Senior Software Engineer

Posted 2 Days Ago
Hiring Remotely in United States
Remote or Hybrid
Senior level
Fintech • Software
We deliver end-to-end risk and compliance solutions through our software and domain expertise.
The Role
Develop and maintain scalable SaaS solutions for financial reporting and capital markets customers. Responsibilities include full-stack development, system design, testing, monitoring, performance optimization, security, technical debt reduction, and collaboration with product managers, developers, and SRE teams. The role requires building reliable, secure, maintainable data-driven applications and contributing across the software development lifecycle.
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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.
In 2026, DFIN was named #1 on the 2026 Top 100 Global Most Loved Workplaces® by Best Practice Institute. We have also been recognized as one of America's Most Loved Workplaces® for five consecutive years and a Built In Best Place to Work for six years, reflecting our continued commitment to supporting 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 customers rely on us in the moments that matter. Engineering delivers on that promise.
You can read the bullets below. But they almost always look the same, right? Here is the deal - being a senior engineer here at DFIN means helping us deliver SaaS software solutions for our customers that primarily work with the SEC or other global regulating bodies. Our products are in demand because we solve regulatory problems for our customers. As a senior engineer, you'll contribute to projects end to end, write code that less senior engineers can emulate, understand how we operate our systems and help make sure our technology grows and doesn't become a big pile of tech debt.
Responsibilities:
• Be a key contributor to our development practice: design, full-stack development and testing.
• Write concise, clear, well-tested and well-documented code with quality that adheres to industry best practices.
• Optimize code for quality, performance, scalability, efficiency and security; through testing, code scanning, refactoring and monitoring.
• Analyze, design and build solutions that solve the problems we have, not the problems that we think we may have one day.
• Build software with people. Product managers, other developers, SRE, junior engineers, senior engineers, offshore. Construct software that matters.
• Understands that systems are to be operated and monitoring and metrics are important.
• Engineer for simplicity, reliability, manageability, scalability, extensibility, reusability and performance.
• Makes sure to constantly address technical debt. Shine a light on it, even when it hurts.
Qualifications:
• Be committed to your development, the products you work on and the firm.
• Experience designing services based and/or tiered web and mobile applications.
• At least 6 years of experience designing and building scalable data-driven software applications.
• Experience developing secure code meeting security standards and willing to participate in financial systems security practices.
• Experience in Java, .Net, React, Spring, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, CI/CD, GitHub. Generally adaptable across the stack.
• Optional, Azure, AKS, Docker
• BS in Computer Science or equivalent work experience.
It is the policy of Donnelley Financial Solutions to select, place, and manage all its employees without discrimination based on race, color, national origin, gender, age, religion, actual or perceived disability, veteran status, actual or perceived sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected status.
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Skills Required

  • At least 6 years of experience designing and building scalable data-driven software applications
  • Experience designing service-based or tiered web and mobile applications
  • Experience developing secure code that meets security standards
  • Experience with Java, .NET, React, Spring, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, CI/CD, and GitHub
  • Adaptability across the technology stack
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent work experience
  • Azure, AKS, and Docker experience

What the Team is Saying

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DFIN Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — Company materials describe flexible PTO for U.S. salaried employees alongside paid holidays, sick leave, and paid parental leave. Public disclosures also reference up to 12 weeks for birth mothers with paid leave available for fathers and adoptive parents, noting details can vary by role and location.
  • Retirement Support — DFIN outlines a 401(k) program matching 50 cents per dollar up to 6% of eligible pay, with the possibility of an additional discretionary match. HSA contributions and broader financial-wellbeing elements are also highlighted.
  • Equity Value & Accessibility — The Employee Stock Purchase Plan allows eligible employees to purchase company stock at a 10% discount and has been expanded beyond the U.S. in recent updates. Equity and performance-based bonuses are presented as part of total rewards.

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The Company
HQ: Chicago, IL
1,750 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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DFIN Offices

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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