Software Engineer, Backend Developer

Location: New York

## Software Engineer Apply locations:
Stamford, Connecticut, United States of America:
New York City, New York, United States of America time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted 7 Days Agojob requisition :
867360

At Franklin Templeton, we’re advancing our industry forward by developing new and innovative ways to help our clients achieve their investment goals. Our dynamic firm spans asset management, wealth management, and fintech, offering many ways to help investors make progress toward their goals. Our talented teams working around the globe bring expertise that’s both broad and unique. From our welcoming, inclusive, and flexible culture to our global and diverse business, we provide opportunities to help you reach your potential while helping our clients reach theirs.
** Come join us in delivering better outcomes for our clients around the world!**#
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* Job Summary:

**# We are seeking a motivated and adaptable Software Engineer to join our team and support a mix of existing and evolving systems. This role is ideal for an engineer early in their career or at the mid‐level who enjoys problem solving, learning how systems work end‐to‐end, and working with both modern and legacy technologies.

You will contribute to the development, enhancement, and support of business‐critical applications, including systems built using Windows batch scripting, Oracle PL/SQL, and C# .NET Win Forms. Success in this role requires curiosity, strong troubleshooting skills, and a willingness to learn and maintain older technologies while helping modernize solutions over time.#
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* Key Responsibilities:

*** Develop, maintain, and enhance existing applications built with C# .NET Win Forms, Oracle PL/SQL, and Windows batch scripts
* Analyze, troubleshoot, and resolve application issues across multiple layers (UI, application logic, database, and batch processes)
* Collaborate with senior engineers to understand system architecture, business logic, and data flows
* Support production systems by investigating defects, performing root‐cause analysis, and implementing fixes
* Write and maintain clear technical documentation for code, processes, and system behavior
* Participate in code reviews and follow established development and quality standards
* Assist with incremental improvements and modernization efforts while ensuring system stability
* Work closely with business partners and IT teams to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions#
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* Required Qualifications:

*** Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience
* 1+ years of professional software development experience
* Working knowledge of a general‐purpose programming language (C#, Java, Python, or similar).
* Basic understanding of relational databases and SQL (Structured Query Language).
* Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to methodically diagnose issues
* Willingness and ability to learn and work with legacy technologies and systems
* Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment#
** Preferred

Skills:

*** Experience or exposure to one or more of the following:  + C# .NET Win Forms  + Oracle PL/SQL  + Windows batch scripting
* Experience supporting or maintaining existing production systems
* Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git, TFS, or similar)
* Understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and basic testing practices
* Interest in system modernization, refactoring, or technical debt reduction#
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* What We’re Looking For:

*** A strong problem solver who enjoys understanding how things work
* Someone who is patient, detail‐oriented, and comfortable working with complex or older codebases
* An engineer who values learning, documentation, and long‐term system reliability
* A team player who takes ownership of issues and follows them through to resolution#
** Why Join Us:
*** Opportunity to gain deep understanding of real‐world enterprise systems
* Hands‐on experience with both legacy and modern technologies
* Mentorship from experienced engineers
* A stable environment where thoughtful improvements are valued over constant rewrites…