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Job Description
Alpaca, a US-based brokerage infrastructure technology company, is seeking a Lead Software Engineer for new market initiatives. The role involves building a talented team of software engineers in Japan, mentoring talent, and fostering Alpaca's culture. The Lead Software Engineer will ensure operational reliability and act as incident commander during regional business hours. They will design and implement solutions, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and engage with local regulators.

Role Involves:
  • Leading and mentoring a team of software engineers.
  • Providing technical guidance and support.
  • Collaborating with stakeholders to define requirements.
  • Designing and implementing backend solutions.
  • Communicating project statuses and solutions.
  • Collaborating with tech leads in other regions.
  • Engaging with local regulators and vendors.
  • Enhancing and transforming the core framework.
  • Troubleshooting incidents and reported bugs.
  • Navigating regulatory requirements and building scalable solutions.

Requirements:
  • Proven experience in designing and developing complex financial systems.
  • Strong understanding of accounting principles and ledger structures.
  • Experience in building scalable, high-availability financial applications.
  • Familiarity with regulatory compliance requirements in financial markets.
  • Proficiency in Go or similar backend languages.
  • Experience working with financial APIs and market data integrations.
  • Strong communication skills.
  • Strong computer science fundamentals and software engineering architecture experience.
  • Ability to work independently and under pressure.
  • Strategic thinking and the ability to translate technical concepts into business strategies.
  • Strong familiarity with the software development life cycle.
  • Experience with domain-driven design and event-driven design.
  • Obsession with performant, defect-free, maintainable code.
  • Strong problem-solving skills paired with a proactive mindset.
  • A preference for simple and elegant solutions.
  • Ability to act as incident commander and lead and troubleshoot incidents or bugs with authority.

What Alpaca Offers:
  • Competitive Salary & Stock Options
  • Health Benefits
  • New Hire Home-Office Setup: One-time USD $500
  • Monthly Stipend: USD $150 per month via a Brex Card
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