Senior Software Engineer

Why Great Gray?

At Great Gray Group, we strive to set the bar for the retirement services industry. Our goal is to deliver advanced retirement solutions that combine our core fiduciary services with robust investment options, innovative technology, and dedicated client service. We focus on making choices clearer, transitions smoother, and the client experience more delightful. Complacency isn't in our vocabulary. Every day, we look for opportunities to better serve our clients, be an excellent business partner, and earn the trust of those who rely on us.

The Role

Great Gray is looking to add a Senior Software Engineer on our Technology team. The engineer we seek comes with strong experience in compiled languages (ex. .NET, Java), and solid experience with frontend languages and frameworks (ex. Javascript, Angular, React, Vue. You will be working collaboratively within an agile team, contributing to architectural decisions, and championing best practices in software development.

If you believe in DevOps principles, value continuous delivery, and understand that quality is a shared responsibility you will do well here. Our team members are expected to take full ownership of our products as well as embrace efficiency and continuous improvement. We are not looking for a few rock stars, but rather very strong team players that wish to collaborate to create fantastic software.

This is an exciting opportunity to grow alongside Great Gray as we expand, integrate, and build cutting-edge solutions. Your ability to mentor, solve complex technical challenges, and drive results will multiply the effectiveness of your team and shape the future of our technology

Location

This position will work from our Boston, MA office. Great Gray currently supports a hybrid work model with 4 days onsite, and 1 day remote.

Visa sponsorship or transfer of an existing visa is not available for this position. Applicants must be authorized to work directly for any employer in the United States without visa sponsorship or transfer.

Responsibilities

· Develop and enhance scalable, maintainable, cost-effective cloud solutions using .NET Core, ensuring high performance and reliability.

· Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into efficient, maintainable, scalable, and high-quality solutions.

· Drive technical excellence through thorough code reviews, identifying opportunities for optimization, and enforcing best practices in code quality, security, and performance.

· Proactively monitor and maintain business-critical platforms and services, ensuring high availability and seamless user experiences.

· Diagnose and resolve complex technical issues, minimizing downtime and continuously improving system efficiency.

· Contribute to innovation by exploring emerging technologies, design patterns, and architectural improvements to keep our solutions cutting-edge.

· A problem-solving mindset and the ability to contribute to technical discussions.

· Strong collaboration skills, fostering an environment of shared learning and innovation.

· A passion for best practices, design patterns, and driving excellence in development.

· The ability to balance multiple priorities while maintaining high-quality outcomes.

· Complete other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications & Experience

· Exhibits our Great Gray values: Growth Mindset, Disciplined Curiosity, Grit, Results Ownership, Collaboration.

·5+ years of software engineering or development experience with 3+ years of experience in a complied language (ex. .NET, Java).

· Strong experience with RESTful APIs, microservices architecture, and event-driven systems.

· Strong proficiency in SQL Server, PostgreSQL, or MySQL.

· Experience with front-end technologies like Angular, React, or Next.js

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

· A solid understanding of software architecture principles and experience implementing design patterns.

· Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.

· A growth mindset with an eagerness to learn new technologies and adapt to evolving challenges.

· Comfortable navigating ambiguity.

· Entrepreneurial mindset to bring best practice ideas to the team.

· Hands-on experience with Azure services and designing scalable, cost-effective cloud solutions.

Benefits

We have a comprehensive and competitive benefits package at Great Gray. Some of the highlights are:

· Be an integral part of an early-stage, high-growth organization!

· Hybrid work environment

· Competitive compensation package including 401(k) with elective and non-elective match opportunities

· Lifestyle spending allowance program

· Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

· Employer-paid life and disability insurance

· Generous paid time off program

Company Background

Great Gray is the leading independent provider of trustee and administrative services to Collective Investment Trusts (“CITs”), with over $200 billion in CIT assets under management, across more than 780 funds. We proudly work with 80 subadvisors, including leading firms such as AllianceBernstein, American Funds, BlackRock, Franklin Templeton, MetLife, Neuberger Berman, PGIM, PIMCO and Raymond James.

CITs are more than just an investment vehicle. They represent a forward-thinking approach to retirement planning. These tax-exempt, pooled investment vehicles are offered to employer-sponsored retirement plans, like 401(k)s. CITs are comparable to mutual funds, but, because they are tailored for the institutional retirement market, they can offer distinct advantages, including efficient administration and cost-effectiveness. CITs have a history dating back over 90 years; but they have gained favor over the past decade, driven by innovations, and Great Gray has been at the forefront.

Great Gray has consistently delivered year-over-year growth at an above market rate and is investing in the continued development of its core CIT business as well as complementary administrative services and technology solutions for the retirement market.

Madison Dearborn Partners (“MDP”) purchased Great Gray from Wilmington Trust in April 2023. As a result, Great Gray is an independent company owned by funds affiliated with MDP.

Investor Background

MDP is a leading private equity investment firm based in Chicago. Since MDP's formation in 1992, the firm has raised aggregate capital of over $28 billion and has completed over 150 platform investments. MDP invests across five dedicated industry verticals, including basic industries; business and government software and services; financial and transaction services; health care; and telecom, media, and technology services.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

Great Gray, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status or other non-merit factor.