Staff Software Engineer, Backend

Primary Responsibilities

• Hands-On Development – Design, build, and maintain backend systems, APIs, and services.
• Write high-quality, efficient, and maintainable code.
• Serve as the go-to technical leader for the team, guiding design decisions and setting engineering standards.
• Mentor and support junior developers, providing guidance, feedback, and technical coaching.
• Contribute to and help shape scalable, secure, and maintainable system architecture.
• Lead code reviews and promote best practices across the codebase.
• Analyze complex technical challenges and implement effective solutions.
• Partner closely with product, design, and other engineers to deliver features and improvements.
• Ensure systems meet high standards for security, performance, and reliability.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Demonstrated extensive experience in designing, developing, and maintaining complex software solutions.
• Strong understanding of software architecture, design patterns, and best practices.
• Expertise with Spring and Hibernate.
• Experience implementing SSO solutions such as SAML and OpenID.
• Experience with MySQL or other RDBMS.
• Self-starter who takes initiative and helps to define the product design.
• Comfortable working in an agile development process.
• Must like dogs (they are in the office, everyday).

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's or master’s degree in computer science, or equivalent field.
• 8–12+ years of software engineering experience, with strong backend development expertise.

What We Offer

• A fun and relaxed environment.
• Small but profitable and stable company.
• Opportunity to learn about the financial services industry in the US, UK, Canada, Ireland and Australia.
• Highly competitive salary.
• Flexible Time Off.
• Always stocked Kitchen full of drinks and snacks!

Pay

The Base Salary range for this position is between $180,000-$220,000. This information reflects a base salary range that AssetMark reasonably expects to pay for the position based on a number of factors which may include job-related knowledge, skills, education, experience, and actual work location. This position will also be eligible for additional variable incentive compensation and competitive benefits.

Career Development / Recognition

Career Development / Recognition

Benefits

• Flex Time or Paid Time Off and Sick Time Off.
• 401K – 6% Employer Match.
• Medical, Dental, Vision – HDHP or PPO.
• HSA – Employer contribution (HDHP only).
• Volunteer Time Off.
• Reimbursement for Fitness Activities.
• Hybrid Work Schedule.