Lead Software Engineer / Principal Software Engineer – Cloud Platforms (AWS) Newark, NJ (Hybrid)

broadridge; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 200,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Broadridge seeks a hands-on Lead Software Engineer / Principal Software Engineer with 15+ years of experience to design and build large-scale cloud solutions on AWS. This role provides technical leadership across multiple teams, mentors engineers, and drives modernization while staying hands-on with architecture, design, and development of secure, scalable systems.

The ideal candidate embraces engineering excellence, DevOps, and strong communication to influence decisions across Product,

Qualifications

• 15+ years of software engineering experience with cloud native on AWS.
• Hands-on experience with AWS services, containerization, microservices, and distributed systems.
• Experience with PostgreSQL, messaging (Kafka, MQ), and event-driven architectures.
• Experience with monitoring and observability tools such as Datadog, Splunk, CloudWatch.
• Strong CI/CD, DevOps practices, cloud security, and application performance.
• Proven ability to lead complex technical initiatives while remaining hands-on.
• Excellent communication skills to influence technical decisions across teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of cloud-native applications and distributed systems on AWS.
• Provide technical leadership across engineering teams, guiding architecture and decisions.
• Partner with Product, Infrastructure, and Architecture teams to deliver scalable solutions.
• Mentor engineers through design reviews, code reviews, and coaching.
• Drive modernization initiatives, cloud adoption, and continuous improvement.
• Evaluate new technologies to improve reliability, scalability, and performance.

Skills

AWS

Containers (ECS/EKS/K8s)

Microservices

Distributed systems

PostgreSQL

Messaging (Kafka/MQ)

Observability tools

CI/CD

Cloud security

Leadership

Communication

Tools

Datadog

Splunk

CloudWatch

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

At Broadridge, we've built a culture where the highest goal is to empower others to accomplish more. If you’re passionate about developing your career, while helping others along the way, come join the Broadridge team.

Summary

Broadridge is seeking a hands-on Lead Software Engineer / Principal Software Engineer with approximately 15+ years of experience designing and building large-scale cloud solutions. This individual will provide technical leadership while remaining actively involved in architecture, design, and software development. The ideal candidate is passionate about modern cloud technologies, engineering excellence, and mentoring teams to deliver secure, scalable, and resilient solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of cloud-native applications and distributed systems on AWS.

• Provide technical leadership across multiple engineering teams, driving architecture, design decisions, and engineering best practices.

• Partner with Product, Infrastructure, and Architecture teams to deliver scalable, secure, and high-performing solutions.

• Mentor engineers through design reviews, code reviews, and technical coaching.

• Drive modernization initiatives, cloud adoption, and continuous improvement across the engineering organization.

• Evaluate new technologies and recommend solutions that improve reliability, scalability, performance, and operational efficiency.

Required Qualifications

• 15+ years of software engineering experience, including significant experience building cloud-native applications on AWS.

• Strong hands‑on experience with AWS services, containerization (ECS/EKS/Kubernetes), microservices, and distributed systems.

• Experience with PostgreSQL, messaging technologies (Kafka, MQ), and event‑driven architectures.

• Experience with monitoring, logging, and observability tools such as Datadog, Splunk, CloudWatch, or similar platforms.

• Strong understanding of CI/CD, DevOps practices, cloud security, and application performance.

• Proven ability to lead complex technical initiatives while remaining hands‑on with design and development.

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence technical decisions across teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• AWS Professional Certification(s).

• Experience in financial services or other highly regulated industries.

• Experience leading cloud modernization and enterprise platform initiatives.

Salary Range: 200,000.00 – 220,000.00 USD annual

Bonus Eligible

Please visit www.broadridgebenefits.com for more information on our comprehensive benefit offerings.

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