Forward Deployed Engineer - Finance & Investments

LaSalle Network
Chicago, IL

Overview:
A leading global asset management firm is seeking a Forward Deployed Engineer – Finance & Investments to join a front office technology team supporting investment professionals.

This role offers the opportunity to work directly with business stakeholders from the quantitative investment team 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


Work Environment:

  • Hybrid work model (1–2 days onsite) or fully remote

  • Highly collaborative, front office–aligned environment
  • Fast-paced, delivery-focused culture


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Posted 2026-08-06

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