Associate Director

Softcard (acquired by Google)

. Acting as the technical architect for cloud-based investment technology solutions, with a focus on ETF-related platforms and workflows .

Posted 4/1/2026full-timeDowners Grove • Illinois, New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $215,000 - $230,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Acting as the technical architect for cloud-based investment technology solutions, with a focus on ETF-related platforms and workflows
Designing scalable, secure, and resilient architectures across cloud, data, and application layers
Directing and mentoring development teams, setting technical direction, standards, and best practices
Translating investment and product requirements into well-architected technical solutions
Partnering with product, investment, and operations stakeholders to align technology with business outcomes
Leading the adoption of AI-driven capabilities (e.g., automation, analytics, decision support) within production systems
Ensuring solutions meet internal controls, security, and regulatory requirements typical of financial services
Contributing to technology roadmaps and architectural standards within the broader Investment Technology organization

Requirements

What you’ll need

Significant experience as a technical architect or senior engineer in a financial services environment
Strong hands-on knowledge of cloud engineering and cloud-native architectures
Direct experience supporting or building technology for ETFs, index products, or closely related investment products
Proven ability to lead and influence developers without being removed from the technical details
Experience applying AI or advanced analytics to solve real-world business or operational problems
Deep understanding of software engineering best practices, data architectures, and system integration
Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Demonstrated success operating in a highly regulated, risk-aware environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible paid time off
Hybrid work schedule
401(K) matching of 100% up to the first 6% with a discretionary supplemental contribution
Health & wellbeing benefits
Parental Leave benefits
Employee stock purchase plan

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Hard Skills & Tools

cloud engineeringcloud-native architecturesAI-driven capabilitiessoftware engineering best practicesdata architecturessystem integrationtechnical architectureinvestment technology solutionsETFsadvanced analytics

Soft Skills

leadershipmentoringcommunicationinfluencecollaborationproblem-solvingtechnical directionstakeholder alignmentclarity in complex conceptsoperational awareness