The Core Engineering builds and operates the platforms, applications, data
solutions, models, and analytics that power critical processes for The Core
divisions of the firm (e.g., Risk, responsible for the risk profile of firm
activities; Controllers, responsible for the financial control and reporting
obligations; Compliance, responsible for the firm’s compliance, regulatory, and
reputational risks; Corporate Treasury, responsible for the firm’s liquidity,
funding, balance sheet, etc.; and Human Capital Management, responsible for
attracting, developing, and managing a global workforce). A centralized
engineering structure in support of The Core enables a common platform model and
operating framework that promotes consistent governance and scalable solutions,
leveraging cloud, AI, and machine learning for innovation and efficiency. The
Core Engineering’s 2,000+ engineers and strats deliver engineering, data,
analytics, and quantitative capabilities within six business units:
Metrics & Analytics Platforms: responsible for the measurement and management
of the firm’s risk, capital, and liquidity for The Core functions
The Core Strats: responsible for the development and implementation of models
and other quantitative methodologies, including the accuracy and attribution
of modeled metrics
Financials & Reporting: responsible for facilitating the production of the
firm’s financials and a wide range of reporting functions
Non-Financial Risk & Controls: responsible for non-financial risk and control
processes
Enterprise Platforms: responsible for platforms and applications that support
critical operational processes across The Core such as payments, people
processes, and procurement
Shared Services: responsible for driving the adoption of consistent
engineering strategy, including data platforms, cloud, and AI enablement, as
well as the management of technology risk
YOUR Impact:
As a Vice President within our Core Enterprise Platform engineering group, you
will serve as a technical architect and organizational leader, driving critical
initiatives forward and providing strategic direction to global agile teams. In
this role, you will lead high-priority, greenfield development in support of
Goldman Sachs’ strategic OneGS transformation initiative. Our legacy-free team
is focused on building modern, cloud-native applications from scratch on AWS,
leveraging cutting-edge AI capabilities and scalable data solutions to power the
firm’s global operations. You will be responsible for the end-to-end delivery of
these mission-critical platforms, creating solutions ranging from deterministic
automation to advanced agentic workflows.
Our team of engineers builds solutions to the most complex problems, developing
cutting-edge software and platforms that form the core of our business and
enable transactions to move in milliseconds. We provide real-time access to
essential information and process millions of data points daily to inform
firm-wide market insights and strategies. Your role is to design, own, and
continuously improve these solutions, driving their growth and impact throughout
the organization, championing engineering best practices, and leading
organizational change to maximize their impact.
This position provides a unique opportunity to gain subject matter expertise in
both technology and finance, and to directly drive initiatives alongside
colleagues and senior management from across the business, Risk, Finance, and
Engineering to align technical execution with overarching strategic goals.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND QUALIFICATIONS:
Design and implement scalable cloud-native business systems.
Manage, mentor, and grow a high-performing team of software and AI engineers.
Foster a culture of continuous learning, collaboration, and technical
excellence.
Run AI driven spec driven development SDLCs to solve complex financial and
technical problems.
Champion and enact organizational change. Streamline engineering processes,
improve cross-functional workflows, and drive the adoption of new
technologies and best practices across the department.
Maintain strong organizational oversight of multiple concurrent projects,
ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and to the highest quality
standards.
Build and maintain key financial metric calculation models and associated
infrastructure to support forward-looking business strategies and decisions
in an evolving regulatory landscape.
Work closely with a wide range of stakeholders globally, across multiple
divisions of the firm.
SKLLS AND EXPERIENCE WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science or related technical
discipline
8-12 years of hands-on software development, including lead developer roles
Experience architecting solutions on Cloud (ex. AWS, GCP, Azure)
Experience with integrating LLMs into enterprise workflows
Experience utilizing AI coding tools such as Copilot or Claude Code for
development
Experience developing preferably in Java or Python, competent in traditional
(RDBs) and/or modern datastores (ex. Snowflake, Dynamo DB, Mongo DB)
Proven experience building and launching new software applications from
scratch (greenfield development)
A strong passion for and history of solving complex, multi-faceted problems
in a fast-paced environment
Strong full-stack technical design, development skills and experience
Experience managing engineering teams, conducting performance reviews, and
guiding career development for senior and junior staff
Demonstrate ability to lead organizational change, influence engineering
culture, and drive process improvements
Excellent communication skills including experience speaking to technical and
business audiences globally
Preferred previous experience working in the finance, banking, or FinTech
industry. Familiarity with financial data and regulatory environments is a
significant plus.