Lead Tech Investment Services Tech

The D. E. Shaw group is a global investment and technology development firm with more than $100 billion in investment capital as of June 1, 2026, and offices in North America, Europe, and Asia. Since our founding in 1988, our firm has earned an international reputation for successful investing based on innovation, careful risk management, and the quality and depth of our staff. We have a significant presence in the world's capital markets, investing in a wide range of companies and financial instruments in both developed and developing economies.

We are looking for exceptional programmers with good problem-solving and design skills to join the Investment Services Tech team based out of Hyderabad/Bengaluru/Gurugram. The team handles technology for Finance and Operations business units, supporting post-trade activities, trade accounting, portfolio accounting, management company accounting, fund accounting, tax, senior management compensation, regulatory, and investor reporting activities. This role offers a comprehensive and dynamic environment, focusing on developing products that address efficiency and scalability challenges.

WHAT YOU'LL DO DAY-TO-DAY:

In this role, you will be collaborating with product managers and middle back-office business teams to understand the technology landscape and identify pain points in post-trade functions that require technology solutions. Your responsibilities will include developing technical solutions, evaluating technologies, and presenting technology architecture. You will lead the design and development of robust, high-performance software applications for middle back-office teams, including data layers, data quality review and sign-off workflow tools, data analysis tools, and reporting frameworks. Furthermore, you will serve as a technical mentor to software developers, conduct design and code reviews, and drive technical execution while collaborating closely with stakeholders. Finally, as a techno-functional expert, you will work with cross-functional teams, develop business understanding, conduct technical reviews, analyze product usage and feedback, and drive the technical implementation of product launches.

WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR:

The ideal candidate should hold-

Basic qualifications:

• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in Computer Science or a related field with 5 to 8 years of work experience
• A thorough understanding of software development principles, quantitative abilities, data structures, architecture, design patterns, and agile methodologies
• Attention to detail, effectiveness in interdisciplinary teams, and the ability to work independently with focus and discipline
• Excellent problem-solving skills, analytical skills, and a passion for technology
• Exceptional communication, creative and strategic thinking skills, and technical expertise to communicate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
  
  

Interested candidates can apply through our website: https://www.deshawindia.com/recruit/jobs/Ads/Link/LeadInvTechSept26

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The Firm offers excellent benefits, a casual, collegial working environment, and an attractive compensation package. For further information about our recruitment process, including how applicant data will be processed, please visit https://www.deshawindia.com/careers

Members of the D. E. Shaw group do not discriminate in employment matters on the basis of sex, race, colour, caste, creed, religion, pregnancy, national origin, age, military service eligibility, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or any other protected class.

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