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Saturna Capital, an investment management and brokerage firm, seeks candidates for a full-time Junior Software Developer based in our Bellingham office.
Company Facts:
Headquartered in Bellingham, WA and founded in 1989, Saturna Capital is an investment adviser to thirteen mutual funds and a variety of private client and other pooled investment funds. We are long-term value and values-based investors. Saturna has experienced rapid growth and we are seeking to expand our equity research and portfolio management team. Company culture emphasizes sustainability and employee wellness, and employees enjoy many benefits – including profit sharing, 401(k) matching, generous annual leave, 100% of employee medical insurance premiums paid by the company, remote work options, discounted lift tickets to Mt. Baker Ski Resort, free gym membership, etc.
Position Purpose:
Junior Software Developer purpose is to produce, implement, and provide ongoing maintenance and management of functional software solutions.
Essential Job Functions:
Troubleshoot, test, and validate software issues; resolve issues with due urgency.
Identify, prioritize, and execute tasks in the software development life cycle.
Develop tools and applications by producing clean, efficient code.
Automate tasks through appropriate tools and scripting.
Review and debug code
Perform validation and verification testing.
Collaborate with internal teams and vendors to fix and improve products.
Document development phases and monitor systems.
Develop reports, dashboards, and processes to continuously monitor data quality and security.
Ensure software is up to date with latest technologies.
Assisting with research, testing, and implementation of new technologies and projects.
System monitoring tools (e.g., Zabbix, Graylog, etc.) and automated testing frameworks.
Operational support – building repeatable processes and situational documentation
Position Requirements:
Troubleshoot, test, and validate software issues; resolve issues with due urgency.
Identify, prioritize, and execute tasks in the software development life cycle.
Develop tools and applications by producing clean, efficient code.
Automate tasks through appropriate tools and scripting.
Review and debug code
Perform validation and verification testing.
Collaborate with internal teams and vendors to fix and improve products.
Document development phases and monitor systems.
Develop reports, dashboards, and processes to continuously monitor data quality and security.
Ensure software is up to date with latest technologies.
Assisting with research, testing, and implementation of new technologies and projects.
System monitoring tools (e.g., Zabbix, Graylog, etc.) and automated testing frameworks.
Operational support – building repeatable processes and situational documentation.
Ability to obtain FINRA Security Industry Essentials (SIE) and Series 99 Top off licenses.
Required Experience and Education:
BS/BA in Computer Science or a related degree
Excellent Microsoft Word and Excel skills a must.
Attention to detail – errors have a significant impact.
Preferred Experience and Education:
Familiarity with Apple computers.
Strong logic skills.
Work Environment:
This job operates in a professional office environment.
Physical Demands:
Must be able to stand or sit in a stationary position 80% of the time.
This position requires constant verbal and written communication with potential clients, clients, co-worker. Must be able to exchange constant accurate information.
Non-Physical Demands:
Frequently requires performing multiple tasks simultaneously, working closely with others as part of a team, and tedious or exacting work.
Frequently requires time pressures and frequent change of tasks. Occasionally requires irregular schedule/overtime and noisy/distracting environment.
Travel Requirements:
None
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
AAP/EECO Statement:
Saturna Capital provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
