Front Office Engineer Full Time NEW

Job Type: Contract (with potential for full-time)

Contract Length: 12 months

Pay Range: $86 – $90/hour

Start Date: ASAP

Location: Hybrid (3 days onsite in Boston, MA)

About The Opportunity

Our client, a leader in the investment management industry, is looking for a skilled Front Office Engineer to join their team for a 12-month engagement. This project involves driving the design and implementation of applications and proofs of concept to improve risk analysis, develop AI-enabled workflows, and enhance reporting systems. This is a high-impact role that requires a hands-on software architect who thrives as an individual contributor, capable of designing robust systems and scaling prototypes into production-ready applications to power complex investment decision-making.

Key Responsibilities & Deliverables

This role is focused on the successful completion of specific tasks and deliverables. Your responsibilities will include:

• Technical Leadership: Serve as the technical lead embedded within the Risk team, driving the design and implementation of small-scale applications and proofs of concept.
• Risk Infrastructure Development: Build robust, scalable systems and tools that power risk infrastructure, analytics, and decision-ready reporting.
• AI & Workflow Integration: Partner closely with risk analysts and investment teams to enhance their day-to-day use of AI, converting prototypes and research artifacts into technically sound, production-ready applications.
• Data Analysis & Processing: Develop efficient, robust code to process and analyze large financial datasets to support tactical investment decisions and risk strategy.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders to articulate complex technical ideas and deliver high-quality, reliable solutions.

Required Skills & Experience:

We are looking for someone with a proven track record of successful contract engagements. The ideal candidate will have:

• 5+ years of full-stack development experience, with deep expertise in Python (including libraries such as pandas and NumPy).
• Strong SQL skills, with experience manipulating large financial datasets and working with financial data platforms (e.g., Bloomberg, FactSet, Aladdin).
• Experience in front-end development and UX design, with a preference for Pythonic front-end and visualization libraries (e.g., Plotly, Dash).
• Proficiency with Version Control (Git) and Agentic Programming tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Claude).
• Solid understanding of financial markets and the multi-asset investment risk domain (e.g., fixed income, private equity).
• Practical experience in developing and maintaining models, tools, and reports that showcase an understanding of quantitative techniques, statistics, and econometrics.
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously, manage your own time effectively, and partner with business teams to deliver high-quality code.