Lead Software Engineer

Bessemer Trust; Woodbridge Township (NJ); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Bessemer Trust is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to drive innovative software solutions within their robust IT team. The role involves technical leadership, software development using React and AWS, and mentoring junior developers. Candidates should have significant experience in software engineering and a passion for technology.

Benefits

401(k) with company profit sharing

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

Paid time off and paid parental leave

Employee assistance programs

Hybrid work environment

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in software engineering and design.
• Hands-on cloud experience with AWS services.
• Demonstrated experience leading engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, and deployment of software solutions.
• Collaborate with product managers to translate requirements into specifications.
• Oversee API design, development, and management.

Skills

React

AWS

TypeScript

JavaScript

Python

API Management

CI/CD

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field

Tools

BitBucket

Docker

Terraform

Job description

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Join Our Dynamic IT Team At Bessemer

Are you ready to be part of something exciting? Our IT department is growing and evolving, and Bessemer is making a tremendous investment in technology. We want you to be part of this exciting journey.

Join Our Dynamic IT Team At Bessemer

Are you ready to be part of something exciting? Our IT department is growing and evolving, and Bessemer is making a tremendous investment in technology. We want you to be part of this exciting journey.

Why Bessemer?

• Long-Term Vision: We believe in a stable and ongoing focus on building modern engineering solutions for our clients and employees.
• Ambitious Roadmap: We're on a multi-year journey to transform our investments platform and build a modern advisor workstation.
• Innovative Leadership: Our IT leadership has energized our organization with an innovative and strategic mindset.
  
  

What We Offer

• Incredible Work Environment: Enjoy modern collaboration spaces and a subsidized cafeteria.
• Smart and Friendly Colleagues: Work alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry.
• Work-Life Fit: We value your well-being and support a healthy work-life balance.
  
  

Join us at Bessemer and be part of a team that's shaping the future of technology!

As a Software Engineering Lead, you will play a pivotal role in driving the development and delivery of innovative, scalable, and secure applications that support the firm’s strategic objectives. Your expertise in front-end and back-end development, cloud infrastructure, and automation will guide a high-performing team to build transformative digital products.

Primary Responsibilities

Technical Leadership

• Lead the design, development, and deployment of high-quality software solutions using React, AWS, and modern scripting languages.
• Drive architecture decisions to ensure scalability, performance, and maintainability.
• Collaborate with product managers and stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical specifications.
  
  

Cloud Development

• Leverage AWS services for application development, including database management, serverless computing, and cloud storage solutions.
• Optimize performance and cost-efficiency of applications hosted in AWS.
• Ensure security best practices in cloud-based development.
  
  

API Development & Integration

• Oversee API design, development, and management to support seamless integration across systems.
• Ensure APIs adhere to performance, scalability, and security standards.
  
  

Continuous Integration & Deployment (CI/CD)

• Design and implement automated CI/CD pipelines to streamline development workflows.
• Optimize release processes to improve delivery speed and reduce errors.
  
  

Team Leadership & Mentorship

• Lead and mentor a team of engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and technical excellence.
• Promote best practices in coding, testing, and deployment across the team.
  
  

Scripting and Development

• Utilize expertise in scripting languages such as TypeScript, JavaScript, and Python to deliver robust software solutions.
• Ensure cross-platform compatibility and performance optimization.
  
  

Collaboration & Communication

• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including Business Solution Engineers, QA, and business stakeholders, to ensure successful project delivery.
• Clearly communicate technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in software engineering and design.
• Proficient in React for building responsive, user-centric web applications.
• Hands-on cloud experience with AWS services such as Lambda.
• Experience working with AWS databases (e.g., DynamoDB, Redshift) optimizing for performance and scalability.
• Strong knowledge of designing, developing, and managing APIs on platforms like WSO2, REST and GraphQL.
• Advanced skills in TypeScript, JavaScript, and Python for software development and scripting.
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum frameworks for managing and delivering projects.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines using tools like BitBucket, Docker and Terraform.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills to work with cross-functional technology teams, including software engineers, solution engineers, infrastructure engineers, and architects
• Demonstrated experience leading engineering teams and mentoring junior developers.
• Problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Cloud certifications preferred
• Expertise in one or more wealth management disciplines, such as portfolio management and trading, client advisory services, or modern corporate finance practices
  
  

The base salary range for this position is $150,000 - $220,000. Actual salaries will vary and will be based on various factors, such as skills, experience, and qualification for the role. It is not typical for offers to be made at or near the top of the range.

In addition, this position may be eligible for a discretionary incentive based on individual and company performance.

Eligible employees may participate in a 401 (k) program with a company profit sharing contribution, medical, dental, vision, life insurance and disability coverage and paid holidays, vacation, and sick days.

About Bessemer Trust

Bessemer Trust is a family office, overseeing more than $200 billion in assets for over 3,100 individuals and families of substantial wealth. Its more than 1,200 employees are singularly focused on private wealth management — disciplined investment management, sophisticated wealth planning, comprehensive family office services, and highly personalized client service.

Established in 1907 as the family office for Annie and Henry Phipps, Bessemer Trust is in its seventh generation of ownership by the Phipps family. As a self-made entrepreneur, Henry Phipps was a founding partner and chief financial officer of Carnegie Steel.

Bessemer Trust retains its original focus as a privately owned and independent wealth manager deeply committed to its mission of providing peace of mind to its clients. Bessemer’s adherence to putting clients’ interests first, fiduciary mindset, and highly collaborative culture are at the heart of everything the firm does.

Key Facts

• For more than 118 years, Bessemer Trust has operated continuously in a single line of business, independently owned by one family.
• Headquartered in New York’s Rockefeller Center, Bessemer Trust has 22 offices in total. Woodbridge, NJ, is one of the firm’s largest offices, which hosts a wide range of technology and operations professionals. In addition to its sizable presence in New York and Woodbridge, the firm provides client service through offices in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Delaware, Denver, Garden City, Grand Cayman, Greenwich, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, Naples, Nevada, Palm Beach, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle, Stuart, and Washington, D.C.
• To watch a video about Bessemer Trust’s history, click here.
• To learn more about Bessemer Trust, click here.
  
  

About Our Employee Rewards And Benefits

We provide exceptional rewards and benefits that are among the best in the industry, giving our people access to a wide range of options, including:

• Competitive base salary plus discretionary annual bonus for select positions
• A 401(k) plan with a generous annual profit-sharing contribution
• Personalized development and career opportunities, including tuition reimbursement support
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans with zero contributions for employee coverage
• Employee assistance (EAP) and wellness programs
• Hybrid work environment: 60% in office, 40% remote for most positions
• Paid time off and paid parental leave
• Employer-paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage
• Legal services and financial wellness plans at no cost to employees
  
  

Bessemer Trust is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage candidates of diverse backgrounds to apply.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

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