Code) to accelerate boilerplate generation, refactoring, and automated unit test creation (Jest/JUnit).
• Conduct thorough testing, including unit and integration tests, adhering to Test-Driven Development (TDD) principles to ensure system reliability.
• Troubleshoot and debug production issues, providing timely resolutions and contributing to the stability of wealth management platforms.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 2-4 years of professional experience in Java-based backend development.
• Strong proficiency in Java 8+, Spring Boot, and Microservices patterns.
• Hands-on experience with version control (Git) and build tools (Maven/Gradle).
• Familiarity with Linux/Unix environments and basic shell scripting.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using AI tools to improve code quality and development efficiency.
• Basic knowledge of Angular, TypeScript, and state management (NgRx).
• Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins/GitLab CI).
• Experience with Kafka or similar event-driven messaging technologies.

ABOUT GOLDMAN SACHS

At Goldman Sachs, we commit our people, capital and ideas to help our clients, shareholders and the communities we serve to grow. Founded in 1869, we are a leading global investment banking, securities and investment management firm. Headquartered in New York, we maintain offices around the world. We believe who you are makes you better at what you do. We're committed to fostering and advancing diversity and inclusion in our own workplace and beyond by ensuring every individual within our firm has a number of opportunities to grow professionally and personally, from our training and development opportunities and firmwide networks to benefits, wellness and personal finance offerings and mindfulness programs. Learn more about our culture, benefits, and people at GS.com/careers.

We're committed to finding reasonable accommodations for candidates with special needs or disabilities during our recruiting process. Learn more: https://www.goldmansachs.com/careers/footer/disability-statement.html

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