Director, Senior Software Engineer-Architect

Job Description Director, Senior Software Engineer-Architect

We’re seeking a future team member for the role of Director, Senior Software Engineer-Architect with Full Stack Engineering capability. A hands‑on technical engineer/architect responsible for designing and guiding the development of both server‑side and client‑side applications within the platform group. This role is located in New York, NY.

In this role, you’ll make an impact in the following ways:

• Lead architecture design and review across multiple pods, ensuring best practices and high‑quality solutions.
• Provide solutions architecture and design guidance for clients and internal engineers using the platform’s products.
• Mentor junior developers on software design, clean code, programming practices, and career development.
• Develop rapid, working prototype code to serve as a reference for engineering teams.
• Influence and guide non‑functional requirements including performance, scalability, resiliency, and recoverability.
• Promote modern development practices such as reactive/non‑blocking programming and contract‑first API design.
• Present architecture designs to the Architecture Governance Board and communicate platform capabilities to stakeholders at various levels.
• Collaborate with architects across different platform groups to align on architectural standards and strategies.

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent work experience; advanced degree is a plus.
• 12–13 years of experience in software development with a strong background in full‑stack development and proficiency in architecture.
• Experience in the securities, financial services or tech industry is a plus.
• Proficiency in Java 17/21, SQL, REST APIs, and Streaming APIs.
• Experience with cloud platforms, containers, and microservices architecture.
• Knowledge of No
  
  SQL database technologies.
• Experience with emerging technologies, including GenAI integration.

BNY offers highly competitive compensation, benefits, and wellbeing programs rooted in a strong culture of excellence and a pay‑for‑performance philosophy. The base salary for this position is expected to be between $136,500 and $225,000 per year at the commencement of employment, with additional potential compensation including commission earnings, discretionary bonuses, short‑ and long‑term incentive packages, and company‑sponsored benefit programs.

This position is at‑will and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, change in geographic location, company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

BNY is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affidative Action Employer—Underrepresented racial and ethnic groups / Females / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans.