Staff Software Engineer

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Staff Software Engineer

Staff Software Engineer

Posted 8 Hours Ago
Hiring Remotely in United States
Remote or Hybrid
Expert/Leader
Fintech • Software
We deliver end-to-end risk and compliance solutions through our software and domain expertise.
The Role
DFIN seeks a Staff Software Engineer to design and implement advanced software solutions optimizing systems for performance security and resilience while leading architectural projects and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
Summary Generated by Built In
Join a dynamic team at the pulse of global markets where we deliver innovative software and service solutions for essential financial reporting and capital markets transactions. At DFIN we are a values-driven organization that empowers you to build a fulfilling career while bringing your authentic self to work every day. Our "Win as One" mentality ensures that our team's success is directly linked to Client Shareholder and Employee Satisfaction.
Recognized as one of AMERICA'S MOST LOVED WORKPLACES® for five consecutive years and a Built In Best Places to Work for six years we are committed to our employees' total well-being. Enjoy competitive compensation a flexible workplace comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional growth. Bring your passion and talents to DFIN - because being YOU thrives here.
Summary:
We are looking for technical team members at all levels who want to push themselves to deliver best in market SaaS solutions. We offer a challenging environment where you will have to grow adapt and use your skills consistently. Our products are in demand because we solve regulatory problems for our customers. Our customers rely on us in the moments that matter. Engineering delivers on that promise.
As a DFIN Staff engineer you'll own projects end to end design architecture write code that others will look towards as a standard understand how we operate our systems and ensure our technology continues to evolve and improve.
This isn't your simple run-of-the-mill boring system. This is a system with an interesting mix of design challenges such as messaging concurrency network resiliency data replication load/demand prediction eventual consistency observability engineering build/deployment optimization and AI.
Responsibilities:
  • Design and implement modular cohesive frontend and backend services for resilient efficient distributed systems
  • Build concurrent asynchronous applications with strong network resilience including micro-frontend SPAs
  • Decompose complex systems into well-defined components and develop advanced algorithms for difficult problems
  • Ensure high-quality software through effective automated testing enabling fast delivery and safe refactoring
  • Apply AI ML and vector databases in development workflows and product features
  • Use observability (instrumentation dashboards alerts tracing) to monitor performance errors and usage
  • Optimize build deployment and infrastructure-as-code pipelines
  • Analyze defects thoroughly to drive impactful improvements
  • Design with a strong security mindset beyond standard frameworks through deep system understanding
  • Conduct rigorous code reviews and stay current with modern technologies and tools
  • Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams across engineering and product
  • Continuously identify and address technical debt
  • Contribute to engineering roadmaps and planning
  • Lead product architecture while remaining hands-on

Qualifications:
  • 15+ years building services with C# Node.js or TypeScript; 10+ years in distributed systems
  • Strong SQL and experience with data platforms (e.g. Microsoft Fabric)
  • Deep Azure/cloud-native expertise and CI/CD/DevOps practices
  • Solid foundation in OOP SOLID design patterns algorithms and performance optimization
  • Experience with secure coding including financial/regulated environments
  • SPA frontend experience (React preferred)

Technical breadth across:
  • APIs (REST WebSockets gRPC) messaging (Service Bus RabbitMQ) distributed systems
  • Performance profiling algorithm design and complex problem-solving
  • Containers/Kubernetes frontend testing and browser technologies
  • Strong communication skills and ability to explain complex topics
  • Bachelor's degree in CS or equivalent experience

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Skills Required

  • 15+ years building services with C# Node.js or TypeScript; 10+ years in distributed systems
  • Strong SQL and experience with data platforms
  • Deep Azure/cloud-native expertise and CI/CD/DevOps practices
  • Solid foundation in OOP SOLID design patterns algorithms and performance optimization
  • Experience with secure coding including financial/regulated environments
  • SPA frontend experience (React preferred)

What the Team is Saying

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DFIN Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Leave & Time Off BreadthPaid time off holidays sick leave and paid parental leave are highlighted with some roles using flexible or “unlimited” PTO. A “Fully Flex Work Arrangement” and remote options are also promoted as part of the package.
  • Parental & Family SupportPaid parental leave for both parents and family supports such as adoption assistance and childcare are described across official and third‑party listings. Short‑term disability and return‑to‑work support further reinforce family coverage.
  • Retirement SupportA 401(k) with company matching and tax‑advantaged accounts (FSA/HSA) are presented as core offerings. These elements indicate structured savings support as part of total rewards.

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The Company
HQ: Chicago IL
1750 Employees
Year Founded: 2016

What We Do

DFIN is a leading global risk and compliance solutions company. We provide domain expertise software and data analytics for every stage of our clients’ business and investment lifecycles. Markets fluctuate regulations evolve technology advances and through it all DFIN delivers confidence with the right solutions in moments that matter.

Why Work With Us

DFIN is shaping global markets and is an environment where you can bring your whole self to work and do your best work every day. We are a values-based culture in which you can build a rewarding career.

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Hybrid Workspace

Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.

We operate in a fully flexible work environment. Our employees can continue to work remotely our offices remain open and available for collaboration.

Typical time on-site: Flexible
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HQChicago IL
Located in the heart of downtown Chicago’s financial district we are steps from all Metra stations good eats and entertainment.

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06/02/2026

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