Lead Software Engineer - Murex

Transamerica Corporation
Cedar Rapids, IA, United States
3 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
5 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Java (Programming Language) .NET Framework Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) C Sharp (Programming Language) Continuous Integration Data Integration Extract Transform Load (ETL) Data Mart Linux Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE) Messaging Application Programming Interface Apache Maven
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Microsoft Visual Studio Microsoft SQL Server Object-Oriented Software Development OpenShift Oracle (Applications) Performance Tuning Regression Testing Standard Sql Swagger Service-Oriented Architecture Software Engineering SQL Databases SQL Server Reporting Services SQL Server Integration Services Data Streaming Systems Integration Openapi Murex Scripting Macros Software Troubleshooting Git Data Layers Kubernetes Deployment Automation Vba Programming Language AWS Glue Integration Frameworks Apache Kafka Bitbucket Tools for Reporting Restful APIs Data Pipelines Docker Jenkins Microservices Control M

Job description

Experteer Overview As Lead Software Engineer, you design, develop, and support Murex-based solutions and integrations across Front Office, Risk, Back Office, and Accounting. You’ll lead a team to deliver scalable investment reporting and derivatives platforms, connecting Murex with multiple data sources and downstream systems. The role blends hands-on development with architecture leadership in a fast-changing financial tech environment. You’ll help modernize reporting, automation, and data flows to improve efficiency and controls. Compensation / Benefits * Design, develop, and support Murex-based solutions across multiple business areas * Build and maintain integrations between Murex and internal peripheral applications * Translate requirements into scalable technical solutions using Murex components, APIs, SQL, ETL pipelines, and reporting frameworks * Develop and support Murex Datamart reporting solutions and data layers * Develop and optimize data pipelines and ETL processes (SQL Server, SSIS, AWS Glue, Oracle) * Design and support operational, regulatory, valuation, accounting, and management reports * Support trade lifecycle data flows (capture, valuation, reconciliation, reporting) and end-of-day processing * Perform root-cause analysis and resolve complex production issues involving Murex workflows and interfaces * Collaborate with cross-functional teams in agile/hybrid delivery models * Lead design sessions and architecture discussions for end-to-end Murex and derivatives platform solutions * Support SIT, UAT, regression testing, releases, upgrades, and migrations * Contribute to automation and process optimization to improve STP and controls * Mentor developers on Murex practices, integration design, and release readiness * Leverage AI-assisted development tools (e.g., Kiro) to accelerate delivery and improve quality Tasks * Bachelor’s degree in a technical field or equivalent experience * Five+ years of software engineering experience with Java, .NET/C#, SQL * Hands-on Murex development or functional development experience * Experience integrating Murex with internal and external apps via APIs, ETL, files, or batch orchestration * Strong SQL Server and/or Oracle experience (queries, procedures, data modeling, performance tuning) * Experience with ETL/data integration tools (SSIS, AWS Glue, Control-M) * Experience developing/reporting with SSRS, BI tools, Excel VBA/macros * Familiarity with OOD/OOP, Spring/J2EE, SOA, DI * Experience with APIs/messaging frameworks and microservices (REST, Kafka, Swagger/OpenAPI) * CI/CD and deployment tools (Visual Studio, Git/Bitbucket, Maven, Jenkins, Docker, OpenShift, Kubernetes) * Working knowledge of Windows/Linux, scripting, batch scheduling, monitoring * Understanding of derivatives products and lifecycle (FX, swaps, rates, P&L, regulatory reporting) * Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and communication; able to work independently and in teams * Ability to manage priorities and deliver under tight deadlines * Willingness to work in a hybrid office environment and travel occasionally Key requirements * Competitive pay * Bonus eligibility * Pension plan * 401k match * Medical insurance * Tuition reimbursement

Requirements

Experteer Overview As Lead Software Engineer, you design, develop, and support Murex-based solutions and integrations across Front Office, Risk, Back Office, and Accounting. You’ll lead a team to deliver scalable investment reporting and derivatives platforms, connecting Murex with multiple data sources and downstream systems. The role blends hands-on development with architecture leadership in a fast-changing financial tech environment. You’ll help modernize reporting, automation, and data flows to improve efficiency and controls. Compensation / Benefits * Design, develop, and support Murex-based solutions across multiple business areas * Build and maintain integrations between Murex and internal peripheral applications * Translate requirements into scalable technical solutions using Murex components, APIs, SQL, ETL pipelines, and reporting frameworks * Develop and support Murex Datamart reporting solutions and data layers * Develop and optimize data pipelines and ETL processes (SQL Server, SSIS, AWS Glue, Oracle) * Design and support operational, regulatory, valuation, accounting, and management reports * Support trade lifecycle data flows (capture, valuation, reconciliation, reporting) and end-of-day processing * Perform root-cause analysis and resolve complex production issues involving Murex workflows and interfaces * Collaborate with cross-functional teams in agile/hybrid delivery models * Lead design sessions and architecture discussions for end-to-end Murex and derivatives platform solutions * Support SIT, UAT, regression testing, releases, upgrades, and migrations * Contribute to automation and process optimization to improve STP and controls * Mentor developers on Murex practices, integration design, and release readiness * Leverage AI-assisted development tools (e.g., Kiro) to accelerate delivery and improve quality Tasks * Bachelor’s degree in a technical field or equivalent experience * Five+ years of software engineering experience with Java, .NET/C#, SQL * Hands-on Murex development or functional development experience * Experience integrating Murex with internal and external apps via APIs, ETL, files, or batch orchestration * Strong SQL Server and/or Oracle experience (queries, procedures, data modeling, performance tuning) * Experience with ETL/data integration tools (SSIS, AWS Glue, Control-M) * Experience developing/reporting with SSRS, BI tools, Excel VBA/macros * Familiarity with OOD/OOP, Spring/J2EE, SOA, DI * Experience with APIs/messaging frameworks and microservices (REST, Kafka, Swagger/OpenAPI) * CI/CD and deployment tools (Visual Studio, Git/Bitbucket, Maven, Jenkins, Docker, OpenShift, Kubernetes) * Working knowledge of Windows/Linux, scripting, batch scheduling, monitoring * Understanding of derivatives products and lifecycle (FX, swaps, rates, P&L, regulatory reporting) * Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and communication; able to work independently and in teams * Ability to manage priorities and deliver under a aaR_ deadlines * Willingness to work in a hybrid office environment and travel occasionally Key requirements * Competitive pay * Bonus eligibility * Pension plan * 401k match * Medical insurance * Tuition reimbursement

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