Staff Software Development Engineer - Front Office Expertise

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Staff Software Development Engineer - Front Office Expertise in the United States.

We are seeking an experienced Staff Software Development Engineer to drive the design, development, and implementation of high-performance, scalable software solutions for complex financial systems. This role focuses on Front Office architecture, requiring deep expertise in cloud technologies, distributed systems, and real-time, event-driven platforms. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, influence technical strategy, and contribute to operational excellence while solving challenging problems at scale. The position offers exposure to cutting-edge investment technology, opportunities to mentor engineers, and the chance to shape the engineering culture in a flexible, innovative environment.

Accountabilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable software solutions in a distributed architecture environment.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align engineering strategies with business objectives and customer needs.
• Implement real-time and asynchronous systems with an emphasis on event-driven architecture.
• Ensure operational excellence by following best practices in software engineering, testing, and deployment.
• Present technical concepts, project updates, and architecture decisions clearly to stakeholders.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers to foster knowledge sharing and technical growth.

• 15+ years of hands-on software engineering experience, including architecture and coding in Front Office/FinTech environments.
• Deep expertise in cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and distributed systems.
• Strong experience with real-time systems, event-driven architecture, and engineering best practices at scale.
• Proficiency in Java and Python; familiarity with messaging systems such as JMS, Kafka, or MQ.
• Knowledge of financial protocols (FIX, SWIFT) is highly desirable.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to convey complex technical concepts.
• Experience working in both FinTech and BigTech environments is a plus.
• Familiarity with AI/GenAI technologies and applications in financial services is advantageous.

• Flexible, business-casual work environment with team-focused culture.
• Access to cutting-edge investment reporting technology and expertise.
• Career growth pathways, including defined and self-directed opportunities.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage.
• Maternity and paternity leave; Personal and Volunteer Time Off.
• RSUs, employee stock purchase plan, and 401(k) with company match.
• Remote work options, including work from home Fridays and 3 weeks of flexible remote work annually.

Jobgether is a Talent Matching Platform that partners with companies worldwide to efficiently connect top talent with the right opportunities through AI-driven job matching.

When you apply, your profile goes through our AI-powered screening process designed to identify top talent efficiently and fairly.
🔍 Our AI evaluates your CV and LinkedIn profile thoroughly, analyzing your skills, experience, and achievements.
📊 It compares your profile to the job’s core requirements and past success factors to determine your match score.
🎯 Based on this analysis, we automatically shortlist the 3 candidates with the highest match to the role.
🧠 When necessary, our human team may perform an additional manual review to ensure no strong profile is missed.

The process is transparent, skills-based, and free of bias — focusing solely on your fit for the role. Once the shortlist is completed, we share it directly with the company that owns the job opening. The final decision and next steps (such as interviews or additional assessments) are then made by their internal hiring team.

Thank you for your interest!

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