IT Architecture Specialist | PGIM Private Capital

at  PGIM

As the Global Asset Management business of Prudential, we’re always looking for ways to improve financial services. We’re passionate about making a meaningful impact - touching the lives of millions and solving financial challenges in an ever-changing world.
We also believe talent is key to achieving our vision and are intentional about building a culture on respect and collaboration. When you join PGIM, you’ll unlock a motivating and impactful career - all while growing your skills and advancing your profession at one of the world’s leading global asset managers!
If you’re not afraid to think differently and challenge the status quo, come and be a part of a dedicated team that’s investing in your future by shaping tomorrow today.
At PGIM, You Can!

AS PART OF THE PGIM PRIVATE CAPITAL (PPC) INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY & SERVICES TEAM, WE SUPPORT PGIM PRIVATE CAPITAL WITH BOTH VENDOR AND INTERNALLY DESIGNED APPLICATIONS, PROCESSES AND REPORTING. WE ARE LOOKING FOR A SEASONED, HANDS-ON TECHNOLOGIST WITH A STRONG BACKGROUND IN DESIGNING AND BUILDING MODULAR, SCALABLE, AND INTUITIVE SYSTEMS USING VARIOUS TECHNOLOGIES TO SUPPORT OUR TEAM. YOU WILL SHOWCASE YOUR SUCCESS THROUGH COLLABORATION, OWNERSHIP AND INNOVATION. YOUR KNOWLEDGE IN EMERGING TRENDS AND PRACTICES WILL EVOKE STIMULATING DISCUSSIONS AROUND OPTIMIZATION AND CHANGE TO HELP KEEP OUR COMPETITIVE EDGE. THIS REWARDING OPPORTUNITY WILL ENABLE YOU TO HAVE AN IMPACT IN OUR ORGANIZATION, SO IF THIS SOUNDS EXCITING, THEN PGIM PRIVATE CAPITAL MIGHT BE YOUR PLACE.

What you will do

• Troubleshoot and resolve support issues as needed
• Analyze business requirements and help to determine implementation strategies
• Build and maintain positive relationships with Information Technology team and business partners
• Manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
• Leverage past experience to resolve problems or generate new ideas
• Perform adequate unit testing on developed code
• Contribute in building solution architecture proposals, design discussions, and code reviews
• Provide technical support for production issues resulting from new deployments or other scenarios, and implementing fixes to prevent future outages

What you can expect

• Create, enhance, and support internally developed applications that support PPC’s overall investment process by providing the capability to capture key information, enable workflows and approvals, and expose data through reporting and analytics tools.
• Be part of a team that works with Business Analysts, Investment Professionals, Operations, Quality Assurance Testers and other System Professionals.
• Provide comprehensive consultation on all phases of the project development cycle, work closely with other members of the development team, help translate business requirements into technical solutions, and assist with identifying and steering the direction and selection of platforms, languages, and tools.
• Create generic, reusable code stacks when appropriate and/or integrate purchased solutions.
• Document, unit test, and provide on-going support for the applications.
• Work closely with management to help formulate strategic architectural decisions which will support current and future business needs, and influence the technical direction of system implementations.
• Knowledge of design patterns, best practices, and Software Development Lifecycle is required.

What you will bring

• Experience working on development of web-based and distributed applications
• Excellent ability working with various front-end technologies: C# .NET, ASP.NET, AJAX, HTML, JavaScript/Jquery
• You love database design, development, integration, and reporting (primarily SQL Server - SSIS and SSRS are a plus)
• Experience with Service Oriented Architecture (Web API, WCF, etc.)

• Experience with SalesForce/Force.com development is requiredBachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent work experience

What will set you apart?

• Knowledge of development methodologies (Agile, Scrum, etc.) is a plus
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to effectively troubleshoot and perform root-cause analysis
• Experience with architecture, design, and development of ASP.NET web application

PGIM PRIVATE CAPITAL IS THE PRIVATE CAPITAL INVESTMENT ARM OF PGIM AND ONE OF THE LARGEST PRIVATE DEBT INVESTORS IN THE WORLD ACROSS MORE THAN 1,000 COMPANIES GLOBALLY. PGIM PRIVATE CAPITAL INVESTS ANNUALLY IN PRIVATELY PLACED SENIOR AND MEZZANINE FINANCINGS WITH MIDDLE-MARKET COMPANIES. OUR EXPERTISE, ANALYSIS, AND EXPERIENCE DRIVE EVERYTHING WE DO. WE STRATEGICALLY TARGET SELECT GLOBAL MARKETS TO OFFER UNIQUE DEAL FLOW TO INVESTORS AND PROSPECTIVE ISSUERS. OUR TEAM IS COMPRISED OF BRIGHT, FOCUSED PROFESSIONALS WHO COLLABORATE AT ALL LEVELS TO MANAGE ORIGINATIONS AND A PRIVATE DEBT PORTFOLIO ACROSS INVESTMENT GRADE, HIGH YIELD, AND MEZZANINE INVESTMENTS. WE INVEST IN THE POTENTIAL OF OUR EMPLOYEES BY OFFERING THEM LARGE-SCOPE, SMALL-TEAM EMPHASIS ON COLLABORATION, AND COMMITMENT TO A HEALTHY BALANCE BETWEEN A PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL LIFE. WE CHALLENGE YOU AS AN INDIVIDUAL SO YOU CAN MAKE REAL CONTRIBUTIONS WHILE YOU GROW YOUR CAPABILITIES.

Our team is comprised of bright, focused professionals who collaborate at all levels to manage originations and a private debt portfolio across investment grade, high yield, and mezzanine investments. We invest in the potential of our employees by offering them large-scope, small-team emphasis on collaboration, and commitment to a healthy balance between a professional and personal life. We challenge you as an individual so you can make real contributions while you grow your capabilities.
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*PGIM WELCOMES ALL APPLICANTS, EVEN IF YOU DON’T MEET EVERY REQUIREMENT. IF YOUR SKILLS ALIGN WITH THE ROLE, WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO APPLY.

What we offer you

• Health Insurance: PGIM Ireland partner with Laya and BUPA to provide health insurance schemes that cover eligible employees day to day medical and hospital expenses.
• Annual Leave of 23 days at full pay.
• Pension Scheme: Members of the scheme can contribute up to 6% of salary per annum and PGIM Ireland matches contributions up to 6% of salary. Members can also make voluntary contributions to the scheme.
• Annual Bonus Programme & Shop LK Vouchers: Along with an annual bonus employees are rewarded with Shop LK vouchers which are paid tax free.
• Life Assurance: fully paid by PGIM Ireland, employees are covered from their start date and beneficiaries are provided with a lump sum of four times an employee’s salary.
• Education Assistance: PGIM Ireland have an Education Assistance Programme that reimburses eligible employees for furthering their education.

What you will do

• Troubleshoot and resolve support issues as needed
• Analyze business requirements and help to determine implementation strategies
• Build and maintain positive relationships with Information Technology team and business partners
• Manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
• Leverage past experience to resolve problems or generate new ideas
• Perform adequate unit testing on developed code
• Contribute in building solution architecture proposals, design discussions, and code reviews
• Provide technical support for production issues resulting from new deployments or other scenarios, and implementing fixes to prevent future outage