We are seeking a Nashville based Senior Programmer Analyst to join our Development Team in Derivatives IT. Derivatives IT supports all core functions behind Derivatives middle office functions. This involves trade capture, settlement, valuation and risk calculations, reporting to many constituents such as banks, internal portfolio accounting systems, client risk and statement reporting systems. Additionally, counterparty risk reporting and collateral management functions are supported, ensuring we understand and mitigate risks of business with brokers. The department configures, tests, customizes vendor software and builds/enhances proprietary software. The Derivative Technology Team is responsible for supporting and providing advanced tools to analyze, book, price, and risk manage a broad spectrum of products and assets used by the various Investment teams. In addition, this team supports Fixed Income, Equity, Commodity, and Currency OTC derivatives used throughout the firm's portfolio management, trading, and operations. Members of the Derivative Technology team play critical roles in the firm’s success by providing proprietary technology solutions and supporting vendor applications which assist in complex investment decision-making, streamline trading, reduce operational risk, and improve efficiency. The Senior Programmer Analyst will be responsible for the IT support for the users of our Calypso Derivatives platform across multiple business lines and will provide business analysis on multiple ongoing and new initiatives related to derivative infrastructure across all asset classes. Success in this position requires a solid understanding of a broad range of technology solutions. Describe the applications and business or enterprise functions the role supports: Support Calypso vendor software including customizations in Java, and interfaces to many applications at AB in many departments. The key job responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Development Data warehouse population and reporting System interfaces Batch development and support What makes this role unique or interesting? This role allows the right candidate to learn a great deal about complex investments used by sophisticated investors. From a technical standpoint, the role allows a developer exposure to both Java and Python development, multiple dbms platforms, service bus architecture, XML & web services. What is the professional development value of this role, i.e. what learning and professional growth does the role offer the candidate? Business/investment understanding and new technologies as needed. Qualifications, Experience, Education: Bachelor’s in computer science preferred Minimum 5 years of experience with Java development is required Java developer, with strong SQL Skills (Oracle PL/SQL & MS SQL Server), on Linux Python is desirable but can be learned by a strong Java developer Some academic and/or work experience with financial applications is necessary Skills: Java, SQL (Oracle), are required Python, MS SQL Server a plus Effective communication: providing feedback, running meetings, interacting with business analysts and users Strong Problem Solving Special Knowledge: Financial applications Location: Nashville, TN AB is a leading global investment management firm that offers high-quality research and diversified investment services to institutional clients, individuals and private clients in major markets around the world. AB employs more than 500 investment professionals with expertise in growth equities, value equities, fixed income securities, blend strategies, and alternative investments, and, through its subsidiaries and joint ventures, operates in more than 20 countries. AB’s research disciplines include fundamental research, quantitative research, economic research and currency forecasting capabilities. Through its integrated global platform, AB is well-positioned to tailor investment solutions for its clients. AB also offers independent research, portfolio strategy and brokerage-related services to institutional investors. People of color, women, and LGBTQ people are encouraged to apply. AB does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, sexual orientation. Gender identity, military or veteran status or any other basis that is prohibited by applicable law. AB’s policies, as well as practices, seek to ensure that employment opportunities are available to all employees and applicants, based solely on job-related criteria. Nashville, Tennessee