Who We Are
Derivative Path empowers institutions across the capital markets with innovative, AI-driven technology and expert advisory solutions. Our award-winning cloud platform supports banks, credit unions, private equity firms, hedge funds, asset managers, and insurance companies in managing interest rate, FX, and commodity risks, optimizing hedging strategies, and streamlining cross-border payments. With a client base spanning over 250 financial institutions and leading private equity firms, we deliver scalable solutions that enhance risk management and drive operational performance. Through strategic partnerships with Goldman Sachs, Wells Fargo, FNBO, Q2, and Jack Henry, we provide best-in-class capabilities to help clients achieve their financial objectives in an ever-evolving market.
With a team of seasoned professionals comprised of decades of industry experience, Derivative Path offers a flexible, hybrid work environment to its 125+ employees with the ability to work remotely and from one of four offices in San Francisco, New York, Chicago, and Manila. The Company is dedicated to building a diverse environment and has an unwavering commitment to creating a sense of belonging for all employees.
The Opportunity
We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join our hedge accounting team within DerivativeEDGE. Reporting to the Engineering lead, this role works closely with Product, Delivery, and client-facing teams to deliver accurate, compliant accounting workflows for financial institutions managing derivatives and hedging programs.
This position requires a blend of strong software engineering fundamentals and genuine interest in accounting concepts and financial workflows. You will work on client-facing priorities, translating complex accounting requirements into reliable, automated software that treasury teams and accountants depend on daily.
What You'll Do
- Design, build, and maintain hedge accounting features supporting effectiveness assessment, journal entry generation, and reporting workflows across a range of hedge designations and financial instrument types.
- Collaborate with Product and Delivery on user stories, sprint planning, and supporting documentation within an Agile development lifecycle.
- Gather and incorporate client feedback directly, working closely with Product and Engineering to translate operational pain points into platform improvements.- Build and maintain automated testing frameworks that ensure the consistency and accuracy of accounting outputs and reporting data.
- Contribute to a high standard of engineering craft on the team, sharing best practices and supporting the growth of less experienced engineers.
What You'll Bring
- 5+ years of professional software development experience, ideally with exposure to accounting software, financial reporting systems, or treasury management platforms.
- Familiarity with accounting concepts and financial workflows, with the ability to engage meaningfully with domain experts and translate requirements into well-structured software.
- Strong proficiency in an object-oriented programming language, including async programming patterns, ORM frameworks, and SOLID design principles.
- Experience designing and building features that span frontend and backend layers, with an understanding of distributed systems principles such as event-driven architecture, service boundaries, and fault tolerance.
- Experience writing unit and integration tests using xUnit or similar frameworks, with a genuine commitment to test coverage as part of delivery.
- Database design and development experience across relational and non-relational systems, including PostgreSQL, MS SQL, or MongoDB.
- Ability to work effectively across time zones in a distributed, international team environment.
- B.S. in Computer Science, Finance, Economics, or equivalent practical experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Proficiency in C# and .NET 10, including async programming patterns and Entity Framework.
- Experience with React for building responsive, data-intensive frontend interfaces.
- Familiarity with event streaming platforms such as Kafka for real-time data pipelines.
- Hands-on experience with AWS services including compute, storage, and managed database offerings.
Location
- Canada
Benefits
- Competitive bonus, base salary, and equity compensation
- 23 days of PTO
- Fully remote
- RRSP contribution at 3%
- Competitive health benefits
The expected salary for this position is $140K to $220K CAD and is eligible for a discretionary bonus and equity. We will consider your skills, experience, and location when determining your pay.
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Derivative Path is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on any of the following: race, religious creed, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or gender characteristic, national origin, religion, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military service or veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, or any other classification protected by federal, state, and local laws and ordinances. Derivative Path offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, retirement plan contribution, and a generous paid time off policy. As part of Derivative Path’s hiring process, interviews and evaluations may be conducted using AI-assisted technology.
