Lead Software Engineer (C#/Python)
Doran Jones Inc.New York City, NY
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Job Description
We are seeking an Engineering Lead to drive the redesign of an Order Management System (OMS) for a top-tier financial services organization. You will help lead the full lifecycle of the rewrite from strategy and architecture to delivery and continuous improvement.
This is a hands-on leadership role requiring both technical depth and strong stakeholder management.
You will partner with trading, risk, and technology teams to deliver a scalable, resilient, and future-ready platform.
*Not open to C2C or external agencies.
Responsibilities
- Define and execute the engineering strategy and roadmap for the OMS rewrite.
- Lead architecture, design, and delivery of C#, Python, and React-based solutions supporting high-volume trading.
- Ensure performance, scalability, resiliency, reliability, and regulatory compliance across cloud (AWS/Azure) environments.
- Collaborate with business and operations teams to translate requirements into technical solutions.
- Mentor engineers, establish best practices, and build a culture of technical excellence.
- Oversee delivery execution: backlog management, sprint planning, and reporting.
Required Experience
- 12+ years of software engineering experience in enterprise or financial services environments, with 5–8+ years in leadership.
- Strong background in trading systems (OMS, EMS, or related platforms).
- Advanced knowledge of C# and Python in enterprise environments.
- Experience with front-end technologies, ideally React, and understanding of modern full-stack architectures.
- Experience with cloud architecture and deployment (AWS or Azure).
- Proven track record of modernizing legacy systems into scalable, distributed platforms.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Preferred Experience
- Exposure to fixed income or multi-asset trading workflows.
- Familiarity with high-throughput, low-latency system design.
- Exposure to messaging systems (e.g., Kafka) and real-time data feeds.
Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as role, work experience, education and training, skill level, market conditions, and the candidate's geographic location.
We offer a competitive compensation package, including a base salary, comprehensive health care coverage, disability benefits, a 401(k) match, life insurance, paid personal days, paid holidays, and paid time off, among other benefits.
For those in eligible roles, a discretionary bonus may be awarded based on company performance and in recognition of individual achievements and contributions.
Additional details about total compensation and benefits details during the hiring process.
McLaren Strategic Solutions is a leading-edge global technology consulting firm, addressing critical challenges across industries such as retail, financial services, and healthcare. Integrating a powerful ecosystem of platforms with capital-efficient execution, McLaren specializes in digital transformation to help businesses optimize operations, accelerate revenue, and achieve scalable outcomes. McLaren’s expertise spans the development of customer-centric applications, modernizing systems for cost-effectiveness and security, and leveraging cloud scalability for future-ready architectures. With a deep commitment to operational excellence, McLaren provides comprehensive managed services, including application maintenance, cybersecurity, platform solutions, and AI-optimized operations, ensuring seamless, secure, and efficient performance.
From supply chain automation to compliance and analytics, McLaren drives measurable impact: improving workforce productivity, reducing inventory costs, and cutting technology ownership expenses. With its emphasis on automation and zero business downtime, McLaren facilitates seamless migrations from legacy systems to modern platforms, enabling organizations to harness the full potential of digital transformation. Backed by strategic partnerships and a proven delivery model, McLaren empowers clients to innovate, modernize, and achieve lasting success in today’s digital economy.
McLaren is a certified minority owned business through the NMSDC and has a mission to place more people from non-traditional backgrounds into sustainable technology careers. Through partnerships with non-profit technology programs in underserved communities and Veteran organizations, candidates transition from tech training programs into real IT careers at McLaren. Our unique recruitment policy allows us to create exceptional teams, bringing a broad spectrum of experience to our company and creating anything but a traditional consulting firm.
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Doran Jones Inc. is proud to be part of the McLaren Strategic Ventures Group.
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