Cross River Bank

Full Stack Engineer

Cross River Bank • $160K — $200K *
Fort Lee, NJ 07024In-Person
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
1 month ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 4+ years of professional software development experience leading full-stack projects
  • Solid knowledge of React and modern JavaScript (ES6+)
  • Proficient in Python or Node.js, especially in building scalable Microservices
  • Advanced experience with SQL and NoSQL databases including performance tuning
  • Hands-on experience with AWS services and Infrastructure as Code
  • Deep understanding of TDD, CI/CD, and Agile methodologies
  • Proficient problem solver in distributed systems with real-time optimization skills
  • Great communication skills with capability to manage technical directions
  • Experience with LLMs, including Prompt Engineering and RAG workflows.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design and architecture of an LLM-based platform
  • Collaborate with product managers to translate business vision into technical needs
  • Architect systems for speed and reliability, preparing for high traffic scenarios
  • Design authentication frameworks that meet enterprise security standards
  • Set coding standards and conduct code reviews to ensure engineering excellence
  • Mentor junior and mid-level developers, fostering a culture of learning
  • Evaluate and integrate AI tools to enhance product features
  • Lead troubleshooting to maintain operational system reliability.

Benefits

  • Mentorship opportunities for career development
  • Collaborative culture encouraging peer learning
  • Exposure to cutting-edge AI technologies
  • Chance to influence product and technical direction
  • Professional growth through leadership and architectural responsibilities
Full Job Description
Responsibilities:
  • Architect & Maintain: Lead the design, architecture, and enhancement of our LLM-based platform. You will be responsible for high-level technical decisions regarding the python or Node.js and React ecosystem.
  • Technical Strategy & Collaboration: Work closely with product managers and stakeholders to translate business vision into scalable technical requirements. Lead cross-functional alignment between engineering teams.
  • System Performance: Architect applications for extreme speed and reliability. Own the strategies for scaling to handle high traffic and complex real-time data processing.
  • Security Leadership: Design and oversee robust authentication and authorization frameworks (Identity Server, OAuth2, OpenID Connect). Ensure the platform meets enterprise-grade security standards for data protection.
  • Engineering Excellence: Set the standard for clean, maintainable, and testable code. Lead rigorous code reviews and establish "best practice" guidelines for the entire engineering team.
  • Mentorship & Team Growth: Actively mentor junior and mid-level developers. Drive a culture of technical growth, peer learning, and collaborative problem-solving.
  • AI Innovation: Stay at the bleeding edge of AI/LLM trends. Beyond application, you will evaluate and integrate emerging tools to enhance product intelligence.
  • Operational Reliability: Lead the troubleshooting of complex, systemic issues across the stack. Implement proactive monitoring to ensure high availability.

Qualifications:
  • Experience: 4+ years of professional software development experience, with a proven track record of leading complex full-stack projects.
  • Front-End Leadership: Solid knowledge of React, modern JavaScript (ES6+), and state management patterns at scale.
  • Backend & Architecture: Python or Node.js, Express.js, and designing scalable Microservices architectures.
  • Database Mastery: Advanced experience with SQL and NoSQL databases, including performance tuning and schema design for high-load environments.
  • AWS Infrastructure: Hands-on experience architecting on AWS (DynamoDB, S3, RDS, Lambda, and API Gateway). Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (Terraform/CDK) is a plus.
  • Process Excellence: Deep understanding of TDD, CI/CD pipelines, and Agile/Scrum leadership.
  • Advanced Problem Solving: Ability to debug problems across distributed systems and optimize bottlenecks in real-time data flows.
  • Soft Skills: Great communicator with the ability to influence technical direction and manage stakeholder expectations.
  • LLM/AI experience: Professional experience or deep technical projects involving Large Language Models, Prompt Engineering, or RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) workflows.


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Salary Range: $160,000.00 - $200,000.00

About Cross River Bank

Cross River Bank is a New Jersey state-chartered bank that was established in 2008. The bank provides a range of financial services to consumers and businesses, including personal and business banking, lending, and payment processing. Cross River Bank is known for its partnerships with fintech companies, providing them with access to the bank's infrastructure and regulatory expertise. The bank has received numerous awards for its innovative approach to banking and its commitment to financial inclusion.
Learn more about Cross River Bank
Size
500 employees
Industry
Finance & Insurance
Founded
2008
* Ladders Estimates

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