Location: Charlotte, NC
Salary: $52.00 USD Hourly - $57.00 USD Hourly
Description: Lead Software Engineer, Digital AssetsWe are not accepting C2C or 1099 arrangements.Location: Charlotte, NC (Uptown Brevard)
Work Type: Hybrid (3 days onsite per week)
Duration: 6-month contract (potential extension)
Start Date: Immediate
About the RoleWe are seeking a
Lead Software Engineer to help design and build next-generation digital asset and wealth management platforms. You will work on high-impact systems that support tokenized markets, always-on trading environments, and AI-driven financial solutions.
This role sits within a fast-paced Agile team focused on delivering scalable, resilient, cloud-native applications supporting digital currency initiatives.
What You'll Do- Lead the design and development of large-scale, distributed systems and APIs
- Build and maintain RESTful services and microservices using Java and Spring Boot
- Drive best practices across software engineering, architecture, and code quality
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver end-to-end digital solutions
- Develop, test, and deploy applications using CI/CD pipelines and GitHub workflows
- Contribute to cloud-native deployments using Kubernetes (on-prem and/or public cloud)
- Mentor engineers and provide technical leadership across initiatives
- Participate in code reviews, system design discussions, and production support readiness
- Leverage AI-powered development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot) to improve productivity
Minimum Qualifications- 5+ years of professional software engineering experience
- 5+ years of hands-on development with Java
- 3+ years building and supporting APIs and microservices
- Experience using modern developer tools (e.g., Visual Studio Code)
- Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments
Preferred Qualifications- Experience building RESTful services with Spring Boot
- Experience with Kubernetes and containerized applications
- Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines and GitHub-based workflows
- Knowledge of cloud-native architectures
- Experience with trading systems, market data, or FIX protocol
- Familiarity with application security tooling (e.g., SonarQube)
- Experience conducting code reviews and ensuring production readiness
- Exposure to AI-assisted development tools
Work Environment- Fast-paced Agile Scrum team within Wealth Management Technology
- Hybrid schedule: 3 days onsite, ~8 hours/day
- Optional overtime up to 20% (with approval)
Additional Information- This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship
- Open to candidates able to work onsite in Charlotte, NC
Why Join UsYou'll be part of a high-performing engineering organization shaping the future of digital wealth. Our teams are driving innovation across AI, digital assets, and 24/7 financial platforms-delivering impactful solutions at scale.
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