Director of Engineering (Platform)

Our client partners with advisors and institutions to deliver personalized, values-aligned, and tax-smart investing. Their technology enables sophisticated investment solutions through a simple and engaging client experience. They empower advisors and institutions to deliver investments that reflect what matters most to them and their clients. Backed by leading investors and operating as an SEC Registered Investment Adviser based in New York City, our client is committed to fostering an inclusive environment that embraces diverse voices, perspectives, and lived experiences—driving positive outcomes for investors and contributing to a more sustainable and prosperous future for the world. They are now looking for a Director of Engineering (Platform).

Salary/Hourly Rate:

$250k – $270k

Position Overview:

The Director of Engineering (Platform) will lead the architecture and implementation of web services, APIs, data stores, and infrastructure for the client-facing portal application. This role offers the opportunity to work with modern technology paradigms on Google Cloud, including modularity, functional programming, and reactive applications.

Responsibilities of the Director of Engineering (Platform):

• Architect and build high-performance, responsive web services and APIs to support client-facing asset management platforms.
• Model business data into the appropriate data store.
• Automate and optimize infrastructure components.
• Write code, perform unit testing, and conduct thorough code reviews.
• Collaborate with engineering, product, design, and business teams throughout all phases of the software development lifecycle.

Required Experience/Skills for the Director of Engineering (Platform):

• 7+ years of relevant work experience in software engineering.
• Expert knowledge of Java.
• Expert knowledge of RDBMS; NoSQL experience is a plus.
• Strong understanding of functional programming paradigms.
• Deep understanding of performance challenges, tradeoffs, and optimization in web applications.
• Familiarity with unit testing tools and best practices.
• Proven track record of delivering high-performance web applications.
• Strong knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and software architecture.
• Passionate about software development and emerging technologies.

Preferred Experience/Skills for the Director of Engineering (Platform):

• Experience with Google Cloud platform.
• Background in modularity and reactive application development.

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science.

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance – premiums 100% covered.
• 401(k) with sustainable investment options and a 3.5% employer match.
• Unlimited paid time off.
• 16 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Annual $600 wellness and education stipend.
• Sponsored employee resource groups.

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