Technical Architect (.Net, Azure) - US based

At Portfolio BI, it's all about data. We are the leading global provider of data solutions and services to the investment management community. We empower the most sophisticated buy-side firms to take control of their portfolio and operational data.

Our clients benefit from local technological expertise, seasoned financial experts, and our award-winning solutions and services – PBI Axiom, PBI Vector, and PBI Stratus. Our offerings ensure improved data workflow, data analytics, data governance, and data security for buy-side firms. More than 175 top-tier hedge funds, asset managers, family offices, funds of funds, and institutional investors have trusted PBI’s technology for over 20 years. We don't just help our clients access, organize, and analyze their data; we help them act on it. 

We are committed to developing our team as we grow by offering a variety of opportunities to increase knowledge, build skills, and take charge of your career.

We are seeking a highly skilled Technical Architect to lead the design and implementation of our financial SaaS solutions. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Azure, web-native technologies, and middleware. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure the architecture meets business requirements and industry standards.

Responsibilities:

• Architect and Design: Develop and maintain the architecture for financial SaaS solutions, ensuring scalability, security, and performance.
• Azure Integration: Design and implement cloud-based solutions using Microsoft Azure, leveraging services such as Azure App Services, Azure Functions
• Middleware Management: Oversee the integration of middleware technologies (e.g., Apache Kafka, NetMQ) to ensure seamless communication between different systems and applications
• Working with C# with strong understanding of DI techniques
• Working with databases (MS-SQL) and with data normalization concepts
• Web-Native Technologies: Utilize web-native technologies (e.g., HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, Angular, Vue) to develop and integrate front-end solutions
• Containerization and migration legacy: .NET application to cloud-native applications
• Performance Optimization: Ensure applications are optimized for performance, reliability, and scalability
• Collaboration: Work closely with development, operations, and product teams to align technical solutions with business goals
• Technical Leadership: Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineering teams
• Experience with DevOps processes and tools; TeamCity, Octopus, Azure pipeline
• Compliance and Security: Ensure solutions comply with industry regulations and security standards

Requirements

You have:

• Minimum 15 years of technical design and development experience with 5+ years of design and architecture experience
• Hands-on experience in designing, developing, and implementing SaaS solutions
• Proficiency in Microsoft Azure (e.g., Azure App Services, Azure Functions)
• Strong understanding of web-native technologies (e.g. JavaScript, React, Angular, HTML5, CSS3)
• Knowledge of financial markets and investment strategies
• Experience with middleware technologies (e.g., Apache Kafka, NetMQ)
• Experience with commercial 3rd party libraries, especially DevExtreme or others
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Our Technical Stack:

• Platform - .NET Core, SQL Server, Angular, DevEx, ProtoBuf, Apache Kafka, GraphQL
• DevOps - Git (Bitbucket), TeamCity, Octopus Deploy, Docker/Kubernetes

Benefits

You would be part of an international team of people from all over the globe, working on the latest technology and at the forefront of automation and innovation. We offer:

• Flexible working - the role is remote, you can work from anywhere within the US, in the Eastern Standard Timezone
• Competitive salary
• Medical insurance for you and your family
• 401k packages
• Plentiful PTO and sick leave days
• PPO and EPO plans
• Professional development and training
• Discretionary performance bonus, etc.