DriveWealth · 3 hours ago
Senior Software Engineer
New York, New York, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$160K/yr - $190K/yr
7+ years expDriveWealth is a global B2B financial technology organization dedicated to democratizing access to financial independence. They are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to design and develop high-performance applications and contribute to building scalable event-driven microservices for their Brokerage Platform as a Service and API teams.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Cloud InfrastructureCryptocurrencyDeveloper APIsFinancial ServicesFinTechPersonal FinanceSoftwareTrading PlatformWealth Management
No H1B
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
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
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
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)
Company
DriveWealth
DriveWealth is a visionary technology company that empowers more than 100 partners around the world.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$550.8MKey Investors
Accel,Insight PartnersPoint72 VenturesPoint72 Ventures,Raptor Group,Route 66 Ventures,SBI Group
2021-08-20Series D· $450M
2020-10-27Series C· $56.7M
2017-11-03Series B· $21.1M
Leadership Team
Naureen Hassan
Chief Executive Officer
Venu Palaparthi
COO
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