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Principal Engineer

AT Broadridge
Broadridge

Principal Engineer

Newark, NJ

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.

Broadridge is seeking a Principal Engineer to drive the design, development, and optimization of our cutting-edge financial technology solutions. This role requires deep technical expertise, problem-solving abilities, and leadership to enhance system performance, reliability, and scalability. The ideal candidate will have specialized knowledge in cloud computing, automation, software development, and financial applications, working independently while providing guidance on complex technical challenges.

Responsibilities:

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  • Apply specialized expertise to design, develop, and optimize high-performance financial applications.
  • Solve complex technical problems by taking a broad perspective and identifying innovative solutions.
  • Lead functional teams or projects with moderate resource requirements, risk, and complexity.
  • Interpret internal and external business challenges and recommend best practices for improving products, processes, and services.
  • Design, implement, and optimize cloud-based solutions using AWS services such as EC2, S3, Route 53, ECS, and EKS.
  • Develop and manage CI/CD pipelines for seamless code deployment using Git, Jenkins, and automation tools.
  • Enhance system reliability by applying Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) principles.
  • Utilize Terraform, Chef, and Jenkins for automation and infrastructure management.
  • Lead performance testing and optimization of APIs to improve response time, stability, and resource usage.
  • Work with SQL Server, focusing on stored procedures, query tuning, and database optimization.
  • Design high-availability (HA) and disaster recovery (DR) friendly architectures.
  • Provide technical guidance and mentorship to team members while fostering a culture of continuous learning.
  • Communicate complex technical concepts effectively and negotiate solutions with stakeholders.
Requirements:
  • Education & Experience:
    • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
    • 10+ years of experience in software engineering, cloud infrastructure, and automation.
  • Technical Expertise:
    • Strong proficiency in Java J2EE, Angular, Spring, and web technologies (XML, Struts, JavaScript, AJAX, Web Services).
    • Experience developing and deploying applications in Linux and Windows environments.
    • Proficiency in scripting languages such as PowerShell, Perl, and Shell Scripting.
    • Hands-on experience with AWS cloud services (EC2, S3, Route 53, ECS, EKS).
    • Expertise in automation tools such as Terraform, Chef, and Jenkins.
    • Experience in CI/CD pipeline implementation and DevOps best practices.
    • Deep understanding of database management, including SQL Server optimization, indexing, and query performance tuning.
    • Knowledge of HA, DR, and enterprise-scale system architecture best practices.
  • Leadership & Problem-Solving:
    • Ability to lead functional teams and manage projects with technical complexity.
    • Strong problem-solving skills, using analytical thinking to develop innovative solutions.
    • Experience interpreting business challenges and recommending best practices to improve efficiency.
  • Industry Knowledge:
    • Experience in financial software applications and a solid understanding of financial industry fundamentals.
At Broadridge, we are committed to innovation, reliability, and excellence in financial technology. If you are a highly skilled engineer looking to make an impact, we invite you to apply!

Broadridge associates helped us envision our Connected Workplace - a work model that allows associates around the globe, dependent upon their role responsibilities, to take advantage of the benefits of both on-site and off-site work to support our clients, one another, and the communities where we live and work. Our Connected Workplace is grounded in the concept of FACS: Flexible, Accountable, Connected, and Supported, which is our commitment to our associates. FACS supports our strong culture and allows us to achieve business goals while supporting meaningful work-life integration for our associates.

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment and committed to providing a workplace that empowers associates to be authentic and bring their best to work. We believe that associates can only 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 diversity in all its dimensions.

Disability Assistance

We recognize that ensuring our long-term success means creating an environment where everyone is welcome, where everyone's strengths are valued, and where everyone can perform at their best. Broadridge provides equal employment opportunities to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, and pregnancy), marital status, national origin, ethnic origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, and other protected characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.US applicants: Clickhereto view the "EEO is the Law" poster.

If you need assistance or would like to request reasonable accommodations during the application and/or hiring process, please contact us at 888-237-7769 or by sending an email toBRcareers@broadridge.com.

Client-provided location(s): Newark, NJ, USA
Job ID: broadridge-JR1070922
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • FSA
    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Family Support Resources
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Adoption Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
    • Work-From-Home Stipend
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • Happy Hours
    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
    • Volunteer Time Off
    • Unlimited Paid Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Financial Counseling
    • Relocation Assistance
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Internship Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Founder led
    • Woman founded/led
    • Black founded/led
    • Latinx founded/led
    • Asian founded/led
    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program

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