Distinguished Engineer (Fintech Consulting)

Intellibus is focused on engineering platforms that impact billions of lives globally. They are seeking a leader to design and implement high-performance wealth management platforms and architect microservices-based solutions for the financial trading industry.

Responsibilities:

• Design and implement high-performance, scalable wealth management platforms using Java, Python, and cloud-native technologies (AWS/Azure/GCP)
• Architect microservices-based solutions for portfolio analytics, client onboarding, and trading systems, including integration interface design and REST API standards
• Integrate FinTech APIs (e.g., Bloomberg, Reuters, Plaid) and third-party custodial/payment systems
• Ensure low-latency data processing for real-time risk assessment and rebalancing algorithms using Kafka topics and other event-driven architecture patterns
• Lead code reviews, system optimizations, and adoption of best practices (TDD, CI/CD, DevOps)
• Mentor engineering teams in Java/Python frameworks (Spring Boot, Django, Pandas) and support best practices in event-driven microservices (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ)
• Collaborate with quant analysts and data scientists to deploy AI/ML models for personalized financial advice
• Evaluate and integrate emerging technologies such as blockchain for asset tokenization, NLP for client chatbots, and robo-advisory tools
• Optimize data pipelines for client reporting, performance analytics, and regulatory disclosures
• Enhance security frameworks including OAuth, encryption protocols, and Zero Trust architectures
• Architect solutions that support hybrid environments, ensuring seamless operations across on-prem and AWS cloud infrastructures
• Design professional slide decks, architectural diagrams, and visual content using PowerPoint, Canva, and other tools to support client communications and internal stakeholder engagement effectively

Requirements:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (Master's preferred)
• 10+ years of progressive leadership in technology roles within the wealth management, fintech, or financial services industry
• Advanced experience with CI/CD pipelines, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), and automation tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible)
• Strong knowledge of programming languages such as Java and Python
• Expertise in REST-based microservices, Kafka for real-time data streaming, and Snowflake & relational databases
• Relevant certifications (e.g., AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, CISSP) are highly valued
• Deep expertise in REST-based microservices, Kafka for real-time data streaming, event-driven systems, and relational/Snowflake databases
• Proven ability to explore and implement new technologies such as AI, machine learning, blockchain, and data analytics
• Previous experience in high-growth or startup environments with adaptability to scaling demands