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T Rowe Price

Lead Software Engineer

Owings Mills, MD · On-site

Rowe Price Associates, Inc. seeks a Lead Software Engineer in Owings Mills, MD to lead and implement technology solutions for a large Software Test Automation team and: * Design and develop Software ...

Red Arch Solutions

Software Engineer

Woodstock, MD · On-site

The Software Engineer develops, maintains, and enhances complex and diverse software systems (e.g., processing- intensive analytics, novel algorithm development, manipulation of extremely large data ...

Existx, Inc

Software Engineer

Baltimore, MD · On-site

Our team of software and systems engineers bring experience working with cutting-edge advancements in cryptography, cyber-physical systems, MBSE, and formal methods. We don't consult and leave. We ...

Existx, Inc

Software Engineer

Baltimore, MD · On-site

Our team of software and systems engineers bring experience working with cutting-edge advancements in cryptography, cyber-physical systems, MBSE, and formal methods. We don't consult and leave. We ...

Valmet

Software Engineer

Owings Mills, MD · On-site

Valmet is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to support and enhance our legacy Distributed Control System (DCS) software solutions. In this role, you will combine technical expertise, customer ...

Valmet

Software Engineer

Owings Mills, MD · On-site

Valmet is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to support and enhance our legacy Distributed Control System (DCS) software solutions. In this role, you will combine technical expertise, customer ...

Digital Remedy

Software Engineer

Hunt Valley, MD · On-site

$86K - $115K/yr

Sinclair has an exciting opportunity for a Software Engineer to join our enterprise solutions organization! Our enterprise solutions team is the technological backbone of our corporate processes ...

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An associate software engineer works with a team of engineering professionals and developers to improve existing software or design new applications. As an associate software engineer, your job duties include coding software, coordinating with hardware engineers to ensure that different types of technology can run the software, and helping the QA team to test software before release. Typical qualifications for the career include a bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field and relevant technical experience with software applications. You also need excellent communication, coding, and analytical problem-solving skills, as well as the ability to work as part of a team.

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Associate Software Engineers often encounter challenges such as adapting to larger, more complex codebases and learning to work within established development workflows. Unlike academic projects, real-world development involves collaboration with cross-functional teams, adhering to coding standards, and following agile processes. Additionally, balancing learning new technologies with delivering features on tight deadlines can be demanding. However, support from mentors and structured onboarding programs usually helps smooth this transition.

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2025 Global Technology - Associate Software Engineer

Owings Mills, MD • Hybrid

T Rowe Price
Funds, Trusts and Financial Programs • 5 - 10K employees

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Job description

Associate Software Engineer

For 80 years, T. Rowe Price has changed the investment management industry by delivering world-class service and guidance to individuals and institutions around the globe. Our shared values enable us to create a dynamic workplace that cultivates high achievement from diverse professionals in a variety of disciplines. Built on a tradition of integrity, we are committed to our clients and employees and focused on sustained growth and success.

We're seeking dedicated software engineers to help build the next generation of platforms and applications. If you are looking to design cloud- based architectures, deliver impactful user experiences across the web and mobile devices, and learn about the finance industry along the way, then we want you! This is a chance to create an impact on our business as a part of a broader technology transformation and gain experience in cloud-based solutions, data architecture, and business solution architecture!

Program Structure:

The Technology program focuses on developing foundational skills to equip our early talent associates with the tools to be the future leaders of the organization. The program is non-rotational, with direct placement into a functional area based on your skillset and business unit needs. The program will focus on the pillars of education, exposure, experience, and engagement, which would include customized learning curriculum, exposure to senior leadership, community service projects, assigned mentors, and social activities.

Role Summary & Job Responsibilities:

You will be placed within a specific department within Technology. As an Associate Software Engineer you will:

  • Support part of the software development process: Design, develop, modify, adapt and implement short- and long-term solutions to information technology needs through new and existing applications, systems, databases and applications infrastructure

  • Review and interpret system requirements and business processes

  • Code, test, debug and implement software solutions

  • Recommend technical solutions based on partnership with our senior engineers

  • Implement automated testing

  • Work with existing data models and schemas

  • Apply strong logic and reasoning capabilities

  • Build industry knowledge to support the software development activities and understand the work of the team.

Areas of Interest:

  • Software Engineering (Java, JavaScript, Python, SQL, Git, CI/CD, Docker)

  • Mobile Application Development (iOS/Swift, Android/Java, Apple Testflight, Google Firebase)

  • Cloud Computing (Amazon Web Services: Development and Operations, Systems Administration, App Support)

  • Operating Systems (Linux)

  • Machine learning

FINRA licenses are not required and will not be supported for this role.

Required Qualifications

  • Full time student with an expected graduation date of December 2024 - May/June 2025.

  • Minimum GPA: 3.00 overall

  • Major: Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering

  • Cognizant of relevant and modern software methodologies (e.g., Scrum) and understands their role as part of software delivery team

  • Actively seeks feedback and mentorship to improve technical skills (e.g., through submitting work for code review)

  • Demonstrate competence in at least one programming language or technology

  • A commitment to continuous learning and development

Opportunities are available in Owings Mills, MD and Baltimore, MD.

This role is eligible for remote work up to three days a week.

T. Rowe Price is committed to providing our associates with a comprehensive total rewards benefit program, including wellness, retirement and quality-of-life benefits. Please view What We Offer to see what's available to you.

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