Finance Software Engineer

Summary

A Finance Software Engineer is a technical expert and software engineer responsible for the analysis, design and implementation of full-stack web applications and automation solutions that bring efficiencies and scalability across Apple’s global Finance organization. They work directly with business partners to analyze requirements, develop a deep understanding of the underlying business process & recommend optimizations if possible, design solutions and ultimately develop bespoke applications that help the business execute effectively and efficiently.
They work as individuals or as a small development team to deliver and support these applications across Finance. This role requires a unique blend of Business Process, Project Management, Frontend Development, Backend Development, Data Engineering and DevOps skills to be successful.

A Finance Software Engineer follows the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and best practices to build high-quality software that meets our stringent coding standards, Controls (SOX), Security (InfoSec) and Privacy (PII, PCI, etc) requirements.

Description

• Work closely with business partners, analysts, and other Engineers to conceptualize, create, develop, document, test, and upgrade web applications and their components
• Write efficient code and develop full-stack applications based on requirements
• Test and deploy programs and applications following our SDLC
• Triage, debug, maintain and improve existing applications
• Create technical documentation for application support and future application development
• Enhance existing applications based on business requirements
• Implement and maintain application compliance with InfoSec, Privacy and SOX guidelines
• Collaborate with other Engineers to define and adopt best practices in application and software development
• Partner with DevOps to identify and review capabilities of emerging technologies and to enable the adoption of these new technologies and associated techniques

Minimum Qualifications

Undergraduate or Masters degree in Computer Science, MIS, Engineering, Mathematics or other quantitative discipline required
5+ years relevant software engineering experience
Solid technical foundation and experience with designing, developing, testing, deploying and supporting applications and automation solutions, preferably in a highly agile environment
Strong knowledge of Software Development Lifecycle and Software Quality Control in an Agile environment
Demonstrated proficiency with: Web development with LAMP (Linux, Apache, Mysql, PHP and alternatives), Knowledge of JavaScript libraries (React, VueJS), Object-oriented programming languages (Python), SQL and the ability to analyze and operate on very large data sets, APIs and Microservices (GraphQL, REST), Relational Databases (MySQL, Postgres, etc), Unix Shell Scripting, Code management on Git

Preferred Qualifications

Ability to learn quickly, attentive listener and excellent communicator.
Capability to 'shift gears' quickly and balance multiple priorities.
Willingness to support current infrastructure and toolset.
Confident and mature individual able to work in under pressure
Education or experience working with finance/accounting data, especially with SAP
Experience with the following a plus: Cloud/orchestration architectures such as AWS, Kubernetes, DevOps tools like Ansible, Docker, Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) tools like Jenkins, RIO, etc, Container technologies like Docker, Developing HTML5 and responsive applications

Pay & Benefits — Cupertino, California, United States

At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $150,400 and $225,300, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits

Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

Application Deadline

Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.