Sr. Architect, Software Engineering

Our client is building the future of trading by developing low-latency, high-performance systems that push the boundaries of financial technology. This role offers the chance to work with cutting-edge technology in a collaborative, close-knit team environment, where your expertise will directly impact real-time trading execution. You'll tackle complex engineering challenges, optimize mission-critical systems, and be part of a culture that values innovation, problem-solving, and technical excellence. If you're passionate about building next-generation trading platforms that execute in microseconds and want to work in a fast-paced, rewarding environment, this is the opportunity for you.

As a senior technical leader, you will drive the architectural evolution of systems that support real-time trading, large-scale data processing, and seamless integration across financial services. This opportunity offers the chance to work with modern cloud-native technologies, mentor engineering teams, and influence the future of financial technology infrastructure.

Job Title: Senior Software Architect

Location: New York, NY (Hybrid)

Employment Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop scalable, high-performance financial systems that ensure continuous availability.
• Define and uphold critical non-functional requirements, including security, scalability, and system reliability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create cloud-native solutions aligned with technical and business objectives.
• Lead initiatives focused on system availability, disaster recovery, and resilience.
• Develop and maintain common libraries and frameworks to standardize and optimize development processes.
• Implement automated testing strategies, including performance, integration, and regression testing.
• Provide mentorship and technical leadership, ensuring adherence to software architecture best practices.
• Oversee production environments and design systems that are fault-tolerant and self-healing.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards for security, regulatory requirements, and data privacy.

Qualifications

• 15 years of experience in software architecture, systems design, and technical leadership, preferably within financial or trading platforms.
• Proven expertise in designing high-availability, fault-tolerant, and self-recovering systems.
• Strong understanding of disaster recovery strategies, scalability techniques, and security best practices.
• Hands-on experience with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) and cloud platforms.
• Deep knowledge of microservices architecture and API-driven system development.
• Familiarity with event-driven and message-based architectures using technologies like Kafka or ActiveMQ.
• Extensive experience with SQL (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL (Cassandra, DynamoDB) databases.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor development teams, fostering innovation and technical excellence.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex architectural concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with high-frequency trading systems or brokerage platforms.
• Proficiency in Linux environments and scripting languages such as Bash or Python for automation.
• Knowledge of CQRS, event-driven design, and event sourcing methodologies.
• Extensive experience in designing and optimizing CI/CD pipelines for automation and continuous deployment.
• Compensation & Benefits
• Competitive salary based on experience and technical expertise.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Mental health and family planning support.
• Generous paid time off, including observed holidays.
• 16 weeks of paid parental leave for biological and adoptive parents.
• Commuter benefits and professional development stipends.
• Monthly wellness and fitness reimbursements.
• Flexible hybrid work model.
• For in-office employees: daily lunch stipend, snacks, and an engaging workspace.

Candidates must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.; visa sponsorship is not available for this role.