Platform Engineer
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Job description
Platform Development & Infrastructure:
- Implement platform services, APIs, and infrastructure components independently
- Develop and maintain core platform capabilities including data services, authentication, and integration frameworks
- Handle complex platform-level bug fixes and participate in incident remediation for foundational systems
- Write comprehensive tests for platform components and ensure high reliability standards
- Implement secure coding practices with focus on enterprise-grade security and compliance
API & Integration Design:
- Contribute to technical specifications for platform APIs and service interfaces
- Implement solutions for complex integration challenges between systems and external partners
- Design and build reusable platform components that serve multiple applications
- Identify and address performance bottlenecks in platform services
- Evaluate and recommend technical approaches for platform-level challenges
Data & Architecture:
- Work with data modeling, master data management, and enterprise data governance
- Implement canonical source-of-truth data systems and ensure data integrity
- Contribute to service-oriented architecture patterns and microservices design
- Support cloud-native architectures and infrastructure-as-code principles
- Participate in DevOps practices and CI/CD pipeline development
Collaboration & Enablement:
- Work closely with application engineering teams to understand platform requirements
- Provide technical guidance on platform service adoption and best practices
- Collaborate with security and compliance teams on regulatory requirements
- Communicate platform capabilities and constraints to stakeholders
- Document platform components and integration patterns for broader team use
Requirements
- Strong proficiency in platform technologies (Java, C#, Python, Go, or similar)
- Experience with API design, microservices architecture, and distributed systems
- Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
- Understanding of database technologies, data modeling, and enterprise data patterns
- Experience with message queues, event-driven architecture, and async processing
- Familiarity with DevOps tools, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure automation
- Understanding of security best practices for enterprise platforms
- Knowledge of financial services regulatory requirements preferred, * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical field
- 3-6 years of software engineering experience with focus on platform or infrastructure development
- Experience building APIs, services, or platform components
- Understanding of enterprise integration patterns and service-oriented architecture
- Experience with agile development methodologies and cross-functional collaboration
Benefits & conditions
- Build foundational platform components that enable innovation across the entire product portfolio
- Work with modern cloud-native technologies and enterprise-scale architecture
- Learn wealth management domain while developing deep platform engineering expertise
- Collaborate with experienced platform architects and engineering leaders
- Clear growth path toward senior platform engineering and architecture roles
Compensation: The Base Salary range for this position is between $144,000-$168,000.
This information reflects a base salary range that AssetMark reasonably expects to pay for the position based on a number of factors which may include job-related knowledge, skills, education, experience, and actual work location. This position will also be eligible for additional variable incentive compensation and competitive benefits., Our culture brings our mission and values to life. Here, we do what's right, embrace diverse ideas, and innovate together. We also offer a wide range of benefits to support you and your family-because thriving at work starts with thriving in life.
- Flex Time or Paid Time Off and Sick Time Off
- 401K - 6% Employer Match
- Medical, Dental, Vision - HDHP or PPO
- HSA - Employer contribution (HDHP only)
- Volunteer Time Off
- Career Development / Recognition
- Fitness Reimbursement
- Hybrid Work Schedule
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, AssetMark is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued.