Senior Software Engineer

Bessemer Trust•Woodbridge Township, NJ

2d•$110,000 - $180,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Join a leading wealth management firm dedicated to delivering cutting-edge digital solutions that empower employees and clients. As a Software Engineering Lead, you will play a pivotal role in driving the development and delivery of innovative, scalable, and secure applications that support the firm’s strategic objectives. Your expertise in front-end and back-end development, cloud infrastructure, and automation will guide a high-performing team to build transformative digital products.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, or a related field.
10+ years of experience in software engineering and design.
Proficient in React for building responsive, user-centric web applications.
Hands-on cloud experience with AWS services such as Lambda.
Experience working with AWS databases (e.g., DynamoDB, Redshift) optimizing for performance and scalability.
Strong knowledge of designing, developing, and managing APIs on platforms like WSO2, REST and GraphQL.
Advanced skills in TypeScript, JavaScript, and Python for software development and scripting.
Familiarity with Agile/Scrum frameworks for managing and delivering projects.
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines using tools like BitBucket, Docker and Terraform.
Effective communication and collaboration skills to work with cross-functional technology teams, including software engineers, solution engineers, infrastructure engineers, and architects
Demonstrated experience leading engineering teams and mentoring junior developers.
Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities

Nice To Haves

Cloud certifications preferred
Expertise in one or more wealth management disciplines, such as portfolio management and trading, client advisory services, or modern corporate finance practices

Responsibilities

Lead the design, development, and deployment of high-quality software solutions using React, AWS, and modern scripting languages.
Drive architecture decisions to ensure scalability, performance, and maintainability.
Collaborate with product managers and stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical specifications.
Leverage AWS services for application development, including database management, serverless computing, and cloud storage solutions.
Optimize performance and cost-efficiency of applications hosted in AWS.
Ensure security best practices in cloud-based development.
Oversee API design, development, and management to support seamless integration across systems.
Ensure APIs adhere to performance, scalability, and security standards.
Design and implement automated CI/CD pipelines to streamline development workflows.
Optimize release processes to improve delivery speed and reduce errors.
Lead and mentor a team of engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and technical excellence.
Promote best practices in coding, testing, and deployment across the team.
Utilize expertise in scripting languages such as TypeScript, JavaScript, and Python to deliver robust software solutions.
Ensure cross-platform compatibility and performance optimization.
Work closely with cross-functional teams, including Business Solution Engineers, QA, and business stakeholders, to ensure successful project delivery.
Clearly communicate technical concepts to non-technical audiences.

Benefits

Eligible employees may participate in a 401 (k) program with a company profit sharing contribution, medical, dental, vision, life insurance and disability coverage and paid holidays, vacation, and sick days.
Competitive base salary plus discretionary annual bonus for select positions
A 401(k) plan with a generous annual profit-sharing contribution
Personalized development and career opportunities, including tuition reimbursement support
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans with zero contributions for employee coverage
Employee assistance (EAP) and wellness programs
Hybrid work environment: 60% in office, 40% remote for most positions
Paid time off and paid parental leave
Employer-paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage
Legal services and financial wellness plans at no cost to employees