Software Engineer

Kestra • Austin, TX

37d

About The Position

Kestra Holdings offers industry-leading wealth management platforms for independent wealth management professionals nationwide. Kestra is dedicated to empowering independent financial professionals—including traditional and hybrid RIAs—to grow their businesses and deliver exceptional client service. We combine advanced business management technology with personalized consulting to provide unmatched scale, efficiency, and support. Our advisor-focused culture is built on innovation and advocacy, enabling advisors to offer comprehensive securities and investment advisory solutions to their clients.
Lead with Purpose. Partner with Impact.
Kestra is seeking a talented and motivated Software Engineer to join our dynamic Advisor Platform Engineering team. This pivotal role involves designing, developing, and maintaining engaging and intuitive software for our cutting-edge financial advisor platform.

Requirements

• 4-7 years of professional experience in a combination of front-end and back-end software development, delivering production systems with a demonstrated track record of successful project contributions.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, a related technical field, or equivalent practical/work experience.
• Experience working in an Agile/Scrum development environment and in cross-functional teams.
• Experience with third-party API integrations.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with financial services or highly regulated industry.
• Experience modernizing legacy systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deploy professional-quality front-end and back-end capabilities that meet accessibility, performance, and reliability goals.
• Translate product requirements, UI/UX designs, and architecture guidance into maintainable, functional software.
• Write clean, well-documented, testable code that adheres to development standards; contributes to shared component libraries and the design system.
• Participate in peer reviews focused on correctness, resiliency, and maintainability.
• Contribute to scalable application architecture and ensure seamless integration across systems.
• Document technical designs for review before implementing significant changes.
• Author comprehensive unit, integration, and end-to-end tests; maintain continuous integration and delivery practices to ensure reliable, fast delivery.
• Champion best practices for automated testing and deployment.
• Instrument applications for proactive monitoring, logging, and troubleshooting.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve issues promptly to maintain system health.
• Work closely with product managers, designers, architects, and peers.
• Provide status updates, estimates, and demos in Agile ceremonies.
• Mentor junior teammates and contribute to knowledge sharing within the team.
• Identify and address technical debt and performance bottlenecks; propose improvements to processes, tooling, and documentation.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends; share insights with the team.
• Take ownership of deliverables from conception through production rollout; align work with team objectives and broader strategic priorities.
• Uphold core values (Make it Happen, One Team, Serve) in daily interactions and delivery commitments.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and benefits with a large employer (over 1600 employees nationwide)
• 401(k), health insurance, and a competitive benefits package
• Work in a supportive, collaborative environment committed to professional excellence
• Help clients navigate meaningful financial decisions with confidence
• Opportunities for training, development, and long-term growth within the firm
• Tuition reimbursement for qualified expenses

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level