Staff Software Engineer

Ridgeline

Reno, NV

Full Time

Senior

175k-205k

about 1 month ago

Job Description

About the Role

As a Ridgeline Staff Software Engineer on our Trading team, you'll have the unique opportunity to build high-quality, complex, industry defining applications for our Post-Trade solution. Our team of engineers are building from scratch in cutting edge technologies in a fast-moving, creative, progressive work environment. You'll think outside the box and add your own genius, passion, and interests to the software development lifecycle. You must be work authorized in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship.

Key Responsibilities

Contribute design skills and technical expertise to a team where design, strategy, and engineering collaborate closely
Be involved in the entire software development process, from requirements and design reviews through the implementation of new products
Impact a developing tech stack based on modern front-end frameworks and cost-efficient utilization of AWS back-end services
Participate in the creation and construction of developer-based automation that leads to scalable, high-quality applications customers will depend on to run their businesses
Coach, mentor, and inspire teams of product engineers that are responsible for delivering high performing, secure enterprise applications
Think creatively, own problems, seek solutions, and communicate clearly along the way
Contribute to a collaborative environment rooted in learning, teaching, and transparency

Requirements

A degree in Computer Science, Information Science, or a related discipline
8+ years in a software engineering position with a history of architecting and designing for high performance and high availability
Experience with trade settlement, order management, asset management, or investment banking
Understand the value of automated testing at all levels
Experience building cloud native applications on AWS/Azure/Google Cloud
Professional development experience using Java/Kotlin
Ability to focus on short-term deliverables while maintaining a big-picture long term perspective
An aptitude for problem solving
Ability to communicate effectively

Nice to Have

Experience with FIX protocol
Some knowledge of web front-end technologies like React, JavaScript and TypeScript and a willingness to participate in full-stack development
Backend experience using RESTful/GraphQL APIs
Experience with Docker and containerization
Understanding of AWS services (ECS/Fargate, Kafka/MSK) and infrastructure (IaC/Terraform)
Used to working within an Agile development construct

Benefits & Perks

Salary range: $174,500 - $205,000 (or $185,000 - $220,000 in select locations)
Opportunity for career advancement
Participation in Company Stock Plan
Unlimited vacation
Educational and wellness reimbursements
$0 cost employee insurance plans

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 LinkedIn as a "Top U.S. Startup," and by The Software Report as a "Top 100 Software Company." The company values learning, teaching, transparency, and making a meaningful impact in the investment management industry.

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