Senior Software Engineer

AssetMark is a leading wealth management platform dedicated to empowering independent financial advisors. AssetMark's mission is to enable financial advisors to make a profound difference in the lives of their clients. Over 10,000 advisors partner with AssetMark for our investment offerings, innovative technology, advanced services, and expertise, which they use to delight their clients and grow their businesses.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Senior Platform Engineer to lead the design and implementation of mission-critical platform systems, APIs, and foundational architecture. This senior role involves owning significant platform capabilities, driving architectural decisions, and establishing technical standards that enable our entire engineering organization. You'll work on transformational platform initiatives while mentoring other engineers and ensuring our technology foundation scales with business growth.

We can consider candidates for this position who are able to accommodate a hybrid work schedule and are close to our Charlotte, NC office.

Responsibilities:

Platform Architecture & Design:

• Design and implement mission-critical platform features and foundational systems
• Shape platform architecture through both written specifications and hands-on code implementation
• Build and maintain frameworks that make software development easier for application teams
• Drive AssetMark towards target platform architecture through strategic technical decisions
• Author technical design documents for complex platform capabilities

Advanced Platform Development:

• Create enterprise-scale solutions for data management, API governance, and service integration
• Implement large-scale refactoring initiatives to improve platform code quality and performance
• Build canonical source-of-truth data systems with robust governance and compliance capabilities
• Design and implement standardized patterns for service integration and cross-application workflows
• Establish and enforce API design principles, versioning strategies, and governance models

Technical Leadership & Standards:

• Improve platform development practices and processes across multiple teams
• Teach other engineers effective platform development and code review techniques
• Help establish platform community practices around secure coding, data privacy, and design standards
• Balance technical debt with platform evolution while maintaining enterprise reliability
• Coordinate platform work across multiple development teams and resolve complex technical dependencies

Enterprise & Compliance:

• Ensure platform architecture meets stringent security, compliance, and regulatory requirements
• Design systems that support business growth and can scale to enterprise demands
• Work with data governance policies and master data management principles
• Support technology modernization initiatives and legacy system transformation
• Collaborate with enterprise architecture and security teams on strategic platform decisions

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Extensive experience coding in C# or C++
• Experience with API design, microservices architecture, and distributed systems
• Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Hands-on experience in developing Azure Cloud Computing resources such as app services, Function Apps, Logic Apps, Storage Accounts, etc.,
• Understanding of database technologies, data modeling, and enterprise data patterns
• Experience with message queues, event-driven architecture, and async processing
• Familiarity with DevOps tools, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure automation
• Experience with SQL Server (DB Design, Query Optimization, Indexing) and PostgreSQL DB
• Understanding of security best practices for enterprise platforms
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies (preferably SAFe)
• Ability to quickly grasp modern technology concepts
• Object-oriented Analysis and Design (OOAD) concepts with a deep understanding of SOLID principles
• Understanding of Microsoft graph APIs

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or related technical field
• 10+ years of software engineering experience with significant platform engineering focus
• Experience designing and implementing enterprise-scale platform systems
• Track record of leading complex technical initiatives and mentoring other engineers
• Experience with regulated industries, preferably financial services
• Strong background in API governance, data architecture, and enterprise integration

Why Join AssetMark?

• Lead development of foundational platform capabilities that power the entire AssetMark ecosystem
• Drive architectural decisions that shape the future of wealth management technology infrastructure
• Work on transformational initiatives in a growth-oriented, private equity-backed environment
• Mentor engineering talent and establish technical standards across the organization
• Significant impact on technology strategy and platform evolution in the fintech space

AssetMark values diversity of thought and background and is committed to building an inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including those who are traditionally underrepresented in technology.

Compensation: The Base Salary range for this position is between $156,000-$173,000.

This information reflects a base salary range that AssetMark reasonably expects to pay for the position based on a number of factors which may include job-related knowledge, skills, education, experience, and actual work location. This position will also be eligible for additional variable incentive compensation and competitive benefits.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the US to be considered. We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.

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Who We Are & What We Offer:

AssetMark’s mission is centered around helping financial advisors make a difference in the lives of their clients. To help them do that, we aim to provide advisors with holistic support. We offer compelling technology that facilitates a better client experience, consulting services that ensure advisors’ businesses are running at their best and a comprehensive suite of investment solutions. AssetMark’s platform empowers advisors to provide the highest level of service possible to their clients.

AssetMark’s culture is driven by our mission and connected by our values; Heart, Integrity, Excellence and Respect. You will join a team that lives these values every day by doing the best and what is right in all we do  and encouraging different ideas for continual success and innovation. Additionally, we offer a wide range of benefits to meet the needs of our team members and their families.

• Flex Time Off or Paid Time/Sick Time Off
• 401K – 6% Employer Match
• Medical, Dental, Vision – HDHP or PPO
• HSA – Employer contribution (HDHP only)
• Volunteer Time Off
• Career Development / Recognition
• Fitness Reimbursement
• Hybrid Work Schedule

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, AssetMark is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued.