Senior Software Engineer

Hidden Road; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 164,000 - 205,000; Full time

Job summary

Ripple is seeking a Senior Software Developer to build and own the platform powering financial clarity for businesses from SMEs to Fortune 500 enterprises. You’ll own full-stack feature delivery across front-end, server-side, and database tiers using Azure to craft scalable, resilient cloud solutions in a fast-growing SaaS product.

You’ll mentor engineers, drive design reviews, and maintain high standards for quality, reliability, and performance while contributing to an on-call rotation in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or relevant equivalent experience.
• Experience with full-stack development across front-end, server-side, and database tiers.
• Deep expertise in ASP.NET Core and C#.
• Hands-on experience with Azure Services and CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong skills in modern JavaScript frameworks and TDD/BDD.

Responsibilities

• Design, estimate, and deliver full-stack features across front-end, server-side, and databases.
• Leverage Azure to build scalable, cloud-native solutions.
• Own delivery pipelines, feature flags, and seamless deployments.
• Lead rigorous testing (unit, integration, performance, security) for production-ready software.
• Mentor engineers and participate in technical design and code reviews.
• Improve team processes and adhere to high architectural standards.
• Contribute to on-call pager rotation in the YBIYRI model.

Skills

ASP.NET Core

C#

JavaScript

TDD/BDD

Mentoring

Agile delivery

Production support

Windows OS

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent

Tools

Azure

Azure DevOps

CI/CD pipelines

SQL Server

Job description

At Ripple, we’re building a world where value moves like information does today. It’s big, it’s bold, and we’re already doing it. Through our crypto solutions for financial institutions, businesses, governments and developers, we are improving the global financial system and creating greater economic fairness and opportunity for more people, in more places around the world. And we get to do the best work of our career and grow our skills surrounded by colleagues who have our backs.

If you’re ready to see your impact and unlock incredible career growth opportunities, join us, and build real world value.

THE WORK:

As a Senior Software Developer, you will build and own the platform powering financial clarity for businesses from SMEs to Fortune 500 enterprises. You will own full-stack feature delivery across front-end, server-side, and database tiers — leveraging Azure to craft scalable, resilient cloud solutions at the core of a fast-growing SaaS product. You will shape technical direction and mentor fellow engineers within a you-build-it-you-run-it team that holds itself to the highest standards. If you are energized by complex distributed systems and want to make a measurable impact on how the world manages its finances, this is the opportunity for you.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Partner with architects and product managers to design, estimate, and deliver cutting-edge features across the full stack — front-end, server-side, and database tiers
• Leverage Azure services to build powerful, scalable, and resilient cloud-native solutions
• Improve software applications and own delivery pipelines and feature flags, ensuring seamless integration and deployment
• Drive rigorous unit, integration, and non‑functional testing — including performance and security — to guarantee production‑ready software
• Use observability tools and logging to diagnose and resolve issues across development, test, and production environments
• Stay ahead of tech trends, engage with the broader tech community, mentor fellow engineers, and lead technical design and code reviews
• Continuously improve team operations, processes, methodologies, and technology choices, holding every practice to a high standard
• Ensure all work meets quality, operational, and architectural standards, contributing to the organization's broader success
• Embrace the team's YBIYRI (you-build-it-you-run-it) model, including active participation in the on‑call pager rotation

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or relevant equivalent experience, with at least 5 years of application development experience
• Experienced and proficient in application development guidelines, cloud architecture, and deployment
• Deep expertise in ASP.NET/Core and C#, with advanced knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server
• Hands‑on experience with Azure Services, Azure DevOps, and designing and implementing CI/CD pipelines
• Extensive experience building web applications using modern JavaScript frameworks, with a strong grasp of TDD and BDD practices
• Proven track record to influence and mentor developers within an agile team environment
• Skilled in reviewing and estimating user stories as part of an agile delivery process
• Strong troubleshooting skills with hands‑on experience in production application support
• Solid understanding of Windows operating system principles and administration
• Experience in the financial industry is a plus

Other common names for this role:

For positions that will be based in IL, the annual salary range for this position is below. Actual salaries may vary based on numerous factors including, among other things, an individual applicant’s experience and qualifications for the position. This range does not include equity or additional compensation, such as bonuses or commissions.

IL Annual Base Salary Range

$164,000 — $205,000 USD

WHO WE ARE:

Do Your Best Work

• The opportunity to build in a fast‑paced start‑up environment with experienced industry leaders
• A learning environment where you can dive deep into the latest technologies and make an impact. A professional development budget to support other modes of learning.
• Thrive in an environment where no matter what race, ethnicity, gender, origin, or culture they identify with, every employee is a respected, valued, and empowered part of the team.
• In‑office collaboration for moments that matter is important to our culture, and we give managers and teams the flexibility to decide which 10+ days a month they come in.
• Bi‑weekly all‑company meeting - business updates and ask me anything style discussion with our Leadership Team
• We come together for moments that matter which include team offsites, team bonding activities, happy hours and more!

Take Control of Your Finances

• Competitive salary, bonuses, and equity
• Competitive benefits that cover physical and mental healthcare, retirement, family forming, and family support
• Employee giving match
• Mobile phone stipend

Take Care of Yourself

• R&R days so you can rest and recharge
• Generous wellness reimbursement and weekly onsite & virtual programming
• Generous vacation policy - work with your manager to take time off when you need it
• Industry‑leading parental leave policies. Family planning benefits.
• Catered lunches, fully‑stocked kitchens with premium snacks/beverages, and plenty of fun events

Benefits listed above are for full‑time employees.

Ripple is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We do not discriminate against qualified employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, sexual identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, military status, or any other characteristic protected by local law or ordinance.

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