Software Development Engineer

At PitchBook, a Morningstar company, we are always looking forward. We continue to innovate, evolve, and invest in ourselves to bring out the best in everyone. We’re deeply collaborative and thrive on the excitement, energy, and fun that reverberates throughout the company.Our extensive learning programs and mentorship opportunities help us create a culture of curiosity that pushes us to always find new solutions and better ways of doing things. The combination of a rapidly evolving industry and our high ambitions means there’s going to be some ambiguity along the way, but we excel when we challenge ourselves. We’re willing to take risks, fail fast, and do it all over again in the pursuit of excellence.If you have a good attitude and are willing to roll up your sleeves to get things done, PitchBook is the place for you.About The RoleAs a member of the Product and Engineering team at PitchBook, you will be part of a team of big thinkers, innovators, and problem solvers who strive to deepen the positive impact we have on our customers and our company every day. We value curiosity and the drive to find better ways of doing things. We thrive on customer empathy, which remains our focus when creating excellent customer experiences through product innovation.We know that greatness is achieved through collaboration and diverse points of view, so we work closely with partners around the globe. As a team, we assume positive intent in each other’s words and actions, value constructive discussions, and foster a respectful working environment built on integrity, growth, and business value. We invest heavily in our people, who are eager to learn and constantly improve. Join our team and grow with us!As a Software Development Engineer within the Product organization, you will be responsible for delivering the next suite of backend services that power the PitchBook platform. You will be essential in helping to build exceptional solutions relied upon and used by thousands of PitchBook customers every day and work with PitchBook professionals around the world with the collective goal of delighting our customers and growing our business.You will have the opportunity to solve a variety of challenges and issues, and the team will rely on you to exercise sound judgement to determine the appropriate action. You will continue to develop your expertise in the team’s domain and be expected to apply learned techniques to future challenges. You will collaborate with external and internal stakeholders of different roles and backgrounds with the goal to resolve mutual problems. You will also have the opportunity to provide technical guidance to less experienced peers.Lastly, you exhibit a growth mindset, are willing to solicit feedback, engage others with empathy, and help create a culture of belonging, teamwork, and purpose. If you love building customer-centric solutions, strive for excellence every day, are adaptable and focused, and believe work should be fun, come join us!Primary Job ResponsibilitiesDesign, develop, and maintain components of PitchBook’s platform services. Hands-on development will be an integral part of the responsibilitiesImplement well-designed, testable, and efficient code that meets product requirements, coding standards, performance, scalability, reliability, and the organization’s goals and principlesCollaborate with other engineers, product managers, and other internal stakeholders in an Agile environmentProvide technical guidance and perform code reviews for team membersDesign and deliver on small projects end-to-end with little to no guidanceProvide support to applications in production in terms of deployment, troubleshooting, and incident managementSupport the vision and values of the company through role modeling and encouraging desired behaviors Participate in various company initiatives and projects as requested Skills And QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a similar field3+ years of experience in Software Development or Engineering roles within a medium or large enterprise3+ years of experience with Java, Python, Go, or a similar object-oriented language1+ years of experience with infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g. Terraform, Puppet, Ansible, Chef)1+ years of experience with containers and orchestration platforms, including Kubernetes and DockerExperience working within a development team in an Agile environmentAbility to be a team-player who can also work independentlyProficiency in RESTful API designProficiency in GitOps and creation/management of CI/CD pipelinesExperienced with Amazon Web Services (AWS) and/or Google Cloud Platform (GCP)Experience with distributed, scalable microservices and event-driven architecturesExperience with data storage, replication, caching and search technologies, such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, MS SQL Server, Amazon RDS, GCP CloudSQL, Redis, Elasticsearch, and Lucene/SolrExcellent written and verbal communication skillsStrong problem-solving abilityFamiliarity with architecture trade-off analysis methods and domain-driven design preferredProficiency with the Microsoft Office suite including in-depth knowledge of Outlook, Word, and Excel with the ability to pick up new systems and software easilyMust be authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the futureBenefits + Compensation at PitchBook:Physical HealthComprehensive health benefitsAdditional medical wellness incentivesSTD, LTD, AD&D, and life insuranceEmotional HealthPaid sabbatical program after four yearsPaid family and paternity leaveAnnual educational stipendAbility to apply for tuition reimbursementCFA exam stipendRobust training programs on industry and soft skillsEmployee assistance programGenerous allotment of vacation days, sick days, and volunteer daysSocial HealthMatching gifts programEmployee resource groupsSubsidized emergency childcareDependent Care FSACompany-wide eventsEmployee referral bonus programQuarterly team building eventsFinancial Health401k matchShared ownership employee stock programMonthly transportation stipendPlease be aware the above PitchBook benefit and perk offerings are subject to corresponding plan and policy documents and may change during the course of your employment.CompensationAnnual base salary: $130,000-$165,000Target annual bonus percentage: 10%Working ConditionsAt the heart of our company is a belief in the power of in-person collaboration. Being together in the office fuels our creativity, strengthens our connections, and drives the innovation that sets us apart. Our culture is built on spontaneous moments—those hallway conversations, whiteboard brainstorms, and shared celebrations in each of our global offices—that simply can’t be replicated remotely. This role is expected to be in the office 5 days a week.The job conditions for this position are in a standard office setting. Employees in this position use PC and phone on an on-going basis throughout the day. Limited corporate travel may be required to remote offices or other business meetings and events.We are excited to get to know you and your background. Concerned that you might not meet every requirement? We encourage you to still apply as you might be the right candidate for the role or other roles at PitchBook.1