Sr. Application Engineer- Software for Hedge Funds Job in San Francisco 94103, California Us
Advent Software, Inc.(NASDAQ:ADVS), the leading provider of automated solutions for investment professionals, is seeking an experienced financial securities industry professional to join the Geneva product development team.
Job Responsibilities
As a critical and central contributor to the development of future release versions of Geneva, Advent’s revolutionary global investment portfolio management application, assume the following responsibilities:
- Maintain deep understanding of application functionality and technical architecture, as well as knowledge of product positioning and target market.
- Participate in validation visits to clients and prospects on an as-needed basis.
- Write functional specifications including detailed description of proposed new features. Review functional specifications written by others.
- Participate in design meetings with developers to scope out implementation of features.
- Prioritize features based on business need and scope.
- Prepare development/QA project plans, including milestones and timeline for delivery; determine risks and contingency plans.
- Determine high-level functional test cases for QA; perform manual testing on an as-needed basis.
- Manage bug list and client requests on an on-going basis.
- As appropriate for the product, coordinate releases with other internal Advent departments.
- Communicate new features to Learning Products representative; review all documentation.
- Manage the beta process, including client preparation, on-site implementation, and technical support.
- Prepare and deliver new features training to Support.
- Handle escalated support incidents on an ongoing basis.
- Report on the development/QA team's status to development managers on regular basis.
- Serve as a point of contact for other departments (Client Support, Services, and Account Management).
- Additional responsibilities for Senior Application Engineers:
- Provide leadership for Application Engineering efforts on a particular product including: managing overall schedules, making judgment calls, resolving and/or escalating issues as needed, developing contingency plans, managing communications.
- Maintain working knowledge of other products and teams to identify and define cross product integration opportunities and plans.
- Proactive, strategic problem solver considering cross product/department/operational impacts of design/decisions.
- Serve as a mentor for other Application Engineers.
- Heavier involvement in design of features and future product planning.
Qualifications Requirements
- 5+ years experience as an Application Engineer or equivalent is required. Experience working on multiple product teams is preferred.
- Understanding of the software development cycle and the various groups involved is required. Deep knowledge of Advent’s Geneva and/or similar financial accounting product is highly preferred.
- Demonstrated project planning and management skills with strong organizational abilities and attention to detail are required.
- Must have proven successful experience managing betas and delivering on time. Experience across multiple release cycles is highly preferred.
- Working knowledge of networks, system architecture, databases, development, programming languages and environments is helpful.
- Proven experience designing practical and meaningful milestones
- Strong business skills and ability to quickly understand business processes. Ability to apply troubleshooting and analytical skills when resolving problems.
- Required individual characteristics:
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
- Strong client focus and professional demeanor.
- Strong communication skills, both written and oral.
- Team-oriented; ability to work effectively with a wide range of people and roles.
- Quickly learn and maintain knowledge of assigned product functionality and technology.
- Works well under pressure
- Willing to travel if required.
- Bachelor’s degree in a technical field is highly preferred.
The Geneva product development team at Advent Software is growing in support of the ongoing development of Geneva and the company's ambitious expansion plans. If you enjoy working with smart, success oriented people, for a company that both challenges and respects its professionals, and you've got what it takes to be a great Application Engineer, then apply today!
Why work for Advent?
- Experience
- 25+ years of successfully providing mission critical, reliable, trusted solutions to investment management organizations of all sizes
- Stability
- 4,500 clients worldwide with over $16 trillion managed with our systems
- Offices located in San Francisco, Jacksonville, New York, Boston, London, Amsterdam, Stockholm, Dubai and Beijing
- Innovation
- Commitment to innovation, which is inspired by client and industry needs
- Reputation
- Ranked in the top 15on the list of 100 Best Places to Work in the Bay Area by the San Francisco Business Times - 5th year in a row!
- Advent has made the San Francisco Business Times’ Top Corporate Philanthropists in the Greater Bay Area list 2009, 2010 and 2011
This is a full time, salaried staff position with Advent Software, Inc., where highly skilled professionals power the market in automated solutions for investment professionals. A competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package includes equity compensation, 401(k) w/match, employee stock purchase, and domestic partners coverage. For over 28 years, Advent has revolutionized professional money management. Join us as we shape the future of the financial services industry.
Principals only please. NO AGENCY CANDIDATES WILL BE CONSIDERED. Please apply direct to Advent. No phone calls please.
Advent Software, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse workforce.