Kestra is seeking a talented and motivated Software Engineer to join our dynamic Advisor Platform Engineering team. This pivotal role involves designing, developing, and maintaining engaging and intuitive software for our cutting-edge financial advisor platform.
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.
- Champion 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.
What You Bring: - 4-7 years of professional experience in a combination of 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.
- Experience working in an Agile/Scrum development environment and in cross-functional teams.
- Experience with third-party API integrations.
- Experience with financial services or highly regulated industry.
- Experience modernizing legacy systems.
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.
Benefits to support you:- 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
