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<p style="text-align:left">At Franklin Templeton, we’re advancing our industry forward by developing new and innovative ways to help our clients achieve their investment goals. Our dynamic firm spans asset management, wealth management, and fintech, offering many ways to help investors make progress toward their goals. Our talented teams working around the globe bring expertise that’s both broad and unique. From our welcoming, inclusive, and flexible culture to our global and diverse business, we provide opportunities to help you reach your potential while helping our clients reach theirs.</p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>Come join us in delivering better outcomes for our clients around the world!</b></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p>At Franklin Templeton, we’re advancing our industry forward by developing new and innovative ways to help our clients achieve their investment goals. Our dynamic and diversified firm spans asset management, wealth management, and fintech, offering many ways to help investors make progress toward their goals. Our talented teams working around the globe bring expertise that’s both broad and unique. From our welcoming, inclusive, and flexible culture to our global and diverse business, we offer opportunities not only to help you reach your potential while helping our clients reach theirs.</p><p></p><h1><b>Come join us in delivering better outcomes for our clients around the world!</b></h1><h1></h1><p></p><h1><b><span>Franklin Templeton Companies, LLC seeks a Senior Software Engineer in Boston, MA.</span></b></h1><h1></h1><p></p><h1><span class="emphasis-3">What are the ongoing responsibilities of a Senior Software Engineer?</span></h1><p></p><p><span>​</span><span>The Senior Software Engineer participates in architecture, design and critical tech stack decisions for new services.</span></p><p></p><h1><span class="emphasis-3">What ideal qualifications, skills & experience would help someone to be successful?</span></h1><p></p><p><span>Requires a Master’s Degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent.</span></p><p></p><p><span>Must include three (3) years of experience with the following responsibilities, skills and/or tools: </span></p><p></p><ul><li><p><span>Working with financial instruments including 3rd party statistical libraries (ALib) within the Fixed Income and Equity domains; </span></p></li><li><p><span>Developing microservices using Java and Python; </span></p></li><li><p><span>Integrating market data applications with third-party APIs including Bloomberg and Refinitiv;</span></p></li><li><p><span>Debugging, supporting, and maintaining complex financial applications involving market data and analytic data for equity securities and fixed income asset types including bonds, derivatives, and securitized products; </span></p></li><li><p><span>Designing and architecting scalable, secure and cloud-native software solutions and systems for the Fixed Income and Equity domains utilizing Java, Python, AWS, Snowflake, SQL, AngularJS and NodeJS; applying Agile and Scrum methodologies; </span></p></li><li><p><span>Implementing CI/CD pipelines and tools including Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD and Harness; </span></p></li><li><p><span>Adhering to cybersecurity principles and best practices; </span></p></li><li><p><span>Utilizing containerization technologies including Docker and Kubernetes; and </span></p></li><li><p><span>Working with cloud-based IAM platforms including Okta. </span></p></li></ul><p></p><p><span>**Telecommuting and/or working from home may be permissible pursuant to company policies.**.</span></p><p></p><p><span>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, employee stock investment program, learning resources, career development programs, reimbursement for certain education expenses, paid time off (vacation / holidays / sick / leave / parental & caregiving leave / bereavement / volunteering / floating holidays) and a motivational wellbeing program. We expect the annual salary range for this position to be $153,150.25 – $200,700.00 depending on location and level of relevant experience, plus discretionary bonus.</span></p><h1></h1><h1></h1><p></p><h1><span class="emphasis-3">Experience our welcoming culture and reach your professional and personal potential!</span></h1><h1></h1><p></p><p>Our culture is shaped by the variety of perspectives and experiences brought by talent from around the world. Regardless of your interests, lifestyle, or background, there’s a place for you at Franklin Templeton. We provide employees with the tools, resources, and learning opportunities to help them excel in their career and personal life.