Senior Principal Software Engineer

Job Summary-

We are seeking a Sr. Principal .NET Engineer to lead the development and architecture of Equity/Credit-related financial software systems and help us compete at the highest level. This individual will guide the engineering team in building and optimizing applications and tools, ensuring they are scalable, secure, and aligned with strategic business needs. The role requires an extensive technical background, hands-on expertise in .NET technologies, and a strategic mindset to handle complex, large-scale projects. The ideal candidate should be capable of working in fast-paced environments, translating abstract ideas into concrete solutions, and driving innovation.

Responsibilities-

• Take ownership of the end-to-end development of financial software products, including design, architecture, coding, and optimization of core features.
• Provide strategic technical leadership across teams and projects, setting engineering standards, and driving the adoption of best practices.
• Define and implement long-term technical architecture and roadmap, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and senior leadership to translate business goals and vague requirements into actionable technical solutions.
• Spearhead initiatives to modernize legacy systems by reverse engineering existing code, enhancing performance, refactoring, and maintaining stability.
• Stay on top of technological advancements and evaluate their relevance to the organization.
• Lead critical efforts to ensure systems are scalable, secure, and compliant with financial industry standards.
• Investigate and resolve highly complex technical challenges to maintain exceptional software quality.
• Mentor and guide engineering teams, promoting a culture of continuous learning and innovation.
• Act as the top technical escalation point for critical production issues.

Requirements-

Technical Qualifications:

• 20+ years of development experience with the .NET platform.
• Advanced proficiency in ASP.NET Core 8.0, REST APIs, Single-Page Applications (SPA) frameworks, and OpenAPI.
• Extensive experience in designing and building client-server applications and implementing asynchronous programming patterns.
• Demonstrated excellence in coding, debugging, and creating robust and reusable designs.
• Experience in working with large-scale, complex applications in financial services or fintech is a must.
• Strong familiarity with SQL Server and expertise in database optimization techniques.
• Competency in reverse-engineering, working with incomplete specifications, and handling ambiguity effectively.
• Proven experience with cloud technologies (e.g., AWS or Azure) and deploying applications in distributed environments is preferred.

Leadership Expertise:

• Ability to drive technical initiatives and architect solutions that align with long-term business strategy.
• Strong record of working independently, taking ownership, and driving projects with minimal guidance.
• Track record of providing mentorship to engineering teams and fostering technical excellence.

Soft Skills:

• Exceptional problem-solving skills with attention to detail and an analytical mindset.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, allowing seamless interaction with diverse technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Proven ability to quickly learn and adapt to new technical domains and evolving business needs.

Education/Certifications-

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field; Master's degree preferred
• Fluent in both spoken and written English

What We Offer-

• Health Coverage options, along with other voluntary benefits
• Enterprise Udemy membership with access to thousands of personal and professional development courses
• Competitive pay and year-end bonus potential
• Flexible PTO
• Charitable Donation matching, along with Volunteer and Voting PTO
• Numerous team-building activities to promote collaboration in a fun and fast-paced work environment