Principal Software Engineer
Meet the future
Akoya is an API-based network backed by major financial institutions that creates a safer and more transparent way for people to safely send their personal financial data to third-party financial apps. If you are inspired and fascinated by innovative technology that solves complex, real-world problems, then join us as we transform how financial data is accessed and shared. Akoya offers a highly collaborative, fast-paced, and fun working environment and our team is comprised of diverse, creative, and driven professionals with expertise in the banking, securities, fintech, and data aggregation industries. We are an equal opportunity employer. Come join us and be part of this exciting journey – check out for more information!
***Multiple Positions Available***
***Applicants are permitted to work remotely from an at-home work site anywhere in the United States.***
Architects and builds large-scale, enterprise-grade software applications on cloud platforms using advanced Amazon Web Services (AWS) technologies (Lambda, ECS, EKS, and DynamoDB), and event-driven architectures to support complex business ecosystems. Leads end-to-end software development in an Agile team within a financial services environment. Designs and builds distributed microservices and high performance APIs capable of supporting mission critical, high throughput data pipelines that process and safeguard sensitive customer financial data with strict security and compliance requirements. Oversees data architecture and data governance across multiple database technologies (Oracle, PL/SLQ, and NoSQL), optimizing for integrity, availability, resilience, and performance at scale, and implementing robust access controls, encryption protocols, and audit mechanisms. Applies automated quality engineering and leads the development of comprehensive test automation frameworks, continuous integration pipelines, and testing strategies to ensure consistent, reliable software delivery. Identifies, evaluates, and implements complex business and technical solutions by designing and developing sophisticated software components and multi-application systems using GitHub, Docker, Artifactory, and Confluence. Drives innovation and technical modernization, introducing emerging technologies, conducting architectural reviews, and influencing cross functional stakeholders to align engineering solutions with organizational goals.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Participates in architecture design teams.
- Defines and implements application-level architecture.
- Develops applications on complex projects, components, and subsystems for the division.
- Recommends development testing tools and methodologies and reviews and validates test plans.
- Responsible for QA readiness of software deliverables.
- Develops comprehensive documentation for multiple applications or subsystems.
- Establishes full project life cycle plans for complex projects across multiple platforms.
- Responsible for meeting project goals on-time and on-budget.
- Advises on risk assessment and risk management strategies for projects.
- Plans and coordinates project schedules and assignments for multiple projects.
- Acts as a primary liaison for business units to resolve various project/technology issues.
- Provides technology solutions to daily issues and technical evaluation estimates on technology initiatives.
- Advises senior management on technical strategy.
- Mentors junior team members.
- Performs independent and complex technical and functional analysis for multiple projects supporting several divisional initiatives.
- Develops original and creative technical solutions to on-going development efforts.
Education and Experience :
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, Information Systems, or a closely related field (or foreign education equivalent) and five (5) years of experience as a Principal Software Engineer (or closely rela