Associate Software Engineer

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 FTT Automation Center of Excellence (CoE) develops and supports Artificial Intelligence (AI) and automation solutions that improve efficiency, increase productivity, and reduce business risk across multiple lines of business. The team brings together software engineers, architects, product owners, and business stakeholders to design, deliver, and support scalable enterprise solutions. Working within established governance and architecture standards, the team promotes innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning.

Joining the team provides opportunities to work with modern AI technologies, low-code platforms, and enterprise-scale automation programs.

How You Will Add Value?

Core Responsibilities

You will scalable develop AI/automation solutions using enterprise AI/automation platforms to streamline manual processes and improve operational efficiency.

You will build reusable components aligned to CoE standards.

You will perform testing and support deployments.

You will enhance automation frameworks and accelerator libraries.

You will analyse processes and identify automation opportunities.

You will create functional and technical solution designs.

You will maintain technical documentation.

Strategic Responsibilities

You will design secure, scalable, compliant solutions.

You will provide production support for automation solutions.

You will improve solution reliability and performance.

You will resolve incidents and support root cause analysis.

You will use AI tools for development, testing, and debugging.

You will validate AI-generated outputs.

You will embed AI capabilities into automation solutions.

Team & Collaboration

You will collaborate with business and technology teams.

You will partner with architects and product teams.

You will participate in Agile delivery ceremonies.

You will share knowledge and reusable assets.

You will deliver outcome-based automation solutions.

You will develop proofs of concept and AI tools.

You will manage assigned projects and escalate risks early.

What Will Help You Be Successful in This Role?

Experience, Education & Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related discipline.

Master’s degree preferred.

2–4 years of automation, AI, or software engineering experience.

Experience within enterprise automation or CoE environments.

Knowledge of process mining, workflow optimization, or BPM tools.

Exposure to Azure, AWS, and cloud-based services.

Understanding of AI/ML concepts and AI-assisted development.

Technical Skills

Generative AI platforms and automation tools.

Microsoft 365 Copilot and Copilot Studio.

Python and JavaScript programming.

REST APIs and system integrations.

OAuth authentication and workflow orchestration.

Prompt engineering and AI-assisted development.

Soft Skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Effective communication and collaboration.

Agile mindset and continuous learning focus.

Strong attention to detail and documentation quality.

Stay current on advancements in GenAI, Agentic AI, and intelligent automation to continuously evolve solution capabilities.

Work Shift Timings - 2:00 PM - 11:00 PM IST

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

Professional development growth opportunities through in-house classes and over 150 Web-based training courses

An educational assistance program to financially help employees seeking continuing education

Medical, Life and Personal Accident Insurance benefit for employees. Medical insurance also cover employee’s dependents (spouses, children and dependent parents)

Life insurance for protection of employees’ families

Personal accident insurance for protection of employees and their families

Personal loan assistance

Employee Stock Investment Plan (ESIP)

12 weeks Paternity leave

Onsite fitness center, recreation center, and cafeteria

Transport facility

Child day care facility for women employees

Cricket grounds and gymnasium

Library

Health Center with doctor availability

HDFC ATM on the campus

Franklin Templeton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and existing 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.

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Engineering and Information Technology

Industries: Financial Services