Senior Software Engineer, Derivative Path
Financial Accounting
CA$140-180k
+ Discretionary Bonus + Equity
Derivatives technology & advisory for financial institutions
Be an early applicant
Derivatives technology & advisory for financial institutions
101-200 employees
Be an early applicant
CA$140-180k
+ Discretionary Bonus + Equity
101-200 employees
Company mission
To modernize risk management and financial technology.
Role
Who you are
- 5+ years of professional software development experience, ideally with exposure to accounting software, financial reporting systems, or treasury management platforms
- Familiarity with accounting concepts and financial workflows, with the ability to engage meaningfully with domain experts and translate requirements into well-structured software
- Strong proficiency in an object-oriented programming language, including async programming patterns, ORM frameworks, and SOLID design principles
- Experience designing and building features that span frontend and backend layers, with an understanding of distributed systems principles such as event-driven architecture, service boundaries, and fault tolerance
- Experience writing unit and integration tests using xUnit or similar frameworks, with a genuine commitment to test coverage as part of delivery
- Database design and development experience across relational and non-relational systems, including PostgreSQL, MS SQL, or MongoDB
- Ability to work effectively across time zones in a distributed, international team environment
- B.S. in Computer Science, Finance, Economics, or equivalent practical experience
Desirable
- Proficiency in C# and .NET 10, including async programming patterns and Entity Framework
- Experience with React for building responsive, data-intensive frontend interfaces
- Familiarity with event streaming platforms such as Kafka for real-time data pipelines
- Hands-on experience with AWS services including compute, storage, and managed database offerings
What the job involves
- We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join our hedge accounting team within DerivativeEDGE
- Reporting to the Engineering lead, this role works closely with Product, Delivery, and client-facing teams to deliver accurate, compliant accounting workflows for financial institutions managing derivatives and hedging programs
- This position requires a blend of strong software engineering fundamentals and genuine interest in accounting concepts and financial workflows
- You will work on client-facing priorities, translating complex accounting requirements into reliable, automated software that treasury teams and accountants depend on daily
- Design, build, and maintain hedge accounting features supporting effectiveness assessment, journal entry generation, and reporting workflows across a range of hedge designations and financial instrument types
- Collaborate with Product and Delivery on user stories, sprint planning, and supporting documentation within an Agile development lifecycle
- Gather and incorporate client feedback directly, working closely with Product and Engineering to translate operational pain points into platform improvements.- Build and maintain automated testing frameworks that ensure the consistency and accuracy of accounting outputs and reporting data
- Contribute to a high standard of engineering craft on the team, sharing best practices and supporting the growth of less experienced engineers
Our take
Derivative trading often proves unattainable for many organizations due to barriers like limited access, complex compliance regulations, and intricate hedge accounting procedures. Derivative Path effectively addresses these challenges through its capital markets platform.
A key strength of Derivative Path lies in the collective expertise of its team, comprising seasoned professionals with backgrounds in private equity and venture capital from reputable institutions like Wells Fargo and Barclays. Leveraging this hands-on experience, the company adeptly meets the needs of financial institutions and trading firms. Providing institutions with a more efficient avenue for accessing capital markets, earning the company an impressive client roster that includes Simmons Bank and United Community Bank.
In the rapidly evolving landscape of capital markets technology, companies like AlphaSense vie for prominence. However, Derivative Path distinguishes itself by its dedicated focus on derivatives and an array of tools, differentiating itself from other trading fintechs primarily centred on data analysis.
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Insights
35% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (1 round)
Jun 2020
$35m
GROWTH EQUITY VC
Total funding: $35m
Company HQ
Walnut Creek, CA
Leadership
Pradeep Bhatia
(Co-Founder & CEO)Pradeep began their career as an Investment Banking Associate at US Bank, before joining Societe Generale as VP of Leveraged Finance. Prior to co-founding Derivative Path in 2013, they were the Head of Bank Coverage at Wells Fargo Bank.
John Fleming
(Co-Founder & COO)After co-founding Derivative Path in 2013, John served as the CTO until 2021, when they moved into the role of COO. Previously, they were a Managing Director at Wells Fargo, a Product Manager at Calypso Technology and Integral Development Corp, and a VP at Societe Generale.
Zack Nagelberg
(Co-Founder & President)After co-founding Derivative Path in 2013, Zack served as the Head of Business Development until 2021, when they moved into the role of CGO until 2026. Previously, they were an Analyst/Associate at Wells Fargo Securities.
Frank Purnell
(Co-Founder & CIO)After co-founding Derivative Path in 2013, Frank served as the Head of Product Management until 2021, when they moved into the role of CPO until 2023, and then into the role of CIO. Previously, they spent over 7 years at Wells Fargo as an IT Proejct Manager, Commodities Trader/Developer and Trading Manager.
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