Software Engineer, Short Term Technology

Job title: Software Engineer, Short Term Technology

About the Role We are looking for a Java Back-End Developer to join PIMCO's Short-Term Desk Technology team. The role focuses on building the next generation of trading and cash management systems, modernizing existing platforms, developing cloud-native services, and contributing to the broader migration to AWS, with close collaboration with front-office stakeholders across Short Term, Cash, and Collateral desks.

What You'll Do

• Design, build, and maintain high-quality scalable microservices using Java 21 and modern frameworks
• Develop new functionality while evolving existing components with clean, maintainable, well-tested code
• Apply TDD, good CI/CD practices, and strong engineering standards
• Contribute to cloud modernization by building containerized, cloud-ready services; work with AWS services (Lambda, EKS, RDS, S3, MSK)
• Improve observability through metrics, tracing, and logging
• Use applied AI tooling (GitHub Copilot, MCP servers, and LLMs) to accelerate development and testing
• Collaborate directly with portfolio managers, traders, and operations to deliver high-impact solutions
• Translate front-office workflows into robust, performant technical designs; participate in migrating away from legacy environments toward AWS

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years of strong experience with Java (preferably Java 17+; ideally Java 21) and back-end development
• Familiarity with microservices, REST APIs, and event-driven architectures; some exposure to AWS or cloud-native concepts (containers, CI/CD, infrastructure as code)
• Interest or experience in using AI tools to boost productivity (code generation, test creation, documentation, etc.)
• A proactive mindset, eagerness to learn, and ability to work in a fast-moving front-office environment
• Strong communication skills and desire to partner closely with business users

Nice to Have

• Experience with AWS services: Lambda, EKS, RDS, S3, MSK
• Knowledge of containerization and cloud migration projects
• Familiarity with observability tooling and practices
• Experience with GitHub Copilot, MCP servers, and LLMs

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary range: $125,000 – $240,000 per year, with discretionary bonus
• Education reimbursements and ongoing training in technology, communication, and diversity & inclusion
• A collaborative, high-performance culture with opportunities to own designs from conception to production