Senior Programmer Analyst / Developer - Aegon Asset Management

Job Description Summary

Company Overview:

Aegon Asset Management (Aegon AM) is a leading global investor. Our 385 investment professionals manage and advise on assets of US $337 billion for a global client base of pension plans, public funds, insurance companies, banks, wealth managers, family offices and foundations.

We organize our firm around four investment platforms: fixed income, real assets, equities and multi-asset & solutions, which includes a fiduciary and multi-manager business. Each investment platform has dedicated teams with deep asset-class expertise, organized globally and committed to maximizing client benefit from their specialist areas.

We are an international business: Our 1,170 employees work from 13 locations across Europe, the Americas and Asia. We share a common belief in fundamental, research-driven active management, underpinned by effective risk management and a commitment to responsible investment.

Position Overview:

Responsible for designing systems and sub-systems with specific focus on creating and maintaining a data platform. Develops specification for new and existing systems. Strong understanding of the overall business and application usage within business. Provides recommendations on technical solutions to business needs in the organization. Provide technical direction to solve business problems.

Job Description

Responsibilities:

• Provides technical guidance and mentorship to team of software developers.

• Orchestrates technical solutions for data integration to improve business operations.

• Manage technical scope of projects from inception to close. Define, develop, and manage implementation schedules. Highlighting risks and issues to Data and Integration Manager, CTO Leadership Team, and stakeholders.

• Collaborates with architects and takes leadership role in product and tool selection for the development of specifications for new and existing systems.

• Liaise with stakeholders, including the Chief Data Officer function and vendor management, to enhance data capabilities and automate data quality processes.

• Lead development projects in a Scrum Agile setting, ensuring adherence to software development methodologies and procedures.

• Creates and implements design plans.

• Proactively recommend solutions considering costs, business needs, and system impacts while staying abreast of industry trends and technological developments.

• May have supervisory responsibility over employees.

• Collaborate with business analyst to perform Data modelling.

Qualifications for Lead Analyst:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science or technically related field, or equivalent education/experience.

• Minimum of 8 years work experience.

• Masters degree in Information Systems, Computer Science or related technical field with 6 years' experience is also acceptable.

Qualifications for Senior Analyst:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science or technically related field, or equivalent education/experience.

• Minimum of 5 years work experience.

• Masters degree in Information Systems, Computer Science or related technical field with 3 years experience is also acceptable.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate risks and issues.

• Certifications related to AWS and Snowflake, with extensive experience in Data & Integration, particularly in building data platforms.

• Record of continued education in Scrum methodologies, including training, conferences, and self-study.

• Experience working in agile teams using tools such as Jira and Confluence.

• Proficiency in programming languages like SQL, Python, Parquet, AWS services, Java, JavaScript, R scripting, etc.

• Experience with REST or GraphQL APIs.

• Solid understanding of cloud platforms, cloud services, cloud-based databases, and cloud security.

• Strong negotiation, persuasion, analytical, and critical thinking skills.

• Ability to resolve complex problems and errors in processes and applications.

• Understanding of DevSecOps methods to improve development and operational efficiencies, including cloud deployment, migration, and automation (CI/CD).

Job and compensation levels depend upon an applicant's qualifications including the extent of candidate's relevant experience and other job-related factors and will be determined by hiring supervisors/managers and HR.

At Aegon Asset Management, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We are more than a global Asset Management firm - we are a people business, and we recognize that delivering excellent client outcomes comes from embracing diverse perspectives. We value diversity in the full range of human uniqueness without limitation including race, gender, ability, language, culture, beliefs, age, origin, background, perspectives and experiences.

We are open to considering flexible working practices. Please talk to us about what this means for you.

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Why Work for Us

At Aegon Asset Management, we invest in You.

Our people are our greatest asset; with a competitive rewards program including incentive compensation, health and wellness benefits, retirement programs, and learning and development opportunities, our employees are engaged and empowered. Come be a part of driving our success!

Equal Opportunity Employer:

AEGON USA Realty Advisors, LLC, is an Equal Employment Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate against any applicant or employee because of age, religion, sex, gender identity, genetic information, race, color, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, participation in the uniformed services (e.g. U.S. Armed Forces, National Guard), physical or mental disability, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local equal employment opportunities laws.

Applicants with physical or mental disabilities may be entitled to a form of reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state and local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will insure equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on the Aegon Companies. Please contact: applicantsupport@aegonusa.com if you are a job seeker with a disability, or are assisting someone with a disability, and require assistance to apply for one of our jobs.

Technical Assistance:

If you experience technical problems during the application process, please email applicantsupport@aegonusa.com.