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# Lead Software Engineer - Investment Platforms

- **Company:** Kforce Inc.
- **Location:** New York, NY, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $200,000.0 - $275,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Computing Platforms, Distributed Systems, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, Redis, Reference Data, Software Engineering, Cloud Platform System, Spring Cloud, ReactJS, Backend, Event Driven Architecture, Data Management, Api Design, Restful APIs, Microservices
- **Published:** November 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/lead-software-engineer-investment-platforms-new-york-ny--94022aeb-bbf5-422b-88f4-9a0e98b95a8b

## About the Role

Software Engineering, Software Engineering, Technical Leadership, Data Management, Investment Management, Automation, Business Operations, Mentoring, Problem Solving Skills, Delivery Driving, * 7-15+ years of software engineering experience

 * Strong experience building enterprise-scale applications and distributed systems
 * Proven ability to lead technical initiatives and mentor engineers
 * Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
 * Experience designing and building APIs, microservices, and cloud-native applications
 * Strong system design and architectural skills
 * Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment

Preferred Experience:

 * Financial services, investment management, capital markets, trading, market data, or fintech experience
 * Experience supporting investment, portfolio, trading, reference data, workflow, or operational platforms
 * Exposure to Order Management Systems (OMS), investment workflows, trade lifecycle processes, or related front-office technologies
 * Experience leveraging AI tools and AI-assisted development practices

Technology Environment:

 * Python
 * AWS
 * Distributed Systems
 * APIs & Microservices
 * Event-Driven Architecture
 * PostgreSQL
 * Redis
 * React
 * Modern AI Development Tooling

## Description

Kforce has a client that is seeking a Lead Software Engineer - Investment Platforms in New York, NY. Overview: A leading global investment management firm is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to help build and enhance critical investment and operational platforms used across multiple business lines. This is a unique opportunity for a senior hands-on engineer who enjoys solving complex technical problems, mentoring engineers, partnering with business stakeholders, and driving delivery of high-impact platform initiatives. The role combines technical leadership with meaningful hands-on development and offers the opportunity to shape systems that support investment decision-making, data management, workflow automation, and business operations. We will also consider exceptional senior engineers. Responsibilities:

 * Lead the design and delivery of complex software platforms and distributed systems
 * Drive architecture and technical design decisions across multiple initiatives
 * Partner closely with product managers, business stakeholders, and engineering teams
 * Mentor junior engineers and help establish engineering best practices
 * Remain actively involved in software development and technical problem solving
 * Build scalable APIs, backend services, and cloud-native applications
 * Contribute to platform modernization, automation, and AI-enabled initiatives