Software Engineer, FTT Investment Tech Solutions

At Franklin Templeton, we believe success is built through powerful partnerships. As a forward thinking asset manager, we build dynamic relationships with clients, understand their goals, and navigate complex markets together. We leverage cutting edge strategies and deep insights to unlock opportunities for long term wealth creation. Our talented, global teams bring expertise that is both broad and unique.

From our welcoming, inclusive, and supportive culture to our globally diverse business, we offer opportunities not only to help you reach your potential, but also to contribute to our clients’ success.

Franklin Templeton Companies, LLC seeks a Software Engineer, FTT Investment Tech Solutions in Stamford, CT.

What are the ongoing responsibilities of a Software Engineer?

The Software Engineer will lead the architecture and end-to-end development of data-intensive investment management platforms.

What ideal qualifications, skills & experience would help someone to be successful?

Requires a Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related, or equivalent.

Must include three (3) years of experience with the following responsibilities, skills and/or tools:

• Utilizing Web Workers to offload intensive, multi-source data compilation and large JSON payload parsing from the browser's main UI thread;
• Developing Data Adapter or Transformation Layers to map and normalize inconsistent data structures both Restful APIs and GraphQL endpoints, including writing complex queries and schemas, into a unified client-side state;
• Working with ag-Grid Enterprise and advanced charting libraries (Highcharts or D3.js) to develop interconnected dashboards, establishing complex cross-filtering and synchronized viewport rendering for high-density financial metrics;
• Developing backend APIs designed for transaction tracking, including implementing idempotent logic to reconcile automated client-side interface jobs with heterogeneous databases; and
• Using Chrome DevTools Memory Heap Snapshots to detect and eliminate memory retention or leaking issues caused by heavy data caching in long-running user sessions.

Telecommuting and/or working from home may be permissible pursuant to company policies. Hybrid schedule is 3 days/week in office.

Work Schedule & Location

Franklin Templeton offers employees a competitive and valuable range of total rewards, monetary and non-monetary, designed to support their well-being and recognize their time, talents, and results. Along with base compensation, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, a 401(k) plan with a generous match, and recognition rewards. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package, which includes a range of competitive healthcare options, insurance and disability benefits, an employee stock investment program, learning resources, career development programs, reimbursement for certain education expenses, paid time off (vacation / holidays / sick / leave / parental and caregiving leave / bereavement / volunteering / floating holidays), and a motivational wellbeing program. We expect the salary for this position to range between $135,000.00 – $191,200.00 USD / year, depending on location and level of relevant experience, plus discretionary bonus.

At Franklin Templeton, we believe your benefits should support your life, your goals, and your future. That’s why we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package designed to help you thrive both personally and professionally.

Highlights of our benefits include:

Paid Time Off: Three weeks of PTO in your first year Health Coverage: Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance to support your well-being Retirement Savings: 401(k) plan with an 85% company match on pre-tax and/or Roth contributions, up to IRS limits Equity & Investing: Employee Stock Investment Plan (ESIP) with discounted share purchase opportunities Learning Education Assistance Program (LEAP): To support your ongoing growth and career advancement Employee Investment Benefits: Opportunity to purchase company funds with no sales charge

Franklin Templeton is an Affirmative Action Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees, and we evaluate qualified applicants without regard to ancestry, age, color, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, or gender expression, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, and any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law, ordinance, or regulation.

Artificial intelligence or automated tools may be used to assist in the screening, assessment, or selection of applicants for this position.