Silicon Valley Bank serves some of the most innovative companies in the world. Our clients are forward thinkers. True believers. Optimists. Inspired by them, we're changing the face of banking. Our clients have redefined products in many areas of the global economy, and every day we power their ability to do so. We need leaders with the same can-do attitude as our clients. We're looking for creative thinkers who want to challenge the status quo and create a truly seamless digital banking experience on a global scale.

The Sr. Software Engineer will lead one or more technology teams building a world class foreign currency trading platform. Working closely with Product leadership, you will drive customer success in an expanding and rapidly growing area.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Lead complex technical efforts across one or more engineering teams.
  
  


• System design and technical ownership of a highly available data streaming platform.
  
  


• Full stack coding in multiple languages/frameworks including Java and React/Angular.
  
  


• Deliver technical solutions that users describe as remarkable for how it functions, the performance and its reliability.
  
  


• Contribute to and drive department best practices.
  
  

• BA/BS in Computer Science or equivalent degree/experience.
  
  


• Deep understanding of how trading platforms function and how they scale. This involves experience with micro-services and high throughput messaging/streaming technologies.
  
  


• Extensive experience leading, building and maintaining critical software platforms.
  
  


• Able to articulate tradeoffs at the application, system or product level.
  
  


• Proficient in cloud-first development, agile methodologies, modern testing techniques and continuous delivery.
  
  


• Deep love of building elegant, maintainable, well-documented, secure code.
  
  


• Drive to learn new things and go above and beyond the call of duty.
  
  


• Prior experience with regulated financial organization is a plus.