Software Solutions Engineer

Company

Federal Reserve Bank of New York

When you work at the New York Fed, you have the opportunity to make an impact in our communities and across the nation.

Our mission-driven, curious, and dedicated colleagues apply their diverse perspectives and unique talents to support the strength of the U.S.

economy and stability of the global financial system.

At the Bank, we work full-time onsite with our teams.

We believe being physically together allows us to draw on our collective strengths, while recognizing that the ability to work flexibly from time to time remains important to achieving our mission.

Our Unique Work: 

The New York Innovation Center (NYIC) conducts technological research, experimentation, and prototyping to generate insights into high-value central-bank-related opportunities.

As a group within the New York Fed, the NYIC informs leaders, researchers, and the public about potential applications of new financial technologies in central banking.   

 

How You’ll Make an Impact as a Software Solutions Engineer


* Collaborate with cross-functional teams including architects, designers, engineers, product managers, and business strategists on research and development initiatives 



* Support the NYIC team in defining and achieving strategic objectives and key results (OKRs) 



* Develop comprehensive business cases, implementation roadmaps, and performance metrics to drive strategic execution 



* Lead innovation through technical research, proof-of-concept development, experimentation, and data-driven analysis 



* Architect and implement scalable, high-performance applications and libraries with industry best practices for security and reliability 



* Contribute to technical decision-making and system architecture evolution 



* Maintain exceptional code quality standards with proper documentation and testing 



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The Unique Skill Sets We’re Looking For 


* Demonstrated expertise in computer science fundamentals including algorithms, data structures, and system design 



* Advanced proficiency in one or more programming languages such as C++, Python, Go, Rust, or JavaScript 



* Exceptional analytical capabilities for complex problem decomposition, hypothesis testing, and developing compelling narratives based on findings 



* Proven track record of independent problem-solving while also thriving in collaborative team environments 



* Outstanding communication skills with ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions and explain complex concepts to non-technical stakeholders 



* Passionate about continuous learning with demonstrated ability to quickly master new programming languages, frameworks, and methodologies 



* Experience with Agile development methodologies (Scrum/Kanban) and project management tools 



* Knowledge of cloud infrastructure automation using IaC tools (Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible) acr...