Principal Full Stack Developer

Overview

CFA Institute is seeking a Principal Full Stack Developer to design, develop, and enhance software applications that support our mission to lead the global investment profession. In this role, you'll serve as a technical thought leader —driving architectural decisions, advancing modern engineering practices, and mentoring developers while delivering reliable, maintainable, and serviceable solutions. You'll collaborate closely with agile teams, shared service groups, and enterprise architects to deliver cloud-native solutions that power innovation and impact.

Please note : CFA Institute will not provide work authorization or visa sponsorship for this position, including student or temporary work visas.

Responsibilities

Design, build, and unit test cloud-native applications with an emphasis on reliability, serviceability, and maintainability.

Partner with Product Owners, QA, SRE, and shared service teams to design scalable solutions aligned with enterprise architecture.

Lead code reviews, establish coding standards, and mentor engineers across agile teams.

Architect and optimize microservices, APIs, and event-driven workflows on Azure and AWS.

Champion DevSecOps practices , observability, and automation through CI / CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code.

Support production deployments, troubleshoot performance issues, and drive cost optimization.

Research emerging technologies and recommend adoption to keep solutions modern and efficient.

Ensure completion of project deliverables on time, with high quality.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience.

10+ years of experience in software development with C# and .NET (Core / 8) applying SOLID principles.

Python scripting for automation and tooling.

Expertise designing and building solutions in Azure (Functions, App Service, AKS) and / or AWS (Lambda, ECS / EKS, Fargate)

Strong experience with REST / gRPC APIs , asynchronous workflows, and high-performance systems.

Proficiency with Docker, Kubernetes (AKS / EKS), Terraform / Bicep / CloudFormation , and automated CI / CD pipelines.

Hands-on experience with SQL and NoSQL databases (SQL Server, PostgreSQL, Cosmos DB, MongoDB, DynamoDB, Redis).

Strong background in security best practices (OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, IAM, secrets management).

Demonstrated leadership in Agile teams; SAFe experience preferred.

Excellent communication, collaboration, and mentoring skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with DDD, CQRS, Kafka, Azure Event Hubs, or Kinesis

Background in migrating monoliths to microservices or re-platforming to cloud.

Certifications such as Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert or AWS Solutions Architect Professional

Knowledge of regulated environments such as financial services or healthcare.

Proven ability to translate complex technical solutions to business stakeholders.

Why Join Us

At CFA Institute, you'll join a global mission-driven organization where technology drives innovation and impact. You'll work alongside highly skilled professionals in a collaborative, agile, and continuous-improvement culture. This role offers the opportunity to lead in modern cloud engineering, influence enterprise technology strategy, and deliver solutions that matter to professionals worldwide.

At CFA Institute, we are committed to transparency and equity in our hiring process. In compliance with wage transparency laws in many of the jurisdictions in which we recruit, we provide the following information regarding compensation for this position :

Expected Salary Range : $120,000 - $130,000

Other benefits include eligibility for annual incentives, 12% pension employer contribution, and competitive medical benefits.

All salary ranges are subject to adjustment based on experience, education, and other factors relevant to the position. CFA Institute is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals.

About CFA Institute

CFA Institute are the global leader in investment excellence and ethics. With nearly 200,000 charterholders across 160 markets, we drive professional growth, ethical behavior, and better markets. We care about our employees' well-being, offering industry-leading benefits like :

Comprehensive health coverage for you and your family

Generous leave and time off

Competitive retirement plans

Flexible work options

Wellness, education, and support programs

If you feel this opportunity could be the next step in your career, we encourage you to click "Apply" and complete our three-minute application.

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Important Message : Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the requirements as CFA Institute cannot make assumptions about your education, experience, or location. We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. CFA Institute prohibits both discrimination and harassment with regard to all identifying characteristics : any individual employee, group of employees, or prospective employee on the basis of race, color, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, religion, creed or belief, age, marital or partnership status, marital or family status, care giver status, pregnancy and maternity, sexual and other reproductive health decisions, physical abilities / qualities, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, predisposing genetic characteristic, military or veteran status, status as a victim or witness of domestic violence or sex offense or stalking, unemployment status, infectious disease carrier status, migrant worker status, educational background, socio-economic status, geographic location and culture or any other basis protected by applicable law. This policy impacts all aspects of employment, including but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, compensation, training, development, promotion, demotion, layoff, recall, furlough, transfer, leave of absence, and dismissal. This is a global policy that applies to all CFA Institute employees, regardless of location.

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