</p><p></p><p>By joining us, you will become part of a culture that focuses on employee well-being and provides multidimensional support for a positive and healthy lifestyle. We understand that benefits are at the core of employee well-being and may vary depending on individual needs. Whether you need support for maintaining your physical and mental health, saving for life’s adventures, taking care of your family members, or making a positive impact in your community, we aim to have your needs covered. Learn more about the wide range of benefits we offer at Franklin Templeton.</p><p></p><p><b><i><span>Highlights of our benefits include:</span></i></b></p><ul><li><p>Three weeks paid time off the first year</p></li><li><p>Medical, dental and vision insurance</p></li><li><p>401(k) Retirement Plan with 85% company match on your pre-tax and/or Roth contributions, up to the IRS limits</p></li><li><p>Employee Stock Investment Program</p></li><li><p>Learning and Education Assistance Program (LEAP)</p></li><li><p>Purchase of company funds with no sales charge</p></li><li><p>Onsite fitness center and recreation center</p></li><li><p>Onsite cafeteria*</p></li></ul><p></p><p>*Only applicable at certain locations.</p><p></p><p><a href="https://www.franklintempletoncareers.com/why-work-with-us" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Learn more about the wide range of benefits we offer at Franklin Templeton</b></a></p><p></p><p><span>Franklin Templeton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and existing 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. </span><br> <br><span>If you believe that you need an accommodation to search for or apply for one of our positions, please send an email to</span> <a href="mailto:accommodations@franklintempleton.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><span><span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">accommodations@franklintempleton.com</span></span></a><span>. I</span><span>n your email, please include the accommodation you are requesting, the job title, and the job number you are applying for. It may take up to three business days to receive a response to your request. Please note that only accommodation requests will receive a response.</span></p><p></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><h1><span class="emphasis-3"><b><b><b>Experience our welcoming culture and reach your professional and personal potential!</b></b></b></span></h1><div><p></p><p>Our culture is shaped by the variety of perspectives and experiences brought by talent from around the world. Regardless of your interests, lifestyle, or background, there’s a place for you at Franklin Templeton. We provide employees with the tools, resources, and learning opportunities to help them excel in their career and personal life.</p><p></p><p>By joining us, you will become part of a culture that focuses on employee well-being and provides multidimensional support for a positive and healthy lifestyle. We understand that benefits are at the core of employee well-being and may vary depending on individual needs. Whether you need support for maintaining your physical and mental health, saving for life’s adventures, taking care of your family members, or making a positive impact in your community, we aim to have your needs covered. Learn more about the wide range of benefits we offer at Franklin Templeton.</p><p></p></div><div><p><i><b>Highlights of our benefits include:</b></i></p><ul><li><p>Three weeks paid time off the first year</p></li><li><p><i>Medical, dental and vision insurance</i></p></li><li><p><i>401(k) Retirement Plan with 85% company match on your pre-tax and/or Roth contributions, up to the IRS limits</i></p></li><li><p><i>Employee Stock Investment Program</i></p></li><li><p><i>Tuition Assistance Program</i></p></li><li><p><i>Purchase of company funds with no sales charge</i></p></li><li><p><i>Onsite fitness center and recreation center*</i></p></li><li><p><i>Onsite cafeteria*</i></p></li></ul><p></p><p>*Only applicable at certain locations</p><p></p><p><a href="https://www.franklintempletoncareers.com/why-work-with-us" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b><b>Learn more about the wide range of benefits we offer at Franklin Templeton</b></b></a></p><p></p><p>Franklin Templeton is an 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.<br> <br>If you believe that you need an accommodation <span>or adjustment</span> to search for or apply for one of our positions, please send an email to <a href="mailto:accommodations@franklintempleton.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">accommodations@franklintempleton.com</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></a>. In your email, please include the accommodation <span>or adjustment</span> you are requesting, the job title, and the job number you are applying for. It may take up to three business days to receive a response to your request. Please note that only accommodation requests will receive a response.</p></div><p></p>

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