Director Software Engineer- Java
Director, Software Engineering - Java
Location: Chicago, Il
Employment Type: Full-Time | Senior Leadership
About Us
We are a forward-thinking technology organization at the forefront of digital transformation in financial services. Our mission is to build resilient, scalable cloud-native platforms that power the future of capital markets. With a culture rooted in innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning, we empower our teams to solve complex challenges and deliver impactful solutions.
Your Impact
As Director of Software Engineering - Java, you will lead a high-performing team in designing and building next-generation clearing systems. You'll drive technical excellence, foster innovation, and shape the future of our cloud-based infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and mentor a distributed team of software engineers to deliver scalable, event-driven cloud applications.
- Collaborate cross-functionally to architect and implement high-performance systems.
- Champion engineering best practices, performance optimization, and continuous improvement.
Qualifications
- 8+ years of experience building high-speed distributed systems using Java 8+ and advanced design patterns.
- Proven leadership in team building, mentoring, and managing complex technical projects.
- Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (preferably AWS) and distributed messaging systems like Kafka or Kinesis.
- Familiarity with DevOps tools and CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Terraform, Jenkins, Kubernetes).
Benefits
- Great leadership and growth oppurtunities
- Flexible work schedule
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