Lead Software Engineer

At Broadridge, we've built a culture where the highest goal is to empower others to accomplish more. If you’re passionate about developing your career, while helping others along the way, come join the Broadridge team.

We are looking for an experienced, adaptable Software Engineer to join the Securities Finance and Collateral Management (SFCM) engineering team at Broadridge. In this hands-on role, you will build and maintain high-performance financial systems, strengthen test automation, and provide technical leadership on large-scale projects from design through delivery. You will work across engineering and quality assurance, balancing reliability, security, performance, and cost while helping the team explore better ways to solve complex problems.

Key responsibilities

• Design, develop, document, and maintain core SFCM Platform components, writing clean, efficient, reliable code as part of an agile squad.
• Provide technical leadership throughout the software development life cycle, guiding implementation, design updates, and the resolution of complex technical challenges.
• Evaluate architectural options, frameworks, infrastructure, and third-party tools; make technology recommendations that account for scalability, security, performance, long-term maintainability, and cost versus benefit.
• Build and improve automated integration tests, champion test-driven development (TDD) and behavior-driven development (BDD), and help deliver resilient software.
• Establish and promote coding standards, tooling guidelines, and secure development practices. Support compliance with enterprise and regulatory security requirements throughout the SDLC.
• Review code and critical designs, mentor developers, and contribute to technical discussions that raise engineering standards across the team.
• Translate business requirements into practical technical plans, working closely with Product Owners, Business Analysts, QA teams, engineering colleagues, and non-technical stakeholders.
• Communicate designs through clear documentation, including diagrams, flowcharts, and other appropriate artifacts. Help manage technical risks, delivery timelines, and budget considerations.
• Experiment thoughtfully with new approaches and technologies, using evidence to improve the platform and its development practices.

Skills and Experience

We are looking for a self-starter with a growth mindset and experience in a strong combination of the following areas:

• 10+ years of professional software development experience, including technical leadership on large-scale projects from inception through delivery.
• Experience working in agile teams and collaborating effectively with Product Owners, Business Analysts, QA teams, and business stakeholders.
• Proficiency in one or more of the following:
  • Java 17/21 and Spring Boot or the Spring Framework
  • Oracle PL/SQL
  • JavaScript, TypeScript, React, and CSS
  • REST API design and integration
• Deep knowledge of designing scalable, resilient, and maintainable systems using microservices, event-driven design, and layered architectures. Experience designing asynchronous publish-subscribe systems, message streaming with Kafka, and event sourcing.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP; containerization with Docker and Kubernetes; and serverless computing.
• Understanding of relational SQL and NoSQL databases, caching layers, and data partitioning strategies.
• Mastery of SOLID and domain-driven design (DDD) principles, alongside established software design patterns.
• Sound judgment in software design and technology selection, with attention to performance optimization, security, maintainability, and cost.
• Familiarity with automation and testing tools such as Selenium, Playwright, JMeter, and Cucumber.
• Responsible, safe, and productive use of AI and agentic development tools.

Additional skills

• Experience with C, C#, or WPF.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent experience.

Other Requirements

• Occasional overtime hours will be required on evenings/weekends for support

Recruitment Process  

Throughout your application process, you may be asked to contact us virtually or in-person. Our recruiters will explain how hybrid interviews will be held throughout the recruitment process, and they will be able to answer any questions you might have.   

Compensation

Salary Range: CAD $110,000 - $160,000. Compensation may vary depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location

AI Disclosure 

No AI or automated tools are used in the screening or assessment of applicants for this role.  

Vacancy Disclosure 

This posting is for an existing and currently open position within Broadridge.  

Background Check Process  

Broadridge requires employees to complete a background check that is completed by one of our service providers. We use this service to complete the following checks: 

• Employment verification 

• Education verification 

• Credit inquiry 

• Canadian criminal record check 

Workplace Flexibility  

We are committed to supporting flexible work arrangements, investing in technology or other resources to enable you to work from home effectively, wherever possible. At this time this is a hybrid role, and therefore you should have a basic home office set up, high-speed internet, and the ability to work without distractions during core business hours. 

 Accessibility & Accommodation  

Broadridge is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace ensuring that equal employment opportunities are provided to all individuals, regardless of race, colour, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, creed, age, disability, religious affiliation, or national origin or citizenship. If you require any accommodation during the recruitment process, please notify our recruitment team. 

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We are dedicated to fostering a collaborative, engaging, and inclusive environment and are committed to providing a workplace that empowers associates to be authentic and bring their best to work. We believe that associates do their best when they feel safe, understood, and valued, and we work diligently and collaboratively to ensure Broadridge is a company—and ultimately a community—that recognizes and celebrates everyone’s unique perspective. 

Use of AI in Hiring 

As part of the recruiting process, Broadridge may use technology, including artificial intelligence (AI)-based tools, to help review and evaluate applications. These tools are used only to support our recruiters and hiring managers, and all employment decisions include human review to ensure fairness, accuracy, and compliance with applicable laws. Please note that honesty and transparency are critical to our hiring process. Any attempt to falsify, misrepresent, or disguise information in an application, resume, assessment, or interview will result in disqualification from consideration.