Senior Financial Software Consultant

Galatea Associates•Somerville, MA

7d•$125,000 - $160,000•Onsite

About The Position

Galatea Associates is seeking a Senior Financial Software Consultant to work with clients and teammates to understand business needs, develop technical solutions, and drive delivery across technologies and client environments. The role supports systems used for global liquidity and capital flow and emphasizes collaboration, ownership, and open communication. An example project is designing, architecting, and delivering a cloud-native investment accounting platform that connects a client's front-, middle-, and back-office services with another firm's middle- and back-office capabilities. Project assignments may vary based on client needs. Candidates must be willing to work fully in the office based on their client assignment; travel to client offices may also be required. Compensation depends on relevant skills and experience and is listed as $125,000–$160,000 total compensation, including base salary and bonus. Galatea uses the internal designation “Associate” regardless of role or level.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Math, Engineering, or a related field.
Ability to independently manage complex work, take initiative, and drive large-scale projects forward.
Ability to navigate complex problems and develop practical, business-focused solutions.
Ability to build strong relationships with clients and colleagues through mutual respect and open communication.
Willingness to work fully in the office based on client assignment and travel to client offices if required.

Nice To Haves

Experience with GitHub Copilot or an agentic software development lifecycle.
Experience with Java, Kubernetes, Azure, Kafka, Snowflake, Postgres, or Redis.
Experience leveraging AI to accelerate and improve the design, implementation, and testing of changes.
Prior experience in finance or capital markets.

Responsibilities

Work with client stakeholders to clarify requirements, evaluate priorities, and deliver solutions that meet business needs; leverage AI agents for design, coding, and testing to accelerate delivery.
Build strong client relationships, communicate technical concepts clearly, and align business needs with practical solutions.
Analyze business and technical challenges, assess potential approaches, and develop effective solutions.
Lead the design, development, implementation, and testing of software solutions across client projects.
Develop an understanding of finance, capital markets, and the businesses clients support.