Senior Software Engineer

Ripple; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonuses

Equity

Generous vacation policy

Wellness reimbursement

Catered lunches

Mobile phone stipend

Job summary

Ripple is seeking a Senior Software Developer in Chicago, Illinois, to own full-stack feature delivery for a scalable SaaS platform. This role involves designing solutions, developing high-quality applications, and mentoring other engineers while adhering to rigorous testing standards. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, at least 5 years of experience, proficient in modern web technologies including ASP.NET, C#, and extensive experience with Azure services. The position offers a competitive salary range of $160,000 to $200,000 along with strong benefits.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of application development experience.
• Proficient in application development guidelines, cloud architecture, and deployment.
• Strong understanding of Windows operating system principles.

Responsibilities

• Design, estimate, and deliver features across the full stack.
• Leverage Azure services for cloud-native solutions.
• Drive rigorous testing to ensure production-ready software.
• Mentor fellow engineers and lead code reviews.

Skills

ASP.NET/Core

C#

Azure Services

JavaScript frameworks

TDD

BDD

SQL Server

Agile methodology

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Tools

Azure DevOps

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

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.

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: Senior Full‑Stack Engineer, Senior Software Engineer, Cloud & Full Stack, Senior Full‑Stack Engineer - Azure & .NET

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: $160,000 USD - $200,000 USD

WHO WE ARE:

• 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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