Software Development Engineer, DriveWealth

• Solid understanding of software engineering foundations including data structures, cloud computing, algorithms, databases and curiosity to learn new technologies
• 2-4 years of experience in software development, with a focus on Java and relational databases and building high-performance systems
• Exposure to multi-threading and concurrent programming to build systems that perform efficiently in multi-core environments
• Exposure to event-driven architecture and working with messaging systems like Kafka or ActiveMQ
• Understanding of database partitioning and sharding techniques to handle high-throughput, distributed databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL)
• Familiarity with cloud-native architectures and platforms like AWS
• Experience with CI/CD tools and understanding of automated software delivery practices
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot performance bottlenecks and improve system efficiency
• Experience with automated testing frameworks and a focus on maintaining code quality
• A collaborative mindset, with the ability to work effectively within an agile development team
• Good communication skills to clearly explain technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Desirable

• We are looking for a Software Engineer Level 2 to join our Brokerage Platform as a Service and API teams
• In this role, you will contribute to the design and development of Drivewealth back office platform on cloud using Java, Kafka, Postgres
• You'll work on building event-driven microservices, ensuring that our platform can process high volumes of accounts and transactions in real-time with low latency
• You will also help improve the performance and scalability of our systems
• As a Software Engineer, you will work closely with senior engineers and technical leads to build and maintain cloud-native applications that support the growth and scalability of our brokerage platform
• You will have opportunities to work with cutting-edge technologies, focus on system performance, and gain valuable experience in a fast-paced, cloud-native environment
• This is a great opportunity for someone looking to grow technically while making a significant impact on the product and business
• Develop and maintain Java applications with a focus on high-performance, scalable, and resilient systems that can handle large volumes of transactions related to various asset classes like equities, options, mutual funds, fixed income etc
• Contribute to building event-driven microservices using messaging systems like Kafka to enable asynchronous communication and scalability
• Work on multi-threaded programming to ensure optimal system performance in concurrent environments
• Collaborate with the team to integrate and improve CI/CD pipelines, ensuring automated, fast, and reliable software delivery
• Participate in automated testing, writing unit and integration tests to ensure code quality and system stability
• Assist with optimizing system performance and troubleshooting any issues related to latency or throughput
• Work with other engineers to ensure high availability and fault tolerance for critical services
• Contribute to technical discussions, learning from senior engineers, and sharing your knowledge with peers