Senior Software Engineer, Black Diamond

Advent Software • Jacksonville, FL

291d • Hybrid

About The Position

Join the company ranked #1 on the list of Best Places to Work in Jacksonville and Northeast Florida. SS&C Advent, a leading provider of award-winning software and services for the global investment management industry, is seeking a Senior Software Engineer in Jacksonville. The Engineer must have excellent communication and analytical skills. They should possess the enthusiasm and entrepreneurial skills needed to grow with our company. Black Diamond Wealth Platform provides solutions for the wealth management process. The core product retrieves and reconciles investment accounting data and provides a feature-rich, Internet-based application to analyze performance. Black Diamond Wealth Platform helps wealth managers and their clients by providing unbiased, outsourced investment performance reporting.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of professional software development experience.
• Extensive experience with frontend development using React, Angular, Vue, or similar modern JavaScript frameworks.
• Strong expertise in backend development with C# (.NET Core), Java, Python, or similar object-oriented languages.
• Deep knowledge of relational databases such as Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, or MySQL, including performance tuning and optimization.
• Experience with NoSQL databases like MongoDB is a plus.
• Proven ability to design and implement scalable software architectures.
• Strong understanding of cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and DevOps practices, including CI/CD and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience with distributed systems, microservices, and event-driven architecture is a plus.
• Prior experience in wealth management or financial services is a plus but not required.
• Ability to work independently and as a part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Design, Develop, and Maintain Scalable Software - Architect, develop, and optimize high-quality, secure, and scalable software applications.
• Technical Leadership & Mentorship - Lead by example, providing technical mentorship to mid-level and junior engineers, fostering growth and best practices.
• Architectural Decision-Making - Contribute to and influence system architecture, ensuring solutions are scalable, maintainable, and aligned with business needs.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration - Work closely with product managers, UX designers, quality assurance, and other engineers to drive feature development and innovation.
• Code Quality and Best Practices - Enforce best coding practices, conduct in-depth code reviews, and drive improvements in development processes.
• Troubleshooting and Performance Optimization - Diagnose and resolve complex technical issues, optimize system performance, and enhance reliability.
• Drive Agile Development - Play a key role in agile ceremonies, driving engineering excellence and continuous improvement.
• Testing and Automation - Ensure high test coverage through unit, integration, and automated testing frameworks, promoting a culture of quality.
• Documentation & Knowledge Sharing - Create and maintain technical documentation, contributing to internal knowledge bases and best practices.
• DevOps & Cloud Expertise - Contribute to CI/CD pipelines, cloud deployments, and infrastructure improvements to enhance software delivery.

Benefits

• 401k Matching Program
• Professional Development Reimbursement
• Flexible Personal/Vacation Time Off
• Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Employee Assistance Program
• Parental Leave
• Discounts on fitness clubs, travel and more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Publishing Industries
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree