Lead Software Engineer

Envestnet•Annandale, VA

61d•$139,000 - $231,000

About The Position

Envestnet is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to join our Technology department. Envestnet is transforming the way financial advice is delivered through its connected technology, advanced insights, and asset management solutions - backed by industry-leading service and support. Since 1999, Envestnet has served the wealth management industry and today supports trillions in platform assets, serving over a hundred thousand financial advisors. The vast majority of the nation's leading banks, the largest wealth management and brokerage firms, and over 500 of the largest RIAs rely on Envestnet's wealth management platform and solutions to drive business growth, boost productivity, and deliver better financial outcomes for their clients. Envestnet's Strategy: Deliver the industry-leading wealth management platform, powered by advanced data and insights Leverage our scale and efficiencies to serve our clients' needs comprehensively Enable financial advisors to deliver more holistic advice - reflecting a more complete view of their clients' financial lives, and in a more connected environment For more information, please visit www.envestnet.com. Job Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Lead Software Engineer to lead the design, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance of software applications and services. This role requires strong technical expertise, leadership skills, and a commitment to delivering high-quality solutions. As a Lead Software Engineer, you will mentor junior engineers, manage projects, and contribute to technical decisions, while collaborating across teams to ensure successful outcomes.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field
8+ years of professional software development experience
Extensive experience in software engineering with a focus on performance and scalability.
Proven track record of leading agile development teams.
Experience with AWS or other cloud platforms.
Expertise with microservices architecture and containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.
Effectiveness with performance monitoring and optimization tools.
Programming experience in a modern language like C# and clean system design using SOLID principles.
Understanding of SQL and relational database best practices.
Hands-on experience in full-stack development under cloud-native architecture(s).
Interest in investing/trading and the fintech industry

Responsibilities

Lead the design and implementation of scalable and high-performance cloud architectures.
Functionally decompose complex and ambiguous problems into well-defined, executable tasks
Share in the ownership of an architectural vision and actively pursue incremental progress
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define performance requirements and ensure they are met.
Develop and optimize systems for performance and scalability.
Implement best practices for enterprise readiness, including security, compliance, and reliability.
Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.
Adherence to and application of Envestnet legal, compliance, risk, business continuity and administrative policy within the role and department(s) including the timely completion of training & awareness, affirmations and testing as requested.
As part of the responsibilities for this role, you will understand and readily support Envestnet's established corporate business practices, policies, internal controls and procedures designed to create value or minimize risk

Benefits

Be a member of an innovative and industry leading financial technology and solutions company
Competitive Compensation/Total Reward Packages that include:
Health Benefits (Health/Dental/Vision)
Paid Time Off (PTO) & Volunteer Time Off (VTO)
401K - Company Match
Annual Bonus Incentives
Parental Stipend
Tuition Reimbursement
Student Debt Program
Charitable Match
Wellness Program