Senior Full-Stack Developer

Senior Full-Stack Developer

Are you an experienced full-stack developer with strong Java expertise? Do you enjoy building modern cloud-based applications and solving complex technical challenges? Looking for an opportunity to help modernise enterprise technology while working with a collaborative, agile engineering team? CFA Institute is hiring a Senior Full-Stack Developer to join our Application Development team. In this role, you will help modernise business-critical applications, leading the transition from Azure-based.NET solutions to AWS-based Java platforms while contributing across the full software development lifecycle. You will work alongside architects, engineers and cross-functional teams to design, develop and support scalable, secure applications. This is a hands-on senior engineering role suited to someone who enjoys technical leadership, mentoring others, delivering high-quality software and driving continuous improvement.

What You'll Do

• Design, develop and deliver Java-based applications and services across the full software development lifecycle.
• Build modern full-stack solutions using Java, React and AWS cloud services.
• Develop and consume RESTful APIs and contribute to microservices-based architectures.
• Support the modernisation of Azure/.NET applications to AWS-based Java platforms.
• Lead code reviews, mentor colleagues and promote engineering best practices.
• Collaborate with architects and agile teams to deliver secure, scalable, high-quality software.
• Support production releases, ongoing maintenance and continuous improvement initiatives.

What We're Looking For

• Strong experience building full-stack applications using Java (Java 25 preferred), React.js and AWS, with experience developing RESTful APIs and working with SQL or NoSQL databases.
• Experience with cloud-native development using AWS services such as Lambda, SNS/SQS, S3 and API Gateway.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across agile, cross-functional teams.
• Experience with Azure,.NET/C#, application modernisation, CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), mentoring developers or migrating applications from .NET to Java would be beneficial.

Why Join Us

• Play a key role in modernising enterprise technology that supports CFA Institute's global mission.
• Work alongside experienced engineers and technology leaders on business-critical initiatives.
• Help shape best practices while contributing to a significant cloud modernisation programme.
• Join a collaborative, agile environment focused on innovation, quality and continuous learning.
• Benefit from flexible working arrangements and ongoing professional development.

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: $80,400 - $105,000 per year. All salary ranges are subject to adjustment based on experience, education, and other factors relevant to the position. Additional benefits include eligibility for an annual incentive bonus, a 12% employer contribution to a 401(k) or pension plan, and a comprehensive medical benefits package.

Join a talented and diverse team supporting our mission to lead the global investment profession. When you work at CFA Institute, you become part of something bigger. We are a globally recognized organization committed to promoting the highest standards of ethics and professional excellence in the investment industry. The skills and experience you develop throughout your career directly support that mission. By investing in our people, we enable both our employees and our organization to succeed.