Junior Full Stack Developer

Valitana; Stamford (CT); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Annual performance bonus

Employer matched retirement plan

Healthcare benefits (medical, dental, vision)

PTO

Job summary

A rapidly growing FinTech startup in Stamford, CT is seeking a Full Stack Developer to build and scale their multi-asset trade and portfolio management platform. The role emphasizes designing user-friendly interfaces and collaborating with backend engineers. Ideal candidates should have 2+ years of experience in web application development with expertise in JavaScript frameworks. The base salary ranges from $100,000 to $120,000, complemented by a comprehensive benefits package and a hybrid work model.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as a Full Stack Developer or Front-End-focused Engineer in FinTech or technology space.
• Strong UX sensibilities and ability to create user-friendly interfaces.
• Familiarity with backend systems, APIs, and data integration.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain user-facing web applications with an emphasis on usability.
• Collaborate with backend engineers to integrate APIs and data services.
• Write and maintain automated tests to ensure code quality.

Skills

JavaScript

TypeScript

React

Angular

Vue

Agile methodologies

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field

Job description

Valitana is a rapid growing FinTech startup providing cutting‑edge SaaS solutions for institutional investors. Founded in 2017, our platforms have advanced financial analysis, trade flow, and portfolio management tools. Valitana provides robust, intuitive solutions allowing our clients to make informed decisions by improving their operational workflows.

With over 500+ active users, our institutional clients include CLO investors, CLO managers, hedge funds, asset managers, insurance companies, family offices, and broker dealers. Valitana was ranked #1 in the “Best CLO Analytics Service”, “Best Secondary CLO Platform”, and “Best CLO Portfolio Management Service” in the Creditflux CLO Census for 2023.

Position Overview

Valitana is seeking a Full Stack Developer with a UI/front‑end focus to help build and scale Vantage, our multi‑asset trade and portfolio management platform used by institutional investors to manage complex financial workflows. This role will focus on designing and delivering intuitive, high‑performance user interfaces while maintaining close collaboration with backend services and APIs.

The ideal candidate brings experience building modern, responsive web applications, strong UX sensibilities, and the ability to translate complex financial workflows into clean, scalable, and user‑friendly interfaces. This individual will work closely with product managers, backend engineers, and client‑facing teams to ensure Vantage delivers a seamless and reliable user experience for both internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain user‑facing web applications with a strong emphasis on usability, performance, and visual consistency.
• Collaborate closely with backend engineers to integrate APIs and data services.
• Translate complex product and business requirements into clear, intuitive UI workflows.
• Develop reusable components, design systems, and front‑end patterns to ensure scalability and consistency across the platform.
• Collaborate with product, design, and client‑facing teams to iterate on features and improve user experience.
• Write and maintain automated tests (unit and UI) to ensure code quality and application stability.
• Troubleshoot UI issues, optimize performance, and proactively identify UX or technical improvements.
• Contribute to code reviews, documentation, and engineering best practices across the Vantage Technology team.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as a Full Stack Developer or Front‑End‑focused Engineer in the FinTech or technology space.
• Proficiency in modern JavaScript/TypeScript and front‑end technologies (e.g., React, Angular, or Vue).
• Experience with front‑end frameworks, component libraries, and state‑management patterns.
• Working knowledge of backend systems, APIs, and data integration to effectively collaborate across the stack.
• Familiarity with agile development methodologies and cross‑functional product teams.
• Experience building responsive, data‑driven, client‑facing applications.
• Self‑starter with a strategic mindset and strong attention to detail.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Preferred: Understanding of financial products or complex data‑heavy platforms (structured products a plus).

What We Offer

The base salary range for this role is $100,000 to $120,000. Valitana offers a competitive compensation package that includes a base salary and an annual performance bonus. Employees also receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes an employer matched retirement plan, healthcare with medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, and PTO.

Employees in this role will work in the office Monday through Wednesday with the flexibility to work remotely Thursday and Friday.

Valitana is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other legally protected characteristics.