Principal Software Engineer

Principal Full-Stack Developer – Financial MarketsNew York City (Midtown Manhattan) – Hybrid (3 days onsite)$180,000 – $220,000 + Bonus + BenefitsOur client is a specialist technology consultancy partnering with some of the world’s leading financial institutions to build bespoke enterprise platforms, trading systems, and next-generation digital products.They are currently looking for a Principal Full-Stack Developer to join a high-performing engineering team delivering modern trading and financial platforms within a front-office environment. This is a highly hands-on IC senior engineering role combining architecture, technical leadership, and full-stack development.The position would suit someone who enjoys operating within fast-moving, technically complex enterprise environments and is comfortable working directly with senior stakeholders inside large financial services organisations.What You’ll Be DoingLeading the design and development of modern full-stack trading and financial applicationsBuilding scalable front-end platforms using React / TypeScriptDeveloping robust backend systems using Python or C#Architecting cloud-native solutions on AWS using modern infrastructure toolingWorking closely with business stakeholders, product teams, and engineering leadershipDriving technical direction, delivery quality, and engineering best practicesContributing hands-on across architecture, coding, and production deliveryWhat They’re Looking For10+ years of software engineering experienceStrong experience with Python or C#Strong React / TypeScript front-end development experienceDeep AWS, Docker, Terraform, and distributed systems experienceExperience designing scalable enterprise-grade applicationsStrong SQL and data architecture knowledgePrevious experience operating within large-scale financial services, banking, capital markets, hedge fund, asset management, or similarly complex enterprise environments is essentialStrong communication skills and ability to work directly with business stakeholdersAdditional InformationHybrid working model with 3 days onsite in ManhattanHighly collaborative engineering cultureModern cloud-native tech stackGreenfield and highly scalable platform workExisting US work authorisation requiredCompensation$180,000 – $220,000 base salaryBonus + full benefits package