Lead Software Engineer

IBMC; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

IBMC is seeking a Lead Software Engineer for a fast-growing SaaS company in the financial sector. This remote role involves leading a dynamic team to design scalable microservices solutions for high-performance trading platforms, focusing on mentorship, architecture, and optimization.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of microservices architecture and trading platforms.
• Experience in performance optimization and security best practices.
• Knowledge of financial markets, trading strategies, and algorithmic trading preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of engineers in developing microservices.
• Architect and develop scalable solutions for trading systems.
• Integrate with various trading platforms and ensure compliance with regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Problem Solving

Mentorship

Agile Development

Communication

Tools

C#

CI/CD

AWS

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

IBMC is partnering with a fast-growing SaaS company specializing in the financial and trading industry. We are looking for a Lead Software Engineer to join a dynamic and innovative engineering team. This role will be critical in designing and building scalable microservices solutions that power trading platforms, and will involve leadership and mentorship of a talented engineering team.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of engineers, fostering a culture of high-quality development and innovation.
• Architect and develop scalable microservices-based solutions that support high-performance, real-time trading systems.
• Design and optimize APIs using C#, ensuring high efficiency and reliability across trading platforms.
• Implement robust security practices for financial and trading systems, maintaining regulatory and industry standards.
• Drive performance optimization efforts, including system monitoring and troubleshooting to ensure optimal operation.
• Manage and optimize CI/CD pipelines to streamline development workflows and ensure smooth deployment processes.
• Promote agile methodologies, test-driven development (TDD), and industry best practices throughout the team.
• Ensure comprehensive API documentation and versioning using tools like Swagger and OpenAPI.
• Integrate with various trading platforms such as MT4, MT5, DxTrade, C-Trader, Rithmic, OneTrade, MatchTrade, Sirix, and NinjaTrader.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to align technical solutions with business objectives.
• Oversee code reviews, design discussions, and system architecture to maintain high-quality code.
• Develop disaster recovery and failover strategies to ensure system resilience.
• Be the ultimate technical authority, resolving critical issues and taking full responsibility for the technology, even during holidays.

• C++: Experience with performance-critical components.
• ScyllaDB: High-performance NoSQL database solutions.
• Redis: In-memory caching and real-time data processing.
• ElasticSearch: Log aggregation, real-time search, and analytics.
• InfluxDB: Time-series data management and analytics.
• Terraform/CloudFormation: Infrastructure as Code (IaC) expertise.

Cloud & Backend Development:

• AWS Services: Lambda, DynamoDB, API Gateway, EC2, ECS/ECR.
• C#: Strong proficiency in API development, parallel processing, and asynchronous programming.
• Trading Platform Integration: Experience with MT4, MT5, DxTrade, C-Trader, or other trading platforms.
• Understanding of financial markets, trading strategies, and algorithmic trading is preferred.
• Experience with market data feeds, FIX protocol, and WebSocket APIs.
• Expertise in microservices architecture, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), CI/CD pipelines, and version control systems (Git).
• Deep understanding of performance optimization, security best practices, and system monitoring (AWS CloudWatch, Prometheus, New Relic).

Development Methodologies & Best Practices:

• Agile development methodologies (Scrum).
• Test-Driven Development (TDD) and unit testing.
• Software design patterns and best practices for scalable and maintainable code.
• DevSecOps integration for security-focused development workflows.

Soft Skills & Leadership:

• Strong Leadership: Ability to lead, motivate, and set high-quality standards for engineering teams.
• Problem-Solving Mindset: Strong analytical and debugging skills to solve complex technical issues.
• Proactive & Motivated: Strong initiative and ability to drive projects forward.
• Mentorship: Experience in training junior developers and fostering collaboration.
• Excellent Communication: Able to explain technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Time Management & Prioritization: Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively.
• Cross-Team Collaboration: Effective communication and collaboration with other departments to achieve common goals.

This is a remote position, so please ensure that you have access to a reliable device and a stable internet connection to perform your duties effectively.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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