Location – Gurugram (On-site)
We are seeking a highly skilled Software Architect (.NET / Distributed Systems) to design and evolve scalable, high‑performance, cloud-native platforms. You will define architecture, set technical standards, and work closely with engineering teams to deliver robust solutions aligned with business goals.
Responsibilities
- Define and own the architecture for distributed systems and microservices built on C#/.NET Core.
- Design and guide implementation of event-driven systems using Kafka and Redis.
- Establish patterns and best practices for gRPC-based inter-service communication.
- Architect solutions on Azure Cloud, including containerized workloads on Docker and Kubernetes.
- Collaborate with product and engineering leaders to translate business requirements into cohesive technical designs.
- Review solution designs and critical code, ensuring scalability, performance, security, and reliability.
- Mentor and guide developers and senior engineers on design principles, patterns, and implementation strategies.
Your Profile
- Must have 10–12 years of demonstrated experience in software engineering, with significant time in senior/lead roles.
- Proven expertise in C#/.NET Core, SQL, and microservices / distributed systems.
- Hands-on architectural experience with Kafka, Redis, and gRPC in production environments.
- Strong experience designing and deploying systems on Azure, using Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD automation.
- Proactive, detail-oriented, and comfortable working close to production systems.
- Able to influence technical direction across teams and mentor others effectively.
- Adaptable and curious, with a strong motivation to continuously improve both systems and ways of working.
- Knowledge about Investment banking, Trading, Asset Management system would be plus
We get curious people invested in the world
When you work at Saxo, you become a Saxonian and part of a purpose-driven organisation, where good ideas are always taken seriously, and where you can make a true impact. We are invested in your development, and you can expect a robust career from day one when you join Saxo – no matter which role you take on.
You will join 2,500 other ambitious colleagues across 15 countries and become part of an international organisation. Working in Saxo, you will get to meet colleagues from many different cultures and backgrounds, and you should know that we value diversity and inclusion and see it as a genuine source of strength to drive growth, foster innovation and position us for long-term success.
We encourage an open feedback culture and supportive team environments enabling employees to grow and fulfil their career aspirations.
When you bring passion, curiosity, drive and team spirit, your learning journey will be dynamic and your career opportunities in Saxo will be immense.
At Saxo we don’t just offer a job – we offer an opportunity to invest in your future!
How to apply :
Click here to create an account and upload your resume and a short motivation. We look forward to getting to know you better!
Skills Required
- 10-12 years of software engineering experience with significant senior/lead roles
- Expertise in C#/.NET Core
- Strong SQL experience
- Proven experience with microservices and distributed systems
- Hands-on architectural experience with Kafka, Redis, and gRPC in production
- Experience designing and deploying systems on Azure
- Experience with Docker and Kubernetes (containerized workloads)
- Experience with CI/CD automation
- Ability to influence technical direction and mentor developers
- Comfortable working close to production systems and ensuring reliability
- Knowledge of investment banking, trading, or asset management systems
- Willingness/ability to work on-site in Gurugram
What We Do
At Saxo we believe that when you invest, you unlock a new curiosity for the world around you. Discovering an intuitive desire within to actively learn, explore, and ask questions, you will engage with new companies, new communities, maybe even new countries. You could call this an appetite or passion for new knowledge and skills. We call it curiosity. Ultimately everything we do as a company is focused on getting curious people invested in the world by giving our clients more ways to make more of their money. We began in Copenhagen, Denmark in 1992 with a clear vision: to make the global financial markets accessible for more people. In 1998, we launched one of the first online trading platforms in Europe, providing professional-grade tools and easy access to global financial markets for anyone who wanted to invest. Today we are a well-capitalised Danish (EU) bank with top capital ratios and positive rating from S&P, trusted by over 1.2 million clients. As an international award-winning investment firm for investors and traders who are serious about investing, our clients enjoy regulated and reliable access to over 71,000 financial instruments on our industry-leading platforms. Keeping our headquarters in our beloved Denmark, we have expanded our reach to having more than 70 nationalities employed in offices in 14 countries. We are proud of our Scandinavian heritage and we are committed to the values of trust, fairness, and security. We believe this gives our clients the confidence to be adventurous and curious. Curiosity can lead you to places you never could have imagined. When you invest, you stimulate the mind, you see new perspectives, and you broaden your horizons. Personal transformation is inevitable as you develop a sincere interest and curiosity for not only the world, but also for others. At Saxo our greatest hope is for everyone to become engaged, to feel empowered, and to Be Invested
