Platform Engineer

About the role

We are seeking a Platform Engineer to join our platform engineering team, focusing on building the foundational infrastructure, APIs, and services that power our entire product ecosystem. This role involves creating robust, scalable platform components that enable rapid application development while ensuring security, performance, and reliability across all AssetMark systems. We can only consider candidates for this position who are able to accommodate a hybrid work schedule and are close to our Concord, CA office.

Responsibilities

• Platform Development & Infrastructure:
• Implement platform services, APIs, and infrastructure components independently
• Develop and maintain core platform capabilities including data services, authentication, and integration frameworks
• Handle complex platform-level bug fixes and participate in incident remediation for foundational systems
• Write comprehensive tests for platform components and ensure high reliability standards
• Implement secure coding practices with focus on enterprise-grade security and compliance
• API & Integration Design:
• Contribute to technical specifications for platform APIs and service interfaces
• Implement solutions for complex integration challenges between systems and external partners
• Design and build reusable platform components that serve multiple applications
• Identify and address performance bottlenecks in platform services
• Evaluate and recommend technical approaches for platform-level challenges
• Data & Architecture:
• Work with data modeling, master data management, and enterprise data governance
• Implement canonical source-of-truth data systems and ensure data integrity
• Contribute to service-oriented architecture patterns and microservices design
• Support cloud-native architectures and infrastructure-as-code principles
• Participate in DevOps practices and CI/CD pipeline development
• Collaboration & Enablement:
• Work closely with application engineering teams to understand platform requirements
• Provide technical guidance on platform service adoption and best practices
• Collaborate with security and compliance teams on regulatory requirements
• Communicate platform capabilities and constraints to stakeholders
• Document platform components and integration patterns for broader team use
• Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
• Strong proficiency in platform technologies (Java, C#, Python, Go, or similar)
• Experience with API design, microservices architecture, and distributed systems
• Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Understanding of database technologies, data modeling, and enterprise data patterns
• Experience with message queues, event-driven architecture, and async processing
• Familiarity with DevOps tools, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure automation
• Understanding of security best practices for enterprise platforms
• Knowledge of financial services regulatory requirements preferred
• Qualifications & Experience
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical field
• 3-6 years of software engineering experience with focus on platform or infrastructure development
• Experience building APIs, services, or platform components
• Understanding of enterprise integration patterns and service-oriented architecture
• Experience with agile development methodologies and cross-functional collaboration
• Why Join AssetMark?
• Build foundational platform components that enable innovation across the entire product portfolio
• Work with modern cloud-native technologies and enterprise-scale architecture
• Learn wealth management domain while developing deep platform engineering expertise
• Collaborate with experienced platform architects and engineering leaders
• Clear growth path toward senior platform engineering and architecture roles
• Compensation: The Base Salary range for this position is between $144,000-$168,000.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the US to be considered. We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.
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• Who We Are & What We Offer:
• We are AssetMark, a company on the move, shaping the future of financial services. Growth is in our DNA. Every day, we combine technology, insig

Additional Information

Job Description: AssetMark is a leading wealth management platform dedicated to empowering independent financial advisors. AssetMark's mission is to enable financial advisors to make a profound difference in the lives of their clients. Over 10,000 advisors partner with AssetMark for our investment offerings, innovative technology, advanced services, and expertise, which they use to delight their clients and grow their businesses.

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