At Franklin Templeton, we believe success is built through powerful partnerships. As a forward thinking asset manager, we build dynamic relationships with clients, understand their goals, and navigate complex markets together. We leverage cutting edge strategies and deep insights to unlock opportunities for long term wealth creation. Our talented, global teams bring expertise that is both broad and unique.

From our welcoming, inclusive, and supportive culture to our globally diverse business, we offer opportunities not only to help you reach your potential, but also to contribute to our clients’ success.

About the Department

The Enterprise Data, Governance & Integration Platforms Engineering team builds and manages foundational data, API, integration, and application platforms that enable scalable, secure, and reliable data, analytics, AI, and business solutions across the enterprise.

The team develops cloud-native services, modern web applications, APIs, and reusable platform capabilities using AWS, Azure, modern software engineering practices, CI/CD automation, and AI-assisted development. We partner with application development, data, infrastructure, security, governance, and AI teams to deliver enterprise-scale solutions.

How You Will Add Value

Core Responsibilities

• You will develop and maintain modern web applications using React.js, JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML, and CSS.
• You will develop and enhance backend services and REST APIs using Python/Java/Spring Boot or Node.js.
• You will build reusable UI components and deliver responsive, accessible, and user-friendly application experiences.
• You will integrate applications with enterprise APIs, data services, workflow systems, and other platform capabilities.
• You will implement authentication and authorization using OAuth 2.0, OIDC, Okta, or similar enterprise identity technologies.
• You will write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code following established software engineering, security, and coding standards.
• You will contribute to automated testing, Git-based development, CI/CD pipelines, and application deployment processes.
• You will support application monitoring, troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, and defect resolution.
• You will use AI-assisted development tools and coding assistants to improve development, testing, debugging, and documentation while following enterprise security and quality standards.
• You will collaborate with software engineers, platform engineers, product teams, designers, and other stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver application capabilities.
• You will communicate and present technical solutions, application features, and demonstrations clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.
• You will participate in code reviews, design discussions, demonstrations, and engineering knowledge-sharing sessions.

What Will Help You Be Successful in This Role

Required Qualifications

• 2 years of software engineering experience in full-stack, web application, or related software development.
• Hands-on experience with React.js and modern front-end development, including JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML, and CSS.
• Backend development experience using Python/Java/Spring Boot.
• Experience developing and consuming REST APIs.
• Working knowledge of SQL and relational databases.
• Understanding of authentication and authorization concepts such as OAuth 2.0, OIDC, or Okta.
• Familiarity with AWS or another major cloud platform and basic cloud deployment concepts.
• Experience with Git, automated testing, and modern software development practices.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong presentation and collaboration skills, including the ability to demonstrate solutions, participate effectively in technical discussions, and work with engineering and business stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills with a willingness to learn and take ownership of assigned deliverables.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with React component architecture, state management, and responsive UI design.
• Familiarity with Docker, GitLab CI/CD, and cloud-native application development.
• Experience with monitoring or observability technologies such as CloudWatch, Datadog, or similar tools.
• Familiarity with AI coding assistants, AI-enabled development workflows, or Agentic AI concepts.
• Exposure to data platforms, analytics applications, APIs, or enterprise integration patterns.
• Experience working in Agile engineering teams and collaborating across multiple technical and business teams.

Work Schedule & Location

This role will work a hybrid schedule three days per week in our Franklin Templeton location, Baltimore.

Franklin Templeton offers employees a competitive and valuable range of total rewards, monetary and non-monetary, designed to support their well-being and recognize their time, talents, and results. Along with base compensation, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, a 401(k) plan with a generous match, and recognition rewards. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package, which includes a range of competitive healthcare options, insurance and disability benefits, an employee stock investment program, learning resources, career development programs, reimbursement for certain education expenses, paid time off (vacation / holidays / sick / leave / parental and caregiving leave / bereavement / volunteering / floating holidays), and a motivational wellbeing program. We expect the annual salary for this position to range between $100,400-$118,200, depending on location and level of relevant experience, plus discretionary bonus.

#LI-Hybrid

At Franklin Templeton, we believe your benefits should support your life, your goals, and your future. That’s why we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package designed to help you thrive both personally and professionally.

Highlights of our benefits include:

- Paid Time Off: Three weeks of PTO in your first year

- Health Coverage: Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance to support your well-being

- Retirement Savings: 401(k) plan with an 85% company match on pre-tax and/or Roth contributions, up to IRS limits

- Equity & Investing: Employee Stock Investment Plan (ESIP) with discounted share purchase opportunities

- Learning Education Assistance Program (LEAP): To support your ongoing growth and career advancement

- Employee Investment Benefits: Opportunity to purchase company funds with no sales charge

Franklin Templeton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees, and we evaluate qualified applicants without regard to ancestry, age, color, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, or gender expression, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, and any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law, ordinance, or regulation.

Artificial intelligence or automated tools may be used to assist in the screening, assessment, or selection of applicants for this position.

Salary : $100,400 - $118,200