Senior Full Stack Developer (Backend Focused)

Valitana; Plano (TX); Hybrid; USD 145,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Healthcare: medical, dental, vision, 1

Retirement plan with employer match

PTO

Hybrid work schedule: office Mon–Wed,

Job summary

Valitana is seeking a Full Stack Developer with a strong backend focus to help build and scale Vantage, our multi-asset trade and portfolio management platform used by institutional investors to manage complex workflows. The role will design, implement, and maintain backend services, APIs, and data pipelines, collaborating with frontend engineers to deliver secure, high-performance experiences.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in FinTech, cloud experience, and a proven ability to translate

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Full Stack or Back-End Developer in FinTech or technology.
• Proficiency in C#/.Net, ASP.Net Core, EF, SQL; Python is a plus.
• Experience with Angular, JavaScript, and TypeScript.
• Experience designing and consuming RESTful APIs with relational and/or NoSQL databases.
• Familiarity with cloud-based architectures and distributed systems.
• Experience using Agile development methodologies.
• Self-starter with ability to work independently within a team.
• Experience with data-intensive, client-facing applications.
• Bachelors or higher in CS/Engineering.
• Preferred: understanding of financial products, especially structured products.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain backend services, APIs, and core logic.
• Improve scalability, reliability, security, and performance.
• Collaborate with frontend engineers, product managers, and client-facing teams.
• Develop and maintain data pipelines and integrations with internal and external systems.
• Write, maintain, and review automated unit/integration tests.
• Troubleshoot production issues, optimize performance, identify risks.
• Contribute to software design discussions, code reviews, and documentation.
• Support end-to-end delivery from design through deployment and monitoring.

Skills

C#/.Net

ASP.Net Core

Entity Framework

SQL

Python

Angular

JavaScript

TypeScript

RESTful APIs

Cloud architectures

Agile development

Data-intensive apps

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Engineering or related field

Job description

About Valitana

Valitana is a rapidly growing FinTech company delivering cutting-edge SaaS solutions to institutional investors. Founded in 2017, our platform provides advanced financial analytics, trade flow insights, and portfolio management tools that empower our clients to make faster and more informed decisions while improving operational efficiency.

Valitana was awarded the 2026 Deal Catalyst CLO Award for Best CLO & Technology Provider – Innovation and serves approximately 100 institutional clients including CLO investors, CLO managers, hedge funds, asset managers, insurance companies, family offices, and broker dealers.

Position Overview

Valitana is seeking a Full Stack Developer with a strong backend focus to help build and scale Vantage, our multi-asset trade and portfolio management platform used by institutional investors to manage complex workflows across various asset classes.

This role will be primarily responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining backend services, APIs, and data pipelines, while collaborating closely with frontend engineers to support performant, reliable user experiences. The ideal candidate brings strong system design instincts, experience working with data-intensive applications, and the ability to translate sophisticated financial and operational requirements into secure, scalable, and high-performance solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain backend services, APIs, and core application logic supporting client-facing platforms.
• Help improve scalability, reliability, security, and performance.
• Collaborate with frontend engineers, product managers, and client-facing teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Develop and maintain data pipelines and integrations with internal and external systems.
• Write, maintain, and review automated unit and integration tests to ensure code quality and system stability.
• Troubleshoot production issues, optimize performance, and proactively identify technical risks.
• Contribute to software design discussions, code reviews, and documentation across the Vantage Technology team.
• Support end-to-end delivery of features from design through deployment and post-release monitoring.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Full Stack Developer or Back-End Developer within the FinTech or technology space.
• Proficiency in server-side programming languages and technologies – C#/.Net, ASP.Net Core, Entity Framework, SQL, Python is a plus.
• Experience with web frameworks and technologies – Angular, Javascript, Typescript.
• Experience designing and consuming RESTful APIs and working with relational and/or NoSQL databases.
• Familiarity with cloud-based architectures, distributed systems, and modern deployment practices.
• Experience working in agile development environments
• Self-starter with a strategic mindset and the ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team
• Experience supporting data-intensive, client-facing applications
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• Preferred: Understanding of financial products, particularly structured products

What We Offer

The base salary range for this role is $145,000 - $180,000. Valitana offers a competitive compensation package which includes 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 Mondays through Wednesdays with the flexibility to work remotely Thursdays and Fridays.

Assessment and Automated Screening Tools

As part of this hiring process, you may be asked to complete a technical assessment administered through HackerRank, a third‑party platform. By participating, advancing, or completing the assessment you are consenting to HackerRank possibly using automated features to evaluate or score the submitted work, and information about your submission is processed by that platform.

Categories of data processed: The code or written work you submit, assessment scores, completion time, and, if enabled, session activity data. Source of that data is the information you provide directly by completing the assessment.

How it is assessed: A Valitana employee reviews assessment results, and no hiring decision is made solely on the basis of an automated score. If you would like more information about how the assessment is evaluated contact Valitana Human Resources at [e-mail].

Equal Opportunity and Accommodation

Valitana is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, pregnancy, veteran or military status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal or Connecticut law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply, interview, complete an assessment, or otherwise participate in this hiring process, contact the Human Resources team at [e-mail]. Requesting an accommodation will not affect how your application is considered.