Hedge Fund Software Developer
Carlson Capital, L.P. · Dallas, TX
- On site
- Full-time
- $150,000 / year
- Dallas, TX
Job highlights
- Develop front-office systems for investment platform.
- Collaborate with investment and tech teams.
- Design scalable applications and integrations.
- Support real-time analytics and production issues.
- Full-time, in-office role with high visibility.
About the role
Front Office Application Developer (Mid/Senior Level)
We are seeking a highly motivated Front Office Application Developer to join our investment technology team supporting a long/short equity relative value investment platform. This individual will work closely with senior investment professionals, including the CIO, sector specialists, risk, operations, and technology teams to design, develop, and support critical front-office systems used in daily investment and portfolio management workflows. This is a highly visible role with direct exposure to the investment process and significant ownership opportunities across architecture, application development, integrations, analytics infrastructure, and business-critical tooling. The ideal candidate combines strong software engineering skills with practical experience supporting front-office investment workflows in a fast-paced buy-side or sell-side environment.
Responsibilities
You will be expected to work closely with development, investment, trading, risk, middle office, and operations teams.
Key Responsibilities Include
- Design, develop, maintain, and support the firm’s front-office portfolio management and analytics systems
- Build scalable applications and services supporting portfolio construction, idea generation, exposure analysis, risk management, and investment workflows
- Work directly with senior investment professionals to gather requirements and deliver solutions aligned with business needs
- Architect and implement integrations between in-house systems and third-party platforms, market data providers, and research systems
- Develop and maintain APIs and distributed services supporting internal applications and analytics infrastructure
- Support near real-time portfolio analytics and investment monitoring workflows
- Participate in system architecture decisions and contribute to the long-term evolution of the firm’s technology platform
- Troubleshoot and resolve production issues across application, database, and data integration layers
- Optimize SQL queries, application performance, and data processing workflows
- Collaborate with risk and analytics teams supporting Python-based analytics infrastructure
- Contribute to operational stability during trading hours and respond to critical production incidents when required
- Lead or independently execute technology projects from requirements gathering through deployment and support
- Mentor junior developers and contribute to engineering best practices where appropriate
Required Qualifications
- Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical discipline (or equivalent practical experience)
- 5+ years of professional software development experience in financial services or investment technology environments
- Strong understanding of equities markets and front-office investment workflows
- Experience working with portfolio management systems (PMS), OMS/EOMS platforms, risk systems, or similar front-office platforms
- Experience interacting directly with front-office users including portfolio managers, analysts, traders, or risk teams
- Strong understanding of trade lifecycle, portfolio analytics, exposure management, and investment operations concepts
Technical Skills
Required
- Strong C# /.NET development experience
- Strong SQL development skills with experience in SQL Server
- Experience designing and consuming RESTful APIs
- Experience building distributed or event-driven applications
- Experience troubleshooting and supporting production systems in business-critical environments
- Strong understanding of application architecture and software design principles
Preferred
- Angular or modern web application development experience
- Experience with Redis or similar messaging/caching technologies
- Experience supporting near real-time analytics or portfolio monitoring systems
- Familiarity with Python-based analytics environments
- Experience integrating with market data providers and third-party financial systems such as CapIQ, S&P, Eze, broker research platforms, or similar vendors
- Experience in buy-side or sell-side front-office technology environments
Candidate Profile
The Successful Candidate Will Demonstrate
- Strong ownership mentality and accountability
- Pragmatic problem-solving skills
- Maturity and professionalism in high-pressure environments
- Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Comfort operating independently in a lean, fast-moving organization
- Strong attention to detail and operational reliability
- Desire to work closely with investment professionals and understand the investment process
Working Environment
Fully in-office role. High visibility and direct interaction with senior investment professionals. Hands-on engineering environment with significant autonomy and responsibility. Competitive compensation and benefits package.
Key skills/competency
- Front Office Application Development
- C# .NET
- SQL Server
- RESTful APIs
- Distributed Systems
- Financial Services
- Investment Technology
- Portfolio Management Systems
- Risk Management
- Agile Development
Skills & topics
- Front Office Developer
- Software Engineer
- C#
- .NET
- SQL Server
- API Development
- Financial Services
- Investment Technology
- Portfolio Management
- Risk Management
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight C#/.NET, SQL Server, API, and financial services experience.
- Showcase front-office knowledge: Emphasize PMS, OMS, risk systems, and trade lifecycle understanding.
- Prepare for technical interviews: Be ready to discuss C#/.NET, SQL, API design, and distributed systems.
- Demonstrate problem-solving: Share examples of troubleshooting production issues and optimizing performance.
- Express ownership and collaboration: Highlight your ability to work with investment professionals and take initiative.
Technical preparation
Master C#/.NET and SQL Server fundamentals.,Practice designing and consuming RESTful APIs.,Understand distributed systems and event-driven architecture.,Review financial markets and trade lifecycle concepts.
Behavioral questions
Describe a complex production issue you resolved.,How do you take ownership of a project?,How do you collaborate with non-technical stakeholders?,Share an example of pragmatic problem-solving.
Frequently asked questions
- What are the primary responsibilities of a Front Office Software Developer at Carlson Capital, L.P.?
- The Front Office Software Developer at Carlson Capital, L.P. is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining critical front-office systems. This includes building scalable applications for portfolio construction, idea generation, risk management, and supporting real-time analytics. You will also architect integrations, troubleshoot production issues, and collaborate closely with investment and technology teams.
- What technical skills are most important for this Front Office Software Developer role at Carlson Capital, L.P.?
- Strong C#/.NET development experience and robust SQL Server skills are essential. Experience with RESTful APIs, distributed/event-driven applications, and troubleshooting production systems is also required. Familiarity with Angular, Redis, and Python for analytics is preferred.
- What kind of experience is expected for a Mid/Senior Level Front Office Software Developer at Carlson Capital, L.P.?
- We are looking for candidates with at least 5 years of professional software development experience, preferably in financial services. A deep understanding of equities markets, front-office investment workflows, portfolio management systems (PMS), OMS/EOMS, and risk systems is crucial. Direct interaction experience with portfolio managers, traders, and analysts is highly valued.
- How does Carlson Capital, L.P. support the professional growth of its Front Office Software Developers?
- This role offers significant ownership opportunities across architecture, development, and integrations. You will work directly with senior investment professionals, gaining exposure to the investment process. There are opportunities to lead projects, mentor junior developers, and contribute to engineering best practices in a hands-on, autonomous environment.
- What is the work environment like for a Front Office Software Developer at Carlson Capital, L.P.?
- This is a fully in-office role with high visibility and direct interaction with senior investment professionals. The environment is hands-on, offering significant autonomy and responsibility. Carlson Capital, L.P. provides a competitive compensation and benefits package for its technology team.
- How can I best prepare my resume for the Front Office Software Developer position at Carlson Capital, L.P.?
- To best prepare your resume for the Front Office Software Developer role at Carlson Capital, L.P., ensure you clearly highlight your C#/.NET and SQL Server expertise. Detail any experience with portfolio management systems, order management systems, risk systems, and direct interaction with front-office users like portfolio managers and traders. Quantify your achievements in previous roles, especially those related to application development, system support, and performance optimization.