Senior IT Engineer - Aegon AM

Job Description Summary

Aegon Asset Management (Aegon AM) is a leading global investor. Our 350+ investment professionals manage and advise on assets of US $446 billion for a global client base of pension plans, public funds, insurance companies, banks, wealth managers, family offices and foundations.

We organize our firm around four investment platforms: fixed income, real assets, equities and multi-asset & solutions, which includes a fiduciary and multi-manager business. Each investment platform has dedicated teams with deep asset-class expertise, organized globally and committed to maximizing client benefit from their specialist areas.

We are an international business: Our 1,130 employees work from 16 locations across Europe, the Americas and Asia. We share a common belief in fundamental, research-driven active management, underpinned by effective risk management and a commitment to responsible investment.

Position Overview:

Senior IT Engineers are responsible for delivering high-quality, solution-focused technology outcomes across the full delivery lifecycle. They leverage their in-depth knowledge of their discipline to cross-functional delivery teams, they bring technical depth, business awareness, and collaborative agility to support the development, testing, and deployment of solutions that meet business needs. This role involves resolving problems using existing solutions, occasionally leading small project / initiative teams, and providing guidance to junior staff.

Job Description

PLEASE NOTE: Applicants must possess legal authorization to work for our company in the U.S. without the need for immigration sponsorship or otherwise serving as an employer of record for immigration employment purposes. At this time, this role is not eligible for immigration-related employment authorization sponsorship.

Responsibilities:

• Deliver solutions across the full DevSecOps lifecycle, from design through to deployment and support. 
• Collaborate with Product Owners and Business Analysts to understand business outcomes and translate them into technical solutions. 
• Develop, test, and maintain applications and platforms aligned to factory priorities. 
• Engage directly with business stakeholders to validate solution options and share proof-of-concept code. 
• Apply engineering best practices, including CI/CD, automated testing, and secure coding standards. 
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of delivery processes and team performance. 
• Participate in incident resolution and support activities (3rd Line), ensuring reliability and performance of factory-owned applications. 
• Maintain awareness of emerging technologies and contribute to innovation within the factory. 
• Support the Engineering Manager and Factory Tech Lead with technical advice and input into factory-level decisions. 
• Manage data privacy risks and ensure compliance with company policy regarding the processing of personal and/or other sensitive data.

Required Qualifications:

• A degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Proven experience in software development, infrastructure engineering, or platform operations within agile delivery environments.
• Hands-on experience with DevSecOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and secure coding.
• Certifications in relevant technologies, cloud platforms, or agile methodologies (e.g. AWS, Azure, Scrum) are desirable but not essential.
• Background in financial services or asset management preferred. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Experience with modern .NET development (preferably .NET 8+), including C#, ASP.NET Core, and REST.
• Proficiency in SQL and database development, including design, performance tuning, optimization, and troubleshooting.
• Experience with AWS services, including EC2, Lambda, API Gateway, IAM, and Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform.
• Experience with Oracle-based applications, including development and support of PL/SQL packages, stored procedures, functions, and triggers, as well as data analysis, performance tuning, and troubleshooting of complex database solutions.

Job and compensation levels depend upon an applicant’s qualifications including the extent of candidate’s relevant experience and other job-related factors and will be determined by hiring supervisors/managers and HR.

At Aegon Asset Management, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We are more than a global Asset Management firm – we are a people business, and we recognize that delivering excellent client outcomes comes from embracing diverse perspectives. We value diversity in the full range of human uniqueness without limitation including race, gender, ability, language, culture, beliefs, age, origin, background, perspectives and experiences.

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Why Work for Us

At Aegon Asset Management, we invest in You.

Our people are our greatest asset; with a competitive rewards program including incentive compensation, health and wellness benefits, retirement programs, and learning and development opportunities, our employees are engaged and empowered.  Come be a part of driving our success!

Equal Opportunity Employer:

AEGON USA Realty Advisors, LLC, is an Equal Employment Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate against any applicant or employee because of age, religion, sex, gender identity, genetic information, race, color, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, participation in the uniformed services (e.g. U.S. Armed Forces, National Guard), physical or mental disability, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local equal employment opportunities laws.

Applicants with physical or mental disabilities may be entitled to a form of reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state and local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will insure equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on the Aegon Companies. Please contact: applicantsupport@aegonusa.com if you are a job seeker with a disability, or are assisting someone with a disability, and require assistance to apply for one of our jobs.

Technical Assistance:

If you experience technical problems during the application process, please email applicantsupport@aegonusa.com.