DriveWealth · 5 hours ago
Software Engineer 2, Post Trade
New York, New York, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$130K/yr - $150K/yr
3+ years expDriveWealth is a global B2B financial technology organization dedicated to democratizing access to financial independence. They are seeking a Software Engineer Level 2 to join their Brokerage Platform as a Service and API teams, focusing on the design and development of their back office platform using Java and cloud technologies.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Cloud InfrastructureCryptocurrencyDeveloper APIsFinancial ServicesFinTechPersonal FinanceSoftwareTrading PlatformWealth Management
No H1B
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
Solid understanding of software engineering foundations including data structures, cloud computing, algorithms, databases and curiosity to learn new technologies
3-5 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
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. DriveWealth is unable to sponsor an employment Visa at this time
Preferred
Familiarity with containerization tools like Docker and basic knowledge of Kubernetes
Experience with monitoring tools like Prometheus or Grafana
Interest or experience in financial systems or brokerage platforms
Basic knowledge of cloud security practices, including securing data and managing access
Benefits
Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance options
Mental health resources
Generous paid time off with observed holidays (varies per country)
Paid parental leave for biological and adoptive parents
Up to $2,500 or local equivalent each year to invest in continued education and personal development
Up to $900 each year or local equivalent for fitness and wellness reimbursement
Company-provided phone (varies by country)
For HQ in-office employees, a daily lunch stipend, unlimited snacks, and engaging office space in the Financial District
Pre-tax commuter benefits (US only)
Employer 401K match (US only)
Company
DriveWealth
DriveWealth is a visionary technology company that empowers more than 100 partners around the world.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$550.8MKey Investors
Point72 VenturesRoute 66 Ventures
2021-08-20Series D· $450M
2020-10-27Series C· $56.7M
2017-11-03Series B· $21.1M
Leadership Team
Naureen Hassan
Chief Executive Officer
Venu Palaparthi
COO
Recent News
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