Senior Software Engineer, Financial Accounting

<p lang="en-us"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><strong>Who We Are </strong><br>Derivative Path empowers institutions across the capital markets with innovative, AI-driven technology and expert advisory solutions. Our award-winning cloud platform supports banks, credit unions, private equity firms, hedge funds, asset managers, and insurance companies in managing interest rate, FX, and commodity risks, optimizing hedging strategies, and streamlining cross-border payments. With a client base spanning over 250 financial institutions and leading private equity firms, we deliver scalable solutions that enhance risk management and drive operational performance. Through strategic partnerships with Goldman Sachs, Wells Fargo, FNBO, Q2, and Jack Henry, we provide best-in-class capabilities to help clients achieve their financial objectives in an ever-evolving market. <br> <br>With a team of seasoned professionals comprised of decades of industry experience, Derivative Path offers a flexible, hybrid work environment to its 125+ employees with the ability to work remotely and from one of four offices in San Francisco, New York, Chicago, and Manila. The Company is dedicated to building a diverse environment and has an unwavering commitment to creating a sense of belonging for all employees. </span></span></p><p><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><strong>The Opportunity </strong></span></span><br><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join our hedge accounting team within DerivativeEDGE. Reporting to the Engineering lead, this role works closely with Product, Delivery, and client-facing teams to deliver accurate, compliant accounting workflows for financial institutions managing derivatives and hedging programs.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This position requires a blend of strong software engineering fundamentals and genuine interest in accounting concepts and financial workflows. You will work on client-facing priorities, translating complex accounting requirements into reliable, automated software that treasury teams and accountants depend on daily. </span></span></p><p><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>What You'll Do </strong></span></span></p><ul><li><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Design, build, and maintain hedge accounting features supporting effectiveness assessment, journal entry generation, and reporting workflows across a range of hedge designations and financial instrument types.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Collaborate with Product and Delivery on user stories, sprint planning, and supporting documentation within an Agile development lifecycle.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Gather and incorporate client feedback directly, working closely with Product and Engineering to translate operational pain points into platform improvements.- Build and maintain automated testing frameworks that ensure the consistency and accuracy of accounting outputs and reporting data.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Contribute to a high standard of engineering craft on the team, sharing best practices and supporting the growth of less experienced engineers.</span></span></li></ul><p><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>What You'll Bring</strong></span></span></p><ul><li><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">5+ years of professional software development experience, ideally with exposure to accounting software, financial reporting systems, or treasury management platforms.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Familiarity with accounting concepts and financial workflows, with the ability to engage meaningfully with domain experts and translate requirements into well-structured software.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Strong proficiency in an object-oriented programming language, including async programming patterns, ORM frameworks, and SOLID design principles.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Experience designing and building features that span frontend and backend layers, with an understanding of distributed systems principles such as event-driven architecture, service boundaries, and fault tolerance.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Experience writing unit and integration tests using xUnit or similar frameworks, with a genuine commitment to test coverage as part of delivery.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Database design and development experience across relational and non-relational systems, including PostgreSQL, MS SQL, or MongoDB.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Ability to work effectively across time zones in a distributed, international team environment.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">B.S. in Computer Science, Finance, Economics, or equivalent practical experience.</span></span></li></ul><p><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Preferred Qualifications</strong></span></span></p><ul><li><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Proficiency in C# and .NET 10, including async programming patterns and Entity Framework.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Experience with React for building responsive, data-intensive frontend interfaces.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Familiarity with event streaming platforms such as Kafka for real-time data pipelines.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Hands-on experience with AWS services including compute, storage, and managed database offerings.</span></span></li></ul><p><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><strong>Location </strong></span></span></p><ul><li><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;">Canada </span></span></li></ul><p><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><strong>Benefits </strong></span></span></p><ul><li><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;">Competitive bonus, base salary, and equity compensation </span></span></li><li><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;">23 days of PTO </span></span></li><li><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;">Fully remote </span></span></li><li><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;">RRSP contribution at 3% </span></span></li><li><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;">Competitive health benefits</span></span></li></ul><p><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;">The expected salary for this position is $140K to $180K CAD and is eligible for a discretionary bonus and equity. We will consider your skills, experience, and location when determining your pay.  </span></span><br> </p><p lang="en-us"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;">-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br> <br>Derivative Path is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on any of the following: race, religious creed, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or gender characteristic, national origin, religion, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military service or veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, or any other classification protected by federal, state, and local laws and ordinances. Derivative Path offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, retirement plan contribution, and a generous paid time off policy. </span></span></p>

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