Senior Software Engineer (Python, React, Next.js/Typescript)

At Franklin Templeton, we’re driving 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 but also to contribute to our clients’ achievements.

Come join us in delivering better outcomes for our clients around the world!

What Is The Ftt – Advisor Digital Solutions Technology Group Responsible For?

• FTT – Advisor Digital Solutions Technology group is responsible for development and support of Portfolio Analytics Tool and Competitor Profile Library, enabling the work of the Portfolio Solutions group and Internal Sales.
• We are seeking a highly motivated and technically proficient Senior Software Engineer to join our Digital Solutions Technology group.  A "Generative AI Champion," driving the integration of AI tools and techniques into our software development lifecycle
• You will not only be responsible for architecting and building high-quality software but also for leveraging AI to increase team productivity, improve code quality, and automate development tasks. This position is ideal for a hands-on engineer who is passionate about both writing exceptional code and revolutionizing the development process itself.

What Are The Ongoing Responsibilities Of A Senior Software Engineer?

• AI-augmented development: Actively and expertly use AI tools, such as AI-assisted coding platforms (e.g., GitHub Copilot) and generative AI models (e.g., LLMs), to accelerate development, prototyping, and testing.
• System architecture: Lead the design and implementation of robust, scalable, and maintainable software solutions, owning the end-to-end development process. Design, prototype, and develop full-stack components (services, web, API, infrastructure, backend).
• Technical mentorship: Guide and mentor junior engineers on coding best practices, system design, and the effective use of AI-assisted development tools.
• Cross-functional collaboration: Work closely with product managers, designers, and other engineering teams to define requirements and deliver high-impact features. Perform hands-on development including data modeling, code quality, static analysis, unit testing, design and code reviews, CI/CD, and performance tuning. Participate in sprint planning, release planning, and backlog prioritization. Engage in all phases of the application lifecycle, including DevOps processes and release deployments.
• AI tool evaluation: Research, evaluate, and integrate emerging AI technologies into our toolchain and processes. Set internal standards for AI-assisted workflows across the engineering organization.
• Automation and quality: Champion engineering best practices, including test-driven development (TDD), CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing, using AI to further enhance these processes. Coordinate with analysts and vendors for test execution and support during UAT. Write unit tests to ensure high-quality deliverables.
• Operational excellence: Take ownership of the operability of production systems, including monitoring, alerting, and incident response. Identify opportunities to use AI for improving reliability and system health. Provide support outside regular hours to resolve critical issues.
• Stay current: Continuously monitor trends and advancements in the AI and software engineering landscape and apply relevant new technologies to improve our systems and processes. Advise senior management on technical implementations and emerging technologies.

What Ideal Qualifications, Skills & Experience Would Help Someone To Be Successful?

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, Mathematics, or Information Technology.
• 7+ years of progressive software development experience.
• Strong proficiency in Python, React, Next.js/TypeScript, Node.js.
• Experience with MongoDB and database design.
• Solid understanding of RESTful web services.
• Experience with Agile development, DevOps, and tools like JIRA, Confluence, Bitbucket.
• Familiarity with AWS platform and services.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and in dynamic environments.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience in the Asset Management industry is a plus.
• Job Level - Individual Contributor

Work Shift Timings - 2:00 PM – 11:00 PM IST

Experience our welcoming culture and reach your professional and personal potential!

Our culture is shaped by our diverse global workforce and strongly held core values. 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.

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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 them covered.  

Highlights Of Our Benefits Include:

• Professional development growth opportunities through in-house classes and over 150 Web-based training courses
• An educational assistance program to financially help employees seeking continuing education
• Medical, Life and Personal Accident Insurance benefit for employees. Medical insurance also cover employee’s dependents (spouses, children and dependent parents)
• Life insurance for protection of employees’ families
• Personal accident insurance for protection of employees and their families

• Personal Loan Assistance

• Transport Facility

• Library

• Employee Stock Investment Plan (ESIP)
• 12 weeks Paternity leave
• Onsite fitness center, recreation center, and cafeteria
• Child day care facility for women employees
• Cricket grounds and gymnasium
• Health Center with doctor availability
• HDFC ATM on the campus
• Learn more about the wide range of benefits we offer at Franklin Templeton

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. 
 
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