Broadridge

Lead Software Engineer / Principal Software Engineer – Cloud Platforms (AWS) Newark, NJ (Hybrid)

Broadridge$200K — $220K *
Information Technology
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 15+ years of software engineering experience, especially with cloud-native applications on AWS.
  • Hands-on expertise in AWS services, containerization (ECS/EKS/Kubernetes), microservices, and distributed systems.
  • Knowledge of PostgreSQL, messaging technologies (Kafka, MQ), and event-driven architectures.
  • Familiarity with monitoring, logging, and observability tools like Datadog, Splunk, or CloudWatch.
  • Solid understanding of CI/CD, DevOps practices, cloud security, and application performance.
  • Proven leadership in complex technical initiatives while maintaining hands-on involvement in design and development.
  • Strong communication and influencing skills across technical teams.

Responsibilities

  • Lead design and development of cloud-native applications on AWS.
  • Provide technical leadership and drive architectural decisions across engineering teams.
  • Collaborate with Product, Infrastructure, and Architecture teams to deliver high-performing solutions.
  • Mentor engineers through design and code reviews, fostering technical growth.
  • Drive cloud adoption, modernization initiatives, and overall improvement within the engineering organization.
  • Evaluate and recommend new technologies that enhance system reliability, scalability, and performance.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefit offerings, including health, wellness, and retirement plans.
Full Job Description
Summary

Broadridge is seeking a hands-on Lead Software Engineer / Principal Software Engineer with approximately 15+ years of experience designing and building large-scale cloud solutions. This individual will provide technical leadership while remaining actively involved in architecture, design, and software development. The ideal candidate is passionate about modern cloud technologies, engineering excellence, and mentoring teams to deliver secure, scalable, and resilient solutions.


Key Responsibilities
  • Lead the design and development of cloud-native applications and distributed systems on AWS.

  • Provide technical leadership across multiple engineering teams, driving architecture, design decisions, and engineering best practices.

  • Partner with Product, Infrastructure, and Architecture teams to deliver scalable, secure, and high-performing solutions.

  • Mentor engineers through design reviews, code reviews, and technical coaching.

  • Drive modernization initiatives, cloud adoption, and continuous improvement across the engineering organization.

  • Evaluate new technologies and recommend solutions that improve reliability, scalability, performance, and operational efficiency.


Required Qualifications
  • 15+ years of software engineering experience, including significant experience building cloud-native applications on AWS.

  • Strong hands-on experience with AWS services, containerization (ECS/EKS/Kubernetes), microservices, and distributed systems.

  • Experience with PostgreSQL, messaging technologies (Kafka, MQ), and event-driven architectures.

  • Experience with monitoring, logging, and observability tools such as Datadog, Splunk, CloudWatch, or similar platforms.

  • Strong understanding of CI/CD, DevOps practices, cloud security, and application performance.

  • Proven ability to lead complex technical initiatives while remaining hands-on with design and development.

  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence technical decisions across teams.


Preferred Qualifications
  • AWS Professional Certification(s).

  • Experience in financial services or other highly regulated industries.

  • Experience leading cloud modernization and enterprise platform initiatives.




Salary Range: 200,000.00 – 220,000.00 USD annual
Bonus Eligible
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About Broadridge

Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. is a leading provider of investor communications and technology-driven solutions to banks, broker-dealers, asset and wealth managers and corporate issuers. With over 10,000 associates in 18 countries, Broadridge delivers the critical infrastructure that powers investing, corporate governance and communications to enable better financial lives. Broadridge is the leading provider of proxy services, handling more than 50% of the shares voted at the annual meetings of S&P 500 companies. The company also provides transaction processing services for fixed income, equity, and mutual funds, as well as technology solutions for wealth management.
Learn more about Broadridge
Size
13,704 employees
Market Cap
$15.9 billion
Industry
Net Income
$518.8 million
Founded
1962
5 Year Trend
+6.6%
Revenue
$4.6 billion
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