Lead Software Engineer — Cloud, AI, Microservices

Broadridge Financial Solutions; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 150,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Broadridge Financial Solutions in Newark is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to design and deliver software solutions that support financial information processing across cloud and on‑premises environments. You will mentor junior developers, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and ensure solutions meet quality, functional, and compliance standards.

You’ll leverage modern frameworks, test automation, and AI-enabled tools to improve development while leading Agile delivery.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of software engineering experience, including technical leadership responsibilities.
• Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools and practical use cases for engineering acceleration.
• Strong expertise in Java, Spring Boot, microservices, and REST APIs.
• Experience with AWS and containerized deployments using Docker.
• Experience with EKS, ECS, CI/CD, and DevOps practices.
• Experience with Kafka and MQ.
• Strong understanding of secure coding practices, relational databases, and DevOps.
• Knowledge of SQL.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement software solutions that support financial information processing across cloud-based and on-premises environments.
• Mentor and guide junior developers, providing oversight to ensure effective task execution and delivery.
• Analyze business requirements and ensure software solutions meet defined functional and compliance needs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional development teams to support seamless integration across system components.
• Maintain software quality and ensure adherence to Broadridge development standards and guidelines.
• Evaluate and recommend tools and frameworks that enhance software development and test automation capabilities.
• Leverage AI-enabled tools to improve design, coding, and testing activities.
• Lead and actively participate in Agile ceremonies, including planning, stand‑ups, reviews, and retrospectives.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

microservices

REST APIs

AI-assisted tools

DevOps

CI/CD

AWS

Docker

Kubernetes

Kafka

MQ

secure coding

SQL

Relational databases

Education

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

equivalent education and experience

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD

AI tools

Job description

Broadridge Financial Solutions in Newark is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to design and deliver software solutions that support financial information processing across cloud and on‑premises environments. You will mentor junior developers, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and ensure solutions meet quality, functional, and compliance standards.

You’ll leverage modern frameworks, test automation, and AI-enabled tools to improve development while leading Agile delivery.