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Sr. Software Engineer – Front Office Technology

$100+
Job Category: Technology
Position Type: Contract / Temporary
Work Model: Hybrid
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Job ID: 161529
Benefits: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance
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Overview:
A leading global asset management firm is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join a front office technology team supporting investment professionals.

This role offers the opportunity to work directly with business stakeholders to design and deliver innovative systems that power investment workflows, analytics, and decision-making.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Partner directly with front office stakeholders to design and build technology solutions

  • Develop platforms supporting investment research, analytics, and decision workflows

  • Build scalable, high-performance software systems across backend and full-stack environments

  • Leverage modern AI tooling and LLM-based workflows to accelerate development

  • Translate complex business requirements into clean, maintainable engineering solutions

  • Contribute across the full SDLC, including design, development, testing, and deployment

  • Collaborate with global teams to deliver high-impact technology solutions


Required Qualifications:

  • Strong software engineering experience across Python, C#, and/or C++

  • Experience building production-grade, scalable systems

  • Ability to work directly with business stakeholders and translate requirements

  • Strong problem-solving and communication skills

  • Familiarity with modern software development practices and tools


Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience in financial services, asset management, or hedge funds

  • Experience building front office or quantitative systems

  • Exposure to AI tools, LLMs, or AI-assisted development workflows

  • Full-stack development experience


Compensation & Benefits:

  • Hourly pay rate: $90-100 per hour

  • Engagement type: Contract, contract-to-hire

  • Benefits: LaSalle Network consultants are eligible to enroll in benefits. For details, visit https://www.thelasallenetwork.com/consultants/ 


Work Environment:

  • Hybrid work model (1–2 days onsite expected)

  • Highly collaborative, front office–aligned environment

  • Fast-paced, delivery-focused culture

LaSalle Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer m/f/d/v.

LaSalle Network is the leading provider of direct hire and temporary staffing services. For over two decades, LaSalle has helped organizations hire faster and connect top talent with opportunities, from entry-level positions to the C-suite. With units specializing in Accounting and Finance, Administrative, Engineering, Marketing, Technology, Supply Chain, Revenue Cycle, Call Center, Human Resources and Executive Search, LaSalle offers staffing and recruiting solutions to companies of all sizes and across all industries.

LaSalle Network is the premier staffing and recruiting firm, earning over 100 culture, revenue and industry-based awards from major publications and having its company experts regularly contribute insights on retention strategies, hiring trends, hiring challenges, and more to national news outlets. LaSalle Network offers temporary Field Employees benefit plans including medical, dental and vision coverage. Family Medical Leave, Worker's Compensation, Paid Leave and Sick Leave are also provided. View a full list of our benefits here

All assignments are at-will and their duration is subject to change.