Senior Software Engineer
SEI
Chicago, IL · Posted October 29, 2026
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About the job
We are looking for a passionate Senior Full Stack Software Engineer, who is ready to work on the cutting edge of FinTech software solutions. You will be joining our team of experts to build the next generation of alternative investments platforms. You will engineer solutions to challenging and meaningful problems, with the ultimate goal of expanding and enhancing the solutions suite. You should possess solid software development and programming skills, have a sound understanding of engineering best practices and have learned to be proficient with the latest AI workflows and tools. Additionally, you must have excellent communication skills, since you will be working with sales and support teams as well as 3rd party API development teams.
What you will do:
You will be writing code across all tiers of our application using technologies like Angular, Typescript, Javascript, Golang and Snaplogic.
You will be writing RESTFul APIs in an event driven microservice architecture using Node.js
You will participate in all the design meetings and agile ceremonies that you and the team conduct
You’ll work with embedded product managers and software testers to take a holistic approach to your software development.
What we need from you:
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or a related field
A minimum of 7 years of experience working on a multi-tiered application infrastructure that can design, develop and deliver cloud-based solutions.
Demonstrated experience with the following: Java or Golang, JavaScript/TypeScript, SASS, HTML, Angular, Snaplogic, Kafka and Node.js.
Hands on coding experience with AI tooling such as Codex, Windsurf or Claude Code
Deep understanding of Agile development best practices such as TDD and continuous delivery, and experience with cybersecurity best practices for application development
Be able to apply your system design experience to drive rapid development using LLM based workflows
What we would like from you:
Team player with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to listen,
articulate, facilitate and advocate.
Love of technology and an eye for applying it to existing and upcoming challenges and opportunities.
Exposure to the capital markets and investing
Someone who will embody our SEI Values of courage, integrity, collaboration, inclusion, connection and fun.
This team follows a hybrid schedule and work 3 days in the office.
The base salary pay for this role is $130,000 - $150,000 per year.
This position will also be eligible to earn a discretionary bonus each year, subject to company approval.
SEI’s competitive advantage:
To help you stay energized, engaged and inspired, we offer a wide range of benefits including comprehensive care for your physical and mental well-being, a strong retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, support for working parents and flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) so you can relax, recharge and be there for the people you care about.
Benefits include healthcare (medical, dental, vision, prescription, wellness, EAP, FSA), life and disability insurance (premiums paid for base coverage), 401(k) match, education assistance, commuter benefits, up to 11 paid holidays/year, 21 days PTO/year pro-rated for new hires which increases over time, paid parental leave, back-up childcare arrangements, paid volunteer days, a discounted stock purchase plan, investment options, access to thriving employee networks and more.
We are a technology and asset management company delivering on our promise of building brave futures (SM)—for our clients, our communities, and ourselves. Come build your brave future at SEI.
The position title reflected in this job description is aligned with SEI's current internal job architecture. As part of SEI's role and career framework, internal job titles may not directly correspond to external market titles and may differ from titles previously assigned during an employee's tenure or at the time of hire.
SEI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and so much more…
After over 50 years in business, SEI remains a leading global provider of investment processing, investment management, and investment operations solutions. Reflecting our experience within financial services and financial technology our offices encompass an open floor plan and numerous art installations designed to encourage innovation and creativity in our workforce. We recognize that our people are our most valuable asset and that a healthy, happy, and motivated workforce is key to our continued growth. At SEI, we’re (literally) invested in your success. We offer our employees paid parental leave, back-up childcare arrangements, paid volunteer days, education assistance and access to thriving employee networks.
SEI is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
AI Acceptable Use in the application and interview process:
SEI acknowledges the growing integration of artificial intelligence (AI) tools into individuals’ personal and professional lives. If you intend to incorporate the use of any AI tools at any stage of the application and/or interview process, please ensure you have reviewed and adhere to our AI use guidelines .