Principal Software Development Engineer, Post Trade

DriveWealth; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 250,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Parental Leave

Wellness Reimbursement

Phone Provided

Personal development allowance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

DriveWealth in New York is seeking a Principal Engineer to lead the design and implementation of our brokerage systems, delivering scalable, low‑latency services across asset classes. You will drive architecture, code quality, and reliability in a fast‑paced fintech environment.

You will mentor engineers, own REST APIs and microservices, and shape CI/CD pipelines while working with Kafka, Kubernetes, and cloud platforms in a hybrid office setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field or equivalent experience.
• At least 10 years of software engineering experience with expertise in Java.
• Must understand Test Driven Development and how to write effective unit/integration tests.
• Strong understanding of CI/CD and automated testing frameworks.
• Proficient in developing and maintaining robust REST APIs and implementing sophisticated event‑driven architectures with Kafka and Kubernetes.
• Background in financial technology or capital markets is required.
• Proficient in SQL and NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL).
• Experience with Unix/Linux and scripting for data transformation.
• Knowledge of Jira, Git, Jenkins.
• Experience with 24x7, highly‑available architecture and cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure).
• Experience with Scrum and other Agile processes.
• Strong communication and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and delivery of high performance, low‑latency brokerage systems.
• Architect and implement REST APIs and microservices.
• Mentor engineering team and provide technical leadership.
• Support and optimize trading systems across asset classes like Equities and Options.
• Define specifications, develop components, and prepare test data and specs.
• Analyze service and application performance using multiple languages and tools.
• Develop and maintain automated testing frameworks and CI/CD pipelines.
• Collaborate with Broker Dealer Operations and other stakeholders.

Skills

Java

Golang

REST APIs

Microservices

CI/CD

Kafka

Kubernetes

Unit/Integration Tests

Financial Tech

SQL/NoSQL

Unix/Linux

Jira

Git

Jenkins

AWS/GCP/Azure

Agile

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Jira

Git

Jenkins

Kafka

Kubernetes

Job description

About Us

DriveWealth is on a mission to make investing easier. We believe that everyone should have the ability to control their financial future, and that access to financial markets should not be limited by geography, wealth, or legacy systems. We are a global B2B financial technology organization dedicated to democratizing access to financial independence around the world. Our mission is realized through an API-based platform, empowering our partners to offer seamless investing and trading experiences to clients worldwide, all from their mobile devices. Our technology provides partners with a modern, extensible toolkit, enabling traditional investment workflows and innovative techniques like fractional share ownership. DriveWealth has evolved into a global platform offering trading of US equities, mutual funds, ETFs, fixed income, and options.

There’s never been a better time to build a category-defining business and there has rarely been a team better positioned for this opportunity. Our culture blends the pace and agility of a fintech start-up with the impact, stability, and discipline of Wall Street. We encourage creativity and experimentation while ensuring institutional-grade execution and regulatory compliance in everything we do. Join us and help build the future of global investing!

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Principal Engineer to join our Post Trade Engineering team. As a Principal Engineer, you will be responsible for leading the design, development, and implementation of our brokerage systems. You will work closely with our engineering team and other stakeholders to create scalable, low latency, and highly available trading systems.

What You’ll Do

• Responsible for the technical architecture, design and delivery of high performance, low-latency brokerage systems using Java/Golang
• Assesses the health and performance of software applications and databases and provides software and technology solutions
• Design, develop, and maintain REST APIs and microservices.
• Work with the Broker Dealer Operations teams to support and enhance the trading and backend system for multiple asset classes like Equities, Options, Mutual Funds etc
• Define specifications and develops components, modifies existing software stack, prepare test data, and prepares functional specifications
• Analyze Service and application performance using various programming languages, tools and techniques
• Develop and maintain automated testing frameworks and CI/CD pipelines
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to the engineering team
• Provide guidance to non-technical staff in using software and hardware systems most effectively and efficiently
• Support applications with an understanding of system integration, test planning, scripting, and troubleshooting

You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field or equivalent experience
• At least 10 years of experience in Software Engineering with expertise in Java
• Must understand Test Driven Development and how to write effective unit/integration tests
• Strong understanding of CI/CD and automated testing frameworks
• Proficient in developing and maintaining robust REST APIs and implementing sophisticated event‑driven architectures with Kafka and Kubernetes
• Background in financial technology or capital markets is required
• Proficient in No SQL, SQL and Stored Procedures such as in Postgres, MySQL
• Experience with Unix, Linux Operating Systems (writing scripts to extract and transform data)
• Knowledge of Jira, Git, Jenkins
• Experience with a 24x7, highly‑available architecture
• Strong experience with Amazon Web Services, Google Cloud Platform or Microsoft Azure
• Experience with Scrum and other Agile processes
• Strong communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Special Knowledge (Nice to Have, But Not Required)

• Multiple years experience in fin‑tech specifically Post Trade, Payment or SaaS

Location

This role is open to candidates in the following locations:

New York, NY - Hybrid

• This role is expected to come into the office 2-3 days/week on a cadence set by the Hiring Manager/Team.
• If you're not based in one of the locations listed above, this role is not a fit, and we cannot accommodate remote work outside these locations.
• Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. DriveWealth does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

Pay Range: $250,000 – $280,000

Working at DriveWealth

We do our best work when we're in the same room. To maintain the speed our partners expect, our New York, Chicago, and Lithuania teams work in office on a hybrid schedule. We've found that being physically side‑by‑side is the only way to solve complex problems in real‑time and stay truly accountable to the products we ship. When you're here, you're working directly with the people making the decisions.

To support that work, we provide competitive compensation, equity, and a 401(k) match. We also offer Medical insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, Disability insurance, and Paid Parental Leave, along with a wellness reimbursement, a company‑provided phone, and a personal development allowance. Finally, we value the time you spend away from the office with generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and observed holidays.

Work Authorization

Applicants must possess the legal right to work in the country where the position is located at the time of application. DriveWealth requires all employees to provide original documentation verifying their work authorization on or before their first day of employment.

For US‑based roles: Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis without the need for current or future visa sponsorship. DriveWealth does not provide visa sponsorship or support for employment authorization, including transfers, at this time. Offers of employment are strictly contingent upon an individual’s ability to secure and maintain the legal right to work at the Company.

How We Think About AI

We leverage AI to work smarter and move faster. We seek AI‑curious talent who are proactive about using emerging tools to increase signal quality, reduce friction, and improve outcomes to deliver products faster, provide better service to our partners, and to streamline processes. Your ability to leverage our internal tools and technology to drive results is as important to us as your core domain expertise.

Compensation

Pay is generally based on the level, complexity, responsibility, location, and job duties/requirements of the specific position. We then source candidates with the requisite skills, expertise, education, training, and experience. If you are selected for an interview, please feel welcome to speak to a recruiter about our compensation philosophy and other available benefits. This role is eligible for base, bonus, equity, 401(k) match, and heavily subsidized benefits and perks.

Equal Employment Opportunity

To build technology and products that are used and loved by people and solve real‑world problems, we need to build a team with many different perspectives and experiences. We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

Agency Disclaimer

DriveWealth does not accept agency resumes. Do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, employees, or any other organization location. DriveWealth is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.