Software Engineer

Kestra is seeking a talented and motivated Software Engineer to join our dynamic Advisor Platform Engineering team. In this role, you will design, develop, and maintain engaging and intuitive software for our cutting-edge financial advisor platform - software that supports financial advisors and the Home Office staff who serve them.

What you’ll Do:

• Design, develop, test, and deploy professional-quality front-end and back-end capabilities that meet accessibility, performance, and reliability goals.
• Translate product requirements, UI/UX designs, and architecture guidance into maintainable, functional software.
• Write clean, well-documented, testable code that adheres to development standards; contributes to shared component libraries and the design system.
• Participate in peer reviews focused on correctness, resiliency, and maintainability.
• Contribute to scalable application architecture and ensure seamless integration across
• systems.
• Document technical designs for review before implementing significant changes.
• Author comprehensive unit, integration, and end-to-end tests; maintain continuous integration and delivery practices to ensure reliable, fast delivery.
• Contribute to best practices for automated testing and deployment.
• Instrument applications for proactive monitoring, logging, and troubleshooting.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve issues promptly to maintain system health.
• Work closely with product managers, designers, architects, and peers; provide status
• updates, estimates, and demos in Agile ceremonies.
• Mentor junior teammates and contribute to knowledge sharing within the team.
• Identify and address technical debt and performance bottlenecks; propose improvements to processes, tooling, and documentation.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends; share insights with the team.
• Take ownership of deliverables from conception through production rollout; align work with team objectives and broader strategic priorities.
• Uphold core values (Make it Happen, One Team, Serve) in daily interactions and delivery commitments.

• Typically, 3-7 years of professional experience in front-end and back-end software
• development, delivering production systems with a demonstrated track record of
• successful project contributions.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, a related technical field, or
• equivalent practical/work experience.
• Hands-on experience with modern web and services technologies including React,
• TypeScript, C#, and .NET.
• Experience with third-party API integrations.
• Experience working in an Agile/Scrum development environment and in cross-functional
• teams.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate across
• teams.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (Microsoft Azure) and data stores such as SQL Server and
• Cosmos DB (desired).
• Experience with financial services or a highly regulated industry (desired).
• Experience modernizing legacy systems (desired).

Internal Application Policy: Internal applicants must be in good standing and have a minimum of 1 year of service with Kestra. Internal applicants must also have a minimum of 1 year service in current role unless approved by EVP.

• Competitive pay and benefits with a large employer (over 1600 employees nationwide)
• 401(k), health insurance, and a competitive benefits package
• Work in a supportive, collaborative environment committed to professional excellence
• Help clients navigate meaningful financial decisions with confidence
• Opportunities for training, development, and long-term growth within the firm
• Tuition reimbursement for qualified expenses

Kestra Holdings offers industry-leading wealth management platforms for independent wealth management professionals nationwide. Kestra is dedicated to empowering independent financial professionals-including traditional and hybrid RIAs-to grow their businesses and deliver exceptional client service. We combine advanced business management technology with personalized consulting to provide unmatched scale, efficiency, and support. Our advisor-focused culture is built on innovation and advocacy, enabling advisors to offer comprehensive securities and investment advisory solutions to their clients.