Software Engineer I

SCALIS; Town of Texas, Fort Worth (WI, TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

FSA

HSA

401k + Match

LTD/STD/Life/AD&D

Generous PTO

Holiday observance

Class A offices

Job summary

Stronghold Investment Management in Dallas, TX is seeking a Software Engineer I to join the Tech Development team. You will work on backend systems, APIs, and data infrastructure to power a fast-moving, technology-driven investment firm.

Ideal candidates have 0–3 years of backend experience, knowledge of at least one backend language (Python/Java/Go), and familiarity with SQL, APIs, and Git. This is a hands-on role with growth potential in a collaborative Agile environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or equivalent experience.
• 0–3 years of backend experience in professional or serious academic/project contexts.
• Proficiency in at least one backend language: Python, Java, or Go.
• Solid CS fundamentals: data structures, algorithms, OOP.
• Hands-on SQL experience with PostgreSQL or MySQL.
• Familiarity with APIs and Git.
• Cloud and container awareness: AWS/Azure/GCP; Docker/Kubernetes a plus.
• Analytical mind with focus on performance and precision.
• Team-first attitude in Agile environments.
• Commitment to technical excellence and ownership.

Responsibilities

• Build backend systems, APIs, and data workflows for reliable operations at scale.
• Collaborate with data engineers and analysts to ensure data integrity across systems.
• Write clean, testable code with maintainability in mind.
• Help build and optimize database schemas, queries, and pipelines.
• Integrate internal systems with third-party APIs and services.
• Automate data ingestion, validation, and transformation processes.
• Participate in code reviews and agile ceremonies; learn and contribute.
• Troubleshoot backend performance issues and data discrepancies.
• Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting to keep systems visible.
• Work with DevOps and product teams to ensure smooth deployments.

Skills

Backend development

SQL

APIs

Git

Python/Java/Go

Cloud

Docker/Kubernetes

Analytical mindset

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/SE

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Azure

Job description

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Software Engineer I
Location: Dallas, TX (On-site: 5 days in office)
The Firm: Data Driven and Real-Asset Focused

Stronghold Investment Management (“Stronghold,” “SIM,” or “the Firm”) is a technology-driven, vertically integrated investment manager focused on real-assets and related private markets. Stronghold seeks to deliver best-in-class risk-adjusted returns through an investment framework that features comparatively rapid transaction velocity, deep technical expertise, creative financial structuring, and objective and algorithmic decision making.

Stronghold was founded by Ryan Turner in 2016 and has deployed over $1.6 billion in capital across 10+ investment vehicles. Ultimately, Stronghold intends to apply its technology-intensive investment approach to a variety of specialist real assets verticals, including:

• Oil & Gas
• Renewables
• Telecommunications and Technology Infrastructure
• Billboards and Fixtures
• Mining & other commodities
• Utilities

Your Mission

We're seeking a Software Engineer I to join Stronghold's Tech Development team, your entry point into a firm where engineering isn't a support function, it's a competitive weapon.

You'll work on the backend systems, APIs, and data infrastructure that keep a technology-driven investment firm running at speed. From day one, you'll be writing real code on real systems, collaborating with senior engineers, data teams, and product to build infrastructure that directly impacts how Stronghold operates and invests.

This is the right opportunity for an early-career engineer with 0–3 years of experience who's hungry to grow fast, work on problems that matter, and build a foundation inside a firm that takes technical excellence seriously. If you want ownership earlier than you'd get anywhere else, this is it.

Key Responsibilities – What You’ll Own

• Build from the ground up. Design, develop, and maintain backend systems, APIs, and data workflows that keep firm-wide operations running reliably and at scale.
• Make data trustworthy. Collaborate with data engineers and analysts to ensure data integrity, accessibility, and consistency across systems that investment teams depend on daily.
• Write code that lasts. Deliver clean, efficient, testable code using industry best practices, with an eye toward maintainability from the start.
• Strengthen the data layer. Help build and optimize database schemas, queries, and pipelines for both operational and analytical needs.
• Connect the ecosystem. Contribute to integrations between internal systems and third-party APIs, the connective tissue that makes the platform work as one.
• Automate the repetitive. Support the automation of data ingestion, validation, and transformation so the team can focus on what actually requires human judgment.
• Grow through collaboration. Participate in code reviews, technical design sessions, and Agile ceremonies, learning from senior engineers while adding your own perspective.
• Solve what's broken. Troubleshoot backend performance issues, data discrepancies, and system failures across environments.
• Keep systems visible. Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting so nothing critical goes unnoticed.
• Ship with confidence. Partner closely with DevOps and product to ensure deployments are smooth and production stays stable.

Qualifications – What You Bring

• A strong technical foundation. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent experience that shows you can build.
• 0–3 years of backend experience. You've written real code in a professional or serious academic/project context and you're ready to do more of it.
• Proficiency in at least one backend language. Python, Java, or Go, you have a primary language you're confident in and the drive to expand from there.
• Solid CS fundamentals. You understand data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented programming, not just conceptually, but in practice.
• Hands-on SQL experience. You can write clean, efficient queries against PostgreSQL or MySQL and you understand why schema design matters.
• Familiarity with APIs and version control. RESTful API design, integration basics, and Git, the day‑one essentials.
• Cloud and container awareness. Exposure to AWS, Azure, or GCP and familiarity with Docker and Kubernetes is a plus, we'll help you deepen it.
• An analytical mind. You think carefully about problems before reaching for solutions, and you care about performance and precision.
• A team-first attitude. You collaborate well with engineering, data, and product, asking good questions, communicating clearly, and pulling your weight in an Agile environment.
• The Stronghold standard. Precision, accountability, and genuine commitment to technical excellence. You hold yourself to a high bar because you take pride in your work.

Why Stronghold

At Stronghold, we strive to create a workplace that is not only rewarding but also satisfying. We believe our employees are the driving force behind our success, and we are committed to providing them with an environment where they can thrive and reach their full potential. When you choose to work with us, you'll be joining a team of highly talented professionals who are passionate about what they do and dedicated to bringing technology expertise to our domain. We value innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence, and we provide our employees with the resources and support they need to succeed.

Our Investment in You

• Market-competitive compensation
• Fully paid benefits (Medical, Dental and Vision)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• 401k + Match
• Company sponsored LTD, STD, life insurance and AD&D
• Generous PTO policy
• Exemplary holiday observance
• Class A offices in prime locations

Equal Opportunity Employer Stronghold Investment Management is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in creating a diverse and inclusive workforce, where individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives can thrive. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. We encourage applicants from underrepresented groups to apply and embrace the unique contributions they can bring to our organization.