Sr. Software Engineer (C++, Python)

Accountabilities

• • Develop, maintain, and enhance complex, data-driven software components and systems using C++, Python, and other relevant technologies.
  • Contribute to the evolution of a high-performance platform responsible for processing extremely large volumes of financial data.
  • Evaluate technologies and architectural approaches and help shape scalable solutions, with particular emphasis on cloud architectures.
  • Design and expand testing infrastructure while developing comprehensive automated tests to improve software quality and reliability.
  • Partner with operations teams to investigate and resolve production issues, identifying opportunities to incorporate permanent improvements into the product.
  • Build internal tools that improve deployment, administration, monitoring, and operational efficiency.
  • Collaborate with product teams to understand, clarify, and refine technical requirements and feature specifications.
  • Contribute to engineering standards, development practices, quality processes, release procedures, and deployment best practices.
  • Evaluate when to integrate third-party technologies versus building solutions internally, making sound technical and architectural trade-offs.
  • Participate in technical interviews and help assess candidates for engineering positions.

  Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or another relevant technical discipline.
  • 5+ years of experience solving complex engineering problems involving sophisticated, distributed, data-driven, and highly performant software applications.
  • Strong programming skills in C++ and Python, with the ability to work effectively across multiple languages and technologies.
  • Hands-on experience with AWS or other cloud technology platforms, with a solid understanding of how to leverage cloud architectures effectively.
  • Experience improving software development, testing, quality, release, and deployment processes.
  • Experience integrating third-party software systems as well as designing and developing components from the ground up.
  • Strong knowledge of relational databases, SQL, and core relational database concepts.
  • Proficiency with Linux and confidence working in shell environments.
  • Ability to write effective shell scripts and command-line utilities while recognizing when a more robust solution is appropriate.
  • Experience with Git or comparable source code management systems.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with the judgment to evaluate alternative technical approaches.
  • Excellent communication, organization, and task-management skills.
  • Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively within a distributed team.
  • Comfortable working remotely and managing priorities with a high degree of autonomy.

  Benefits

  • Competitive compensation package.
  • Stock option offering.
  • 401(k) plan with employer matching.
  • Health, dental, vision, and disability insurance coverage.
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution.
  • Unlimited paid time off.
  • Flexible approach to taking time off and managing personal time.