Senior Software Engineer

DriveWealth•New York, NY

12d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join our Brokerage Platform as a Service and API teams. In this role, you will work on the design and development of high-performance, scalable, and low-latency applications using Java, Kafka, Postgres on AWS. You’ll help build event-driven microservices that enable real-time data processing and high-throughput transaction handling. You will also contribute to optimizing the performance of databases, including strategies like partitioning to support our high-transaction environment. As a Senior Software Engineer, you will collaborate with other engineers to ensure systems are designed for reliability, scalability, and performance, while focusing on delivering high-quality software in a fast-paced, cloud-native environment.

Requirements

7+ years of experience in software engineering, with a focus on Java and building high-performance systems
Strong experience with multi-threading, concurrent programming, and designing low-latency systems to handle high throughput efficiently
Experience in designing and building event-driven microservices using technologies like Kafka or ActiveMQ
Familiarity with database partitioning and sharding strategies to scale relational and NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, Cassandra)
Knowledge of cloud-native architectures and experience with cloud platforms such as AWS
Hands-on experience in implementing CI/CD pipelines and working with DevOps tools to improve software delivery
Experience with automated testing frameworks to ensure software quality and performance
Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze complex systems and optimize them for performance and reliability
A collaborative mindset, with experience working in agile teams and a strong ability to communicate technical concepts clearly
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. DriveWealth is unable to sponsor an employment Visa at this time.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with containerization (e.g., Docker) and Kubernetes for managing cloud-based services
Experience with distributed tracing or performance monitoring tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana)
Experience in financial systems or brokerage platforms, with an understanding of performance and reliability challenges specific to such domains

Responsibilities

Design and develop high-performance, multi-threaded applications in Java, optimized for low-latency and high-throughput.
Build and enhance event-driven microservices to ensure our platform can scale and handle high transaction volumes in real time.
Contribute to the design and implementation of database partitioning strategies to support distributed, high-transaction environments, ensuring the systems are efficient and scalable.
Implement and maintain messaging systems (e.g., Kafka) for asynchronous communication across services.
Collaborate with other engineers to design, implement, and improve CI/CD pipelines, enabling automated, efficient software delivery.
Write and maintain automated tests to ensure the stability and performance of the system, improving the quality and speed of development.
Optimize systems for performance and reliability, focusing on key non-functional requirements such as availability, scalability, and fault tolerance.
Participate in code reviews and mentorship, sharing knowledge and helping junior engineers improve their technical skills.
Work closely with infrastructure and product teams to ensure the software aligns with business goals and technical requirements

Benefits

Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance options
Mental health resources
Generous paid time off with observed holidays (varies per country)
Paid parental leave for biological and adoptive parents
Up to $2,500 or local equivalent each year to invest in continued education and personal development
Up to $900 each year or local equivalent for fitness and wellness reimbursement
Company-provided phone (varies by country)
For HQ in-office employees, a daily lunch stipend, unlimited snacks, and engaging office space in the Financial District
Pre-tax commuter benefits (US only)
Employer 401K match (US only)
Benefit offerings vary based on country and are subject to change.