Director of Engineering

DriveWealth

. Oversee the design and development of scalable, resilient, and secure systems .

Posted 11/12/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $250,000 - $280,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and developing scalable, resilient systems while leading high-performing engineering teams. Proficient in leveraging advanced architectural patterns and cloud technologies to optimize performance and ensure regulatory compliance in financial services.

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Engineering LeadershipMicroservices ArchitectureJava ProgrammingDocker and KubernetesAWS or Azure Cloud

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Hard Skills

High-Availability SystemsAPI-Driven ArchitectureEvent-Driven ArchitectureSQL/NoSQL DatabasesAdvanced Architectural PatternsLegacy System ModernizationCost OptimizationAgile DevelopmentCI/CD PracticesAutomated Testing

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsMentoring

Tools & Technologies

KafkaDockerKubernetesAWSAzureGoogle Cloud

Industry Keywords

Financial Services TechnologyBrokerage PlatformsB2B SettingCapital MarketsRegulatory ComplianceDigital AssetsMarginClearingSettlements

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudDistributed SystemsDockerJavaKafkaKubernetesMicroservicesNoSQLSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee the design and development of scalable, resilient, and secure systems
Lead solution architecture for sub-account and partner-level ledger capabilities and multi-tenant account structuring
Deliver business-driven products and enhancements across multiple asset classes
Contribute to architecture frameworks, common libraries, and developer tools
Identify and execute opportunities for Agentic AI and automation
Lead, mentor, and expand high-performing engineering teams
Collaborate with product, operations, engineering managers, and senior leaders
Champion agile development, CI/CD, automated testing, proactive monitoring, 24x7 operational excellence, and regulatory compliance
Drive adoption of AI and other technologies to optimize performance, reduce costs, and improve reliability

Requirements

What you’ll need

12+ years in engineering leadership
Proven track record of scaling engineering teams in fast-paced, technology-driven environments
Deep knowledge of high-availability, scalable systems
Experience with microservices, API-driven, and event-driven architectures
Experience using Java, Kafka, SQL/NoSQL databases
Significant experience with Docker and Kubernetes
Experience with AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
Solid understanding of financial services technology, particularly brokerage platforms in a B2B setting
Expertise in advanced architectural patterns and distributed systems
Experience modernizing legacy systems and driving cost optimization within capital markets or financial services
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.; no current or future visa sponsorship
Familiarity with Agile frameworks such as SAFe, brokerage operations, digital assets, margin, clearing, settlements, and regulatory compliance are nice to have, but not required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation
Equity
401(k) match
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Disability insurance
Paid Parental Leave
Wellness reimbursement
Company-provided phone
Personal development allowance
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
Observed holidays
Heavily subsidized benefits and perks
Bonus eligibility