Staff Software Engineer, Electronic Trading at Ridgeline

Reno, Nevada, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 Apr, 26

Salary

220000.0

Posted On

08 Jan, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Java, Kotlin, AWS, Cloud Native Applications, Electronic Trading, Order Management, Investment Banking, Automated Testing, React, JavaScript, TypeScript, Docker, Containerization, Agile Development, RESTful APIs, GraphQL APIs, Infrastructure as Code

Industry

Software Development

Description

Are you an engineer who loves building complex, game-changing solutions from scratch? Do you thrive on thinking outside the box and bringing fresh ideas to life in a fast-paced, creative environment? Are you excited to help shape the future of trading by developing high-impact applications on a modern tech stack? If so, we invite you to be a part of our innovative team. 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 Electronic Trading 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. As part of the Ridgeline Trading team building a brand new solution on cutting edge technology to market, you will help shape our culture, make a big impact on a small team, and learn what it takes to build a successful company. Our team aims to leave a legacy in an industry primed for change. The impact you will make: 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 What we look for: 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 6+ years of backend or fullstack development using Java/Kotlin Experience with electronic trading or 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 Some knowledge of web front-end technologies like React, JavaScript and TypeScript and a willingness to participate in full-stack development Ability to focus on short-term deliverables while maintaining a big-picture long term perspective An aptitude for problem solving Ability to communicate effectively Serious interest in having fun at work Bonus: Experience with FIX protocol 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 About Ridgeline Ridgeline is the industry cloud platform for investment management. It was founded in 2017 by visionary entrepreneur Dave Duffield (co-founder of both PeopleSoft and Workday) to address the unique technology challenges of an industry in need of new thinking. We are building a modern platform in the public cloud, purpose-built for the investment management industry to empower business like never before. Headquartered in Lake Tahoe with offices in Reno, Manhattan, and the Bay Area, Ridgeline is proud to have built a fast-growing, people-first company that has been 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.” Ridgeline is proud to be a community-minded, discrimination-free equal opportunity workplace. Ridgeline processes the information you submit in connection with your application in accordance with the Ridgeline Applicant Privacy Statement. Please review the Ridgeline Applicant Privacy Statement in full to understand our privacy practices and contact us with any questions. Compensation and Benefits The typical starting salary range for new hires in this role is listed below. In select locations (including, the San Francisco Bay Area, CA, and the New York City Metro Area), an alternate range may apply as specified below. The typical starting salary range for this role is: $174,500 - $205,000 The typical starting salary range for this role in the select locations listed above is: $185,000 - $220,000 Final compensation amounts are determined by multiple factors, including candidate experience and expertise, and may vary from the amount listed above. As an employee at Ridgeline, you’ll have many opportunities for advancement in your career and can make a true impact on the product. In addition to the base salary, 100% of Ridgeline employees can participate in our Company Stock Plan subject to the applicable Stock Option Agreement. We also offer rich benefits that reflect the kind of organization we want to be: one in which our employees feel valued and are inspired to bring their best selves to work. These include unlimited vacation, educational and wellness reimbursements, and $0 cost employee insurance plans. Please check out our Careers page for a more comprehensive overview of our perks and benefits. #LI-Hybrid

Responsibilities

As a Staff Software Engineer, you will contribute design skills and technical expertise to build high-quality applications for electronic trading. You will be involved in the entire software development process and help shape the culture of the team.