Staff Fullstack Engineer

Ridgeline; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 165,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Staff Full Stack Engineer to join their dynamic Trading team. In this pivotal role, you will take ownership of designing and optimizing core features for a next-generation trading platform. This position offers the chance to work with cutting-edge technologies and collaborate with a talented team to tackle complex challenges in the fintech space. If you thrive in a fast-paced, start-up environment and are passionate about building high-performance systems, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a company that values autonomy, accountability, and technical excellence, making a significant impact in the investment management industry.

Benefits

Unlimited vacation

Educational reimbursements

Wellness reimbursements

$0 cost employee insurance

Company Stock Plan

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in full-stack engineering required.
• Expertise in modern front-end frameworks and AWS services.
• Strong back-end development skills in Kotlin, Python, or Java.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize core features for the trading platform.
• Develop real-time pricing and trading systems.
• Collaborate with teams to drive innovation and solve challenges.

Skills

Full-stack engineering

React

AWS services

Kotlin

Python

Java

SQL databases

CI/CD pipelines

Mentorship

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Master's degree in Information Science

Tools

GitHub Copilot

ChatGPT

Kafka

Redis

Job description

Do you thrive in a fast-paced, start-up environment where you can take full ownership of your work? Are you excited by the challenge of building real-time trading systems that process vast amounts of data with speed and precision? Do you want to be part of a highly collaborative team where design, strategy, and engineering intersect to create cutting-edge solutions? If so, we invite you to be a part of our innovative team.

As a Staff Full Stack Engineer on the Trading team, you will play a key role in developing Ridgeline’s next-generation trading platform. You will take ownership of critical features, drive technical decisions, and contribute to a high-performing system that investment managers rely on daily. We are looking for individuals who thrive in an environment that values autonomy, accountability, and rapid iteration. You will work with modern front-end frameworks, AWS back-end services, and cutting-edge AI tools like GitHub Copilot and ChatGPT to push the boundaries of what’s possible in fintech.

What will you do?

• Take full ownership of designing, building, and optimizing core features for Ridgeline’s trading platform
• Develop and maintain real-time pricing and trading systems that ensure speed, accuracy, and reliability
• Work across the entire software development lifecycle, from requirements gathering and architecture to implementation and deployment
• Collaborate closely with engineers, designers, and product teams to drive innovation and solve complex technical challenges
• Shape a developing tech stack that leverages modern front-end frameworks and cost-efficient AWS back-end services
• Lead the creation of developer automation tools to ensure scalability, security, and high-quality code
• Mentor and inspire product engineers to build high-performing, enterprise-grade applications
• Actively contribute to a culture that embraces speed, autonomy, and a start-up mindset while maintaining technical excellence

Desired Skills and Experience

• 6+ years of experience in full-stack engineering
• A degree in Computer Science, Information Science, or a related discipline
• Proven ability to thrive in a fast-moving, start-up environment with a high degree of ownership and accountability
• Expertise in modern front-end frameworks such as React
• Strong back-end development skills using AWS services, Kotlin, Python, or Java
• Expertise in SQL databases and data modeling, including schema design, query optimization, and performance tuning
• Experience designing and implementing scalable, real-time systems in cloud environments
• Deep understanding of CI/CD pipelines, automation, and scalable architecture best practices
• Passion for mentorship and fostering a culture of technical excellence and collaboration
• Excellent communication skills and a proactive, problem-solving mindset

Bonus

• Experience with Kafka, Pub/Sub, Redis, or other event-driven and real-time data architectures
• Background in financial technology, trading platforms, or investment management systems

Ridgeline is the industry cloud platform for investment management. It was founded in 2017 by visionary entrepreneur Dave Duffield (co-founder of both PeopleSoft and Workday) to address the unique technology challenges of an industry in need of new thinking. We are building a modern platform in the public cloud, purpose-built for the investment management industry to empower business like never before.

Headquartered in Lake Tahoe with offices in Reno, Manhattan, and the Bay Area, Ridgeline is proud to have built a fast-growing, people-first company that has been recognized by Fast Company as a “Best Workplace for Innovators,” by LinkedIn as a “Top U.S. Startup,” and by The Software Report as a “Top 100 Software Company.”

Ridgeline is proud to be a community-minded, discrimination-free equal opportunity workplace.

Ridgeline processes the information you submit in connection with your application in accordance with the Ridgeline Applicant Privacy Statement . Please review the Ridgeline Applicant Privacy Statement in full to understand our privacy practices and contact us with any questions.

Compensation and Benefits

The typical starting salary range for new hires in this role is listed below. In select locations (including, the San Francisco Bay Area, CA, and the New York City Metro Area), an alternate range may apply as specified below.

The typical starting salary range for this role is: $165,000 - $200,000
The typical starting salary range for this role in the select locations listed above is: $175,000 - $212,500

Final compensation amounts are determined by multiple factors, including candidate experience and expertise, and may vary from the amount listed above.

As an employee at Ridgeline, you’ll have many opportunities for advancement in your career and can make a true impact on the product.

In addition to the base salary, 100% of Ridgeline employees can participate in our Company Stock Plan subject to the applicable Stock Option Agreement. We also offer rich benefits that reflect the kind of organization we want to be: one in which our employees feel valued and are inspired to bring their best selves to work. These include unlimited vacation, educational and wellness reimbursements, and $0 cost employee insurance plans. Please check out our Careers page for a more comprehensive overview of our perks and benefits.

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