Principal Architect

Octus•New York, NY

13h

About The Position

Octus is a leading global provider of credit intelligence, data, and analytics. Since 2013, tens of thousands of professionals across hedge fund, investment banking, management consulting, and law firm verticals have come to rely on Octus to make better, faster, and more confident decisions in pace with the fast-moving credit markets. For more information, visit: https://octus.com/ Working at Octus Octus hires growth-minded innovators and trailblazers across the globe to drive our business and culture. Our core values – Action Oriented, Customer First Mindset, Effective Team Players, and Driven to Excel – define an organizational ethos that’s as high-performing as it is human. Among other perks, Octus employees enjoy competitive health benefits, matched 401k and pension plans, PTO, generous parental leave, gym subsidies, educational reimbursements for career development, recognition programs, pet-friendly offices (US only), and much more. Role At Octus, we’re committed to empowering developers with innovative frameworks, tools, and services that enhance the efficiency and quality of application development. Our Application Framework team is at the heart of this mission, building scalable, reliable solutions that enable seamless application development across the organization. We’re looking for a highly experienced Director/Senior Director level Software Engineer on the IC track to join our Application Framework team. This role is perfect for a seasoned technical leader who thrives in a hands-on, impactful role and has the expertise to guide engineering efforts at scale.

Requirements

10+ years of experience in software engineering, with at least 6+ years focused on designing and developing enterprise-grade systems, SDKs, and APIs
Strong proficiency in C# or demonstrated ability to quickly master new programming languages, with a commitment to becoming proficient in C#
Proficient in designing and operating cloud-based systems (AWS preferred)
Experience with PostgreSQL or similar relational databases
Deep understanding of distributed systems and event-driven architecture (Kafka, RabbitMQ, or similar)
Experience with caching frameworks (Redis or equivalent)

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of C#, Python, PHP
Experience with both PostgreSQL and MySQL
Track record of successful technical leadership
Experience building and maintaining public-facing APIs
Experience building tools and frameworks for internal developer productivity
Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code, and modern development practices

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and optimize high-quality APIs using C# .NET, PostgreSQL, and Event Driven Architecture.
Implement and maintain robust backend services following best practices for performance, scalability, and security.
Lead projects through their complete lifecycle, from design through delivery.
Manage and coordinate contributions to our global SDK, ensuring high-quality coding standards and patterns.
Implement comprehensive unit and integration tests following industry best practices.
Operate autonomously, taking ownership of large-scale initiatives without requiring handholding.
Serve as a technical leader, guiding multiple engineering teams to align with shared frameworks and best practices.
Develop and execute detailed plans to deliver solutions on time, balancing immediate needs with long-term goals.
Mentor and guide junior engineers while promoting technical excellence and best practices
Communicate complex technical concepts effectively, both verbally and in writing, to stakeholders across all levels of the organization.
Conduct thorough code reviews, providing constructive feedback and fostering continuous improvement
Participate in sprint planning, helping define and prioritize user stories and set achievable goals
Foster a collaborative, inclusive environment that encourages innovation
Monitor and troubleshoot production systems in distributed environments
Identify and resolve complex technical issues through systematic problem-solving
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain high system availability
Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, including:
Architectural designs
API specifications
Code guidelines
System processes