Lead Engineer - Product Development

Envestnet Asset Management, Inc

Description

Job Location The primary work location for this role is Trivandrum with a hybrid work model About Envestnet Envestnet is an adaptive WealthTech company that is redefining the future of wealth management by helping advisors meet the moment with its comprehensive technology, actionable insights, and industry leading support. Backed by over 25 years of experience and approximately $7.0 trillion in platform assets, Envestnet is trusted by over one third of financial advisors across leading banks, wealth managers, brokerages, and RIAs For a deeper look at how Envestnet is shaping the future of financial advice, visit www.envestnet.com The Team You’ll Join UMP Platform Modernization How You’ll Contribute Senior Software Developer with strong Java/J2EE expertise to contribute to the modernization of largescale legacy enterprise applications. This is a hands on engineering role focused on designing, developing, refactoring, and incrementally modernizing complex systems while maintaining stability and performance The ideal candidate is comfortable working deep within legacy Java codebases and is motivated to evolve them toward service-oriented, API based, and cloud-ready architectures, while collaborating closely with peers, architects, and product stakeholders. Your responsibilities include:

Design, develop, and enhance Java/J2EE enterprise applications, including refactoring legacy components for improved maintainability and scalability.
Participate in modernization efforts by incrementally converting monolithic implementations (JSPs, custom tag libraries, page handlers) into service and API based solutions.
Work effectively within existing application frameworks while contributing to the evolution toward RESTful services and modular designs.
Develop and maintain REST APIs and backend services supporting modern UI and integration needs.
Write, optimize, and troubleshoot SQL queries for transactional and reporting use cases.
Contribute to code reviews, design discussions, and technical problem solving, ensuring adherence to engineering best practices.
Collaborate closely with cross functional teams including other engineers, architects, QA, and business stakeholders.
Support cloud readiness initiatives and participate in cloud based deployments (AWS experience preferred).
Use enterprise approved AI tools responsibly to assist with code analysis, development, documentation, and productivity improvements.
Continuously improve code quality, test coverage, and system reliability through disciplined engineering practices.

What You’ll Need to Bring

Strong experience developing Java/J2EE enterprise applications in large, complex codebases.
Hands‑on experience working with legacy systems, including refactoring and incremental modernization.
Solid understanding of RESTful APIs, service oriented architecture, and modern backend design principles.
Strong SQL skills, including query design, tuning, and troubleshooting.
Experience with cloud platforms (AWS preferred) or cloud‑native deployment models.
Familiarity with modern development practices such as CI/CD, automated testing, and code reviews.
Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively within an enterprise engineering team.

Nice-to-Haves

Experience contributing to microservices or API first architectures.
Exposure to AI assisted development tools and workflows.
Experience modernizing UI backend interactions or supporting SPA/frontend integrations.
Financial services or other highly regulated enterprise environment experience.

Why You’ll Enjoy Working at Envestnet Help shape the future of WealthTech. At Envestnet you’ll gain hands-on experience and collaborate with some of the industry’s brightest minds to deliver meaningful, innovative solutions that make a real difference We value flexibility in how and where work gets done, and we recognize strong performance with meaningful rewards—because your contributions should drive both business success and your own personal growth. If you’re looking for a place where your work has impact, your development is supported, and your contributions are truly valued, Envestnet is where you can build your future The opportunity is now! Our Investment in You At Envestnet, our total rewards philosophy is designed to attract, motivate, and grow exceptional talent. We offer competitive, market-aligned compensation complemented with performance-linked incentives and rewards programs that recognize and reward impact. In addition, we provide a comprehensive suite of benefits - subject to Envestnet’s plan eligibility rules - that support your overall well-being, including medical insurance for you and your family, annual health check-ups, free online doctor consultations and telemedicine services, subsidized health club memberships, and an employee assistance program. Our investment in you means supporting you professionally, financially, and personally at every stage of your journey with us. Our Commitment to Inclusion & Belonging Envestnet is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of religion, race, color, caste, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, disability, medical condition, nationality, ethnic origin, marital status, or any other status protected under applicable Indian law. This commitment is in accordance with the Constitution of India and applicable labor and employment laws. All employment decisions are made solely based on merit, qualifications, performance, and business needs. We strive to provide an inclusive application and interview process. If you are a candidate with a disability and require reasonable accommodation, please contact us at [email protected]. Please include your full name, the title of the role you are applying for, and the accommodation necessary to assist you with the recruiting process. Recruitment Fraud At Envestnet, safeguarding the trust and safety of job seekers is a top priority. We are aware that scammers may impersonate Envestnet recruiters or create fake job opportunities to deceive candidates. Review the information on our recruitment fraud awareness page to help you recognize and avoid recruitment fraud.