Professional Software Engineer (Hybrid - Flexible Options)

Broadridge • Newark, NJ

12h • Hybrid

About The Position

At Broadridge, we've built a culture where the highest goal is to empower others to accomplish more. If you’re passionate about developing your career, while helping others along the way, come join the Broadridge team. Broadridge is growing! We are seeking a highly experienced Professional Senior Software Engineer with deep expertise in Java, microservices architecture, cloud technologies, and event-driven systems. This role is responsible for designing, developing, modifying, adapting, and implementing both short- and long-term technology solutions across applications, systems architecture, and infrastructure platforms. The ideal candidate will review system requirements and business processes, develop and enhance application logic, and ensure high-quality software delivery in an Agile development environment. This individual will work independently on complex initiatives, lead functional teams or projects when needed, and apply advanced analytical and problem-solving skills to deliver innovative and scalable solutions.

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.

Nice To Haves

• Experience designing and developing APIs using MuleSoft or other API integration platforms.

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.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level