Senior Software Engineer - Capital Markets

Senior Software Engineer – Capital Markets

Job Level: Vice President

Location: New York, NY, 10172

Employment Type: Full Time

Anticipated salary range: $158,000 – $205,000. Eligibility for an annual discretionary incentive award and a competitive benefits portfolio.

Role Description

We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer with deep expertise in system and software design to join our team. This full-stack role emphasizes backend development using C# and .NET and focuses on distributed systems architecture.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the design and development of complex software systems supporting trade lifecycle processing.
• Implement distributed computing solutions using messaging technologies.
• Build on top of the C# MassTransit framework to ensure system reliability and consistency.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software in a fast-paced environment.
• Own projects end-to-end, from requirements gathering to deployment and monitoring.
• Contribute to system design reviews, code reviews, and mentor junior engineers.

Tech Stack

• Languages & Frameworks: C#, .NET (Core and Framework), ASP.NET, React
• Messaging & Orchestration: C# MassTransit, RabbitMQ, Kafka
• Architecture: Microservices, Event-Driven Architecture, Distributed Systems
• Tools: Git, CI/CD pipelines, Nomad, MongoDB

Qualifications and Skills

• 7+ years of professional software development experience.
• Proven experience designing and building distributed systems.
• Strong understanding of messaging patterns, sagas, and transactional consistency.
• Experience with full-stack development (React, Angular, or similar is a plus).
• Familiarity with financial derivatives or trade processing systems is a strong plus.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of projects.

Additional Requirements

SMBC follows a hybrid workforce model. Employees are expected to work from home and from an SMBC office. Candidates must live within a reasonable commuting distance of the office. Certain roles may require full in-office attendance depending on regulatory requirements.

Accommodations

SMBC provides reasonable accommodations during candidacy for applicants with disabilities in accordance with applicable law. Contact for accommodations during the application process.