Franklin Templeton Hiring Associate Software Engineer Hyderabad

Associate Software Engineer at Franklin Templeton

📍 Hyderabad, India 💰 ₹7 - 12 LPA (Est. Glassdoor) 🎓 Bachelor's Degree (AI-First Focus)

📅 Posted:

September 2026

(Requisition ID: FTGFTMUS869243) ⏳ Deadline:

Apply ASAP (Rolling)

🏢 About Franklin Templeton & Legal Compliance Tech

Franklin Templeton

is a forward-thinking, global asset management leader that builds dynamic relationships with clients to navigate complex financial markets and unlock long-term wealth creation opportunities. Operating across a diverse global footprint, the firm combines inclusive culture and innovative technology to drive client success. Specifically, the

Legal and Compliance Technology

department delivers and supports critical applications that help global legal teams operate efficiently, manage risk, and navigate regulatory obligations across trade compliance, Know Your Customer (KYC/KYD), contract lifecycle management, and agreement management platforms.

Role Significance & Career Growth:

The

Associate Software Engineer

position in Hyderabad is an incredible opportunity for tech talent eager to blend software administration, enterprise application support, and AI-first engineering workflows. In this role, you will configure, test, and maintain enterprise platforms, manage database integrations, and support legal tech automation. Crucially, Franklin Templeton emphasizes an

AI-first mentality

, requiring hands-on productivity with modern AI tools like ChatGPT, Codex, Claude, and Copilot. This unique role bridges technology, legal compliance, and applied artificial intelligence, offering stellar career mobility into Senior Software Engineer, Data Engineering, or Compliance Architect tracks.

Current Industry Trends in FinTech & Legal Tech:

Modern financial and asset management institutions rely heavily on automated compliance pipelines, secure document management systems, and AI-accelerated workflows. By integrating generative AI productivity tools into daily application support and data batch processing, Franklin Templeton is pioneering next-generation operational efficiency. Joining this team gives you frontline exposure to enterprise FinTech infrastructure and AI-driven automation.

⭐ 4.1/5 (Glassdoor Rating) 👨‍💻 Global Asset Management Leader

📝 Role

Associate Software Engineer

💰 Salary

₹7 - 12 LPA (Est.)

🕒 Work Shift

2:00 PM - 11:00 PM IST

✅ Eligibility & Core Requirements

Franklin Templeton seeks adaptable, technically curious graduates who possess foundational programming skills and an AI-first mindset:

Degree Requirement: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or Business.

AI-First Mentality: An AI-first mentality is absolute essential. Hands-on experience with AI productivity tools (ChatGPT, Codex, Claude, GitHub Copilot) is required.

Technical Foundation: Foundational programming and database management knowledge, including Structured Query Language (SQL), Python, and Microsoft Excel.

Soft Skills: Strong communication, problem-solving capabilities, learning agility, accountability, and the ability to collaborate in cross-functional teams.

📝 Key Responsibilities

Your responsibilities span technical platform administration, functional compliance workflows, and stakeholder collaboration:

Technical Administration: Administer, configure, test, and maintain enterprise legal and compliance applications and platforms.

Data & Batch Operations: Manage data integration workflows, batch processing activities, access control, and user administration.

Troubleshooting & Release Support: Troubleshoot application issues, resolve tickets, and assist with software release management activities.

Functional Analysis: Analyze legal business processes, document functional requirements, and translate them into application enhancements.

Workflow Optimization: Support automation workflows and help ensure ongoing regulatory and audit readiness.

Stakeholder & QA Collaboration: Partner closely with business users, compliance specialists, developers, and QA teams, providing comprehensive documentation and status updates.

🧠 Required Technical & Soft Skills

AI Tools (ChatGPT / Claude / Copilot) SQL & Python APIs & System Administration Microsoft Excel Enterprise & ERP Platforms Requirements Documentation Strong Communication & Agility

🎯 Franklin Templeton Interview Process

The recruitment process assesses technical foundations, database querying, and your practical grasp of AI-assisted productivity tools:

Resume Screening & AI Proficiency Check

Screening for degree eligibility and demonstrated usage of AI productivity tools (ChatGPT, GitHub Copilot) in technical projects.

Technical Round (SQL, Python & APIs)

Testing basic SQL queries, Python scripting fundamentals, API integration concepts, and system administration troubleshooting logic.

Functional & Scenario Discussion

Evaluating how you gather business requirements, handle user support tickets, and work with cross-functional legal and QA teams.

Managerial & Shift Alignment Round

Assessing culture fit, learning agility, communication skills, and confirmation of your comfort with the 2:00 PM - 11:00 PM IST work shift.

📚 Free Preparation Resources

1 W3Schools SQL Tutorial (Database Management) 2 GitHub Copilot & AI Productivity Documentation

💡 Interview Pro Tips

🔥 Emphasize Your AI-First Approach

Since the job description highlights an "AI-first mentality", be prepared to discuss specific ways you use AI tools (ChatGPT, Claude, Copilot) to write cleaner code, draft documentation, or accelerate debugging.

Highlight your problem-solving adaptability and comfort working in the afternoon/evening shift (2 PM - 11 PM IST) to coordinate with global stakeholders.

Review basic SQL queries, joins, and data batch processing concepts.

🧾 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: What are the working shift timings for this role?

A: The work shift timing is

2:00 PM - 11:00 PM IST

to support global compliance operations.

Q: Is AI tool experience mandatory?

A: Yes, the listing explicitly states that an "AI-first mentality is essential" along with hands-on experience using productivity tools like ChatGPT, Codex, Claude, or Copilot.

Q: Where is the office located?

A: This role is based at Franklin Templeton's campus in Hyderabad, India.

⭐ Franklin Templeton Total Rewards & Campus Perks

Franklin Templeton offers a comprehensive Total Rewards package designed to support your life, goals, and future. Campus perks include professional development courses, educational assistance, medical insurance covering dependents, life and personal accident insurance, personal loan assistance, Employee Stock Investment Plan (ESIP), 12 weeks paternity leave, onsite fitness center, recreation center, cafeteria, transport facility, child day care facility, cricket grounds, gymnasium, library, and an onsite health center with a resident doctor.

4.3

Work-Life Balance

4.5

Campus Facilities

4.1

Learning & Growth

"Franklin Templeton offers one of the best campus work environments in Hyderabad. The focus on AI productivity tools and continuous learning makes it a wonderful place to build a tech career."

Apply Now on Franklin Templeton Careers

Job ID: FTGFTMUS869243 | Hyderabad Location

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This information is gathered directly from the company's official career portal. Franklin Templeton is an