Staff Full Stack Engineer, Workflow

Ridgeline

Reno, NV

Full Time

Senior

14 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

The Workflow team at Ridgeline is responsible for delivering critical services that enable automation, coordination, and streamlined operations across our cloud-native platform. As a Staff Full-Stack Engineer, you'll own a suite of services built on a modern Kotlin/React stack running on AWS. You'll lead the design and implementation of our next-generation Workflow Engine, supporting conditional logic and parallel execution paths for customers. You'll collaborate closely with the AI Platform team to deliver intelligent, adaptive workflows that differentiate Ridgeline's offering in the investment management space. You'll also work with cutting-edge tools like ChatGPT and Cursor to accelerate your development process and innovate faster.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the design and development of highly available and scalable full-stack services that power Ridgeline's workflow capabilities
Architect and build a purpose-built Workflow Engine that supports conditional logic, branching, and parallel execution
Mentor and guide engineers through high-impact, cross-functional initiatives
Partner with product managers to shape the user experience and define product direction to deliver a robust, intuitive configuration interface
Optimize backend systems for performance, scalability, and maintainability
Write high-quality code and tests, and provide thoughtful peer feedback through design and code reviews
Contribute to a culture of learning, ownership, and continuous improvement
Apply and advocate for modern engineering practices, including CI/CD, infrastructure as code, and test automation
Leverage AI tools like ChatGPT and Cursor to improve code quality, design decisions, and developer velocity

Requirements

8+ years of experience in software engineering, with a proven track record of architecting and delivering full-stack solutions
Expertise in Kotlin (or Java), and experience with React
Experience building cloud-native applications on AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
Strong understanding of system design, automated testing, and scalable architecture
Experience with event-driven architecture or distributed systems
Excellent communication and cross-team collaboration skills
Ability to lead projects while also contributing as an individual engineer
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
Creative problem-solving mindset and a desire to elevate the people around you
Passion for building collaborative, inclusive engineering teams

Nice to Have

Experience with Business Process Management (BPM) tools or workflow engines
Familiarity with the investment management or FinTech domain
Hands-on experience with modern AI tools or frameworks that support software development
Awareness of the valuable intersection between Generative AI and workflow configuration/automation

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Benefits & Perks

Base salary with participation in the Company Stock Plan
Unlimited vacation
Educational and wellness reimbursements
$0 cost employee insurance plans
Opportunities for career advancement
Work environment that values and inspires employees

Working at Ridgeline

Ridgeline is a community-minded, discrimination-free equal opportunity workplace. It is a fast-growing, people-first company recognized by Fast Company as a "Best Workplace for Innovators," by The Software Report as a "Top 100 Software Company," and by Forbes as one of "America's Best Startup Employers." The company prioritizes security, agility, and usability to empower the investment management industry through modern cloud-based solutions.

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