Hybrid Software Engineer – Hybrid, Flexible Options

at Broadridge

• Job title: Software Engineer – Hybrid, Flexible Options
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior, Lead
• Salary: $190,000 - $200,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: Apache, AWS, Cloud, Distributed Systems, Docker, EC2, Java, Jenkins, Kafka, Microservices, Postgres, SQL, Terraform
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Newark, United States

About the role

• Senior Software Engineer developing Java microservices-based applications and cloud-native solutions at Broadridge. Leading technical initiatives and ensuring high-quality software delivery.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement scalable microservices-based applications using Java.
• Architect and implement event-driven systems leveraging Apache Kafka (producers, consumers, topics, partitions, stream processing).
• Develop and deploy cloud-native solutions within AWS environments (EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS, etc.).
• Build and manage containerized applications using Docker.
• Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform.
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and GitOps principles.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze system requirements and translate business needs into technical solutions.
• Lead complex problem-solving initiatives and recommend best practices to improve systems, processes, and services.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to functional teams or project members.
• Ensure system improvements, enhancements, and integrations are successfully implemented.
• Maintain strong DevOps practices, including version control, artifact management (Nexus), and automated deployments.
• Communicate complex technical concepts effectively and influence stakeholders when necessary.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 15+ years of professional experience in Java development.
• Strong expertise in microservices architecture and distributed systems.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience working in AWS cloud environments.
• Deep knowledge of Apache Kafka and stream processing frameworks (Kafka Streams).
• Experience with Confluent Kafka, MSK, or Confluent Cloud.
• Strong experience with containerization technologies such as Docker.
• Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform.
• Solid understanding of PostgreSQL, SQL Server, and relational database design.
• Strong experience with DevOps tools including Jenkins, Terraform, Nexus, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Ability to interpret complex business challenges and recommend effective technical solutions.
• Experience leading functional teams or technical initiatives with moderate complexity and risk.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and negotiate effectively.
• Experience designing and developing APIs using MuleSoft or other API integration platforms. (Nice to have)

Benefits

• Please visit www.broadridgebenefits.com for more information on our comprehensive benefit offerings.
• All Colorado employees receive paid sick leave in compliance with the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act and other legally required benefits, as applicable.