Senior Software Engineer

Senior Software Engineer Overview A growing financial technology organization is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join a team responsible for mission-critical transaction and trading systems. This role will focus on designing, developing, and enhancing highly available software platforms that support complex business processes in a fast-paced financial environment. The ideal candidate is a proven engineer who enjoys solving difficult technical problems, building scalable systems, and supporting business-critical applications. Responsibilities Design and develop backend services using JavaBuild and maintain REST and gRPC APIsSupport high-performance transaction-processing systemsCollaborate with product managers and engineering teams to design scalable solutionsContribute across the full software development lifecycleParticipate in architecture, design, testing, deployment, and maintenance effortsImprove reliability, scalability, and performance of existing systemsSupport integration and data-processing workflows Required Qualifications 8+ years of software engineering experienceStrong Java development experienceExperience building backend APIs and distributed systemsStrong SQL/database skillsExperience delivering production-grade softwareStrong problem-solving and communication skillsAbility to operate in business-critical environments Preferred Qualifications Financial services or fintech experienceAsset management experienceTrading platform experienceOrder management systemsTypeScriptOCI, AWS, or AzureExperience supporting transaction-intensive applications Compensation & Benefits Base Salary: $140,000 - 150,000 annuallyBonus: Eligible to earn a ~5% bonusBenefits: Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage Work Environment Hybrid onsite modelOak Brook, IllinoisCollaborative engineering cultureHigh-impact business-critical technology environment LaSalle Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer m/f/d/v. LaSalle Network is the leading provider of direct hire and temporary staffing services. For over two decades, LaSalle has helped organizations hire faster and connect top talent with opportunities, from entry-level positions to the C-suite. With units specializing in Accounting and Finance, Administrative, Engineering, Marketing, Technology, Supply Chain, Revenue Cycle, Call Center, Human Resources and Executive Search, LaSalle offers staffing and recruiting solutions to companies of all sizes and across all industries. LaSalle Network is the premier staffing and recruiting firm, earning over 100 culture, revenue and industry-based awards from major publications and having its company experts regularly contribute insights on retention strategies, hiring trends, hiring challenges, and more to national news outlets. LaSalle Network offers temporary Field Employees benefit plans including medical, dental and vision coverage. Family Medical Leave, Worker's Compensation, Paid Leave and Sick Leave are also provided. View a full list of our benefits here: View a full list of our benefits here. All assignments are at-will and their duration is subject to change.