Senior Full Stack Developer (Backend Focused)

Valitana

$145K — $180K *
Plano, TX 75025In-Person
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience as a Full Stack Developer or Back-End Developer in FinTech or related tech fields.
  • Proficiency in C#/.Net, ASP.Net Core, Entity Framework, with SQL knowledge; Python is a plus.
  • Skilled in web technologies including Angular, Javascript, and Typescript.
  • Experience designing RESTful APIs and working with both relational and NoSQL databases.
  • Familiarity with cloud infrastructures and distributed systems.
  • Background in agile development methodologies.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline; knowledge of financial products is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Design, build, and maintain backend services and APIs for client-facing platforms.
  • Enhance scalability, reliability, security, and performance of existing systems.
  • Collaborate with frontend teams to convert business needs into technical solutions.
  • Develop and manage data pipelines and system integrations.
  • Ensure code quality through automated unit and integration tests.
  • Troubleshoot production issues and optimize application performance.
  • Participate in software design discussions and code documentation.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive healthcare package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Employer-matched retirement plan to support long-term savings.
  • Paid time off (PTO) for work-life balance.
  • Flexible work arrangement with remote work options on Thursdays and Fridays.
Full Job Description
Position Overview

Valitana is seeking a Full Stack Developer with a strong backend focus to help build and scale Vantage, our multi-asset trade and portfolio management platform used by institutional investors to manage complex workflows across various asset classes.

This role will be primarily responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining backend services, APIs, and data pipelines, while collaborating closely with frontend engineers to support performant, reliable user experiences. The ideal candidate brings strong system design instincts, experience working with data-intensive applications, and the ability to translate sophisticated financial and operational requirements into secure, scalable, and high-performance solutions.

Responsibilities
  • Design, build, and maintain backend services, APIs, and core application logic supporting client-facing platforms.
  • Help improve scalability, reliability, security, and performance.
  • Collaborate with frontend engineers, product managers, and client-facing teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
  • Develop and maintain data pipelines and integrations with internal and external systems.
  • Write, maintain, and review automated unit and integration tests to ensure code quality and system stability.
  • Troubleshoot production issues, optimize performance, and proactively identify technical risks.
  • Contribute to software design discussions, code reviews, and documentation across the Vantage Technology team.
  • Support end-to-end delivery of features from design through deployment and post-release monitoring.

Qualifications
  • 5+ years of experience as a Full Stack Developer or Back-End Developer within the FinTech or technology space.
  • Proficiency in server-side programming languages and technologies - C#/.Net, ASP.Net Core, Entity Framework, SQL, Python is a plus.
  • Experience with web frameworks and technologies - Angular, Javascript, Typescript.
  • Experience designing and consuming RESTful APIs and working with relational and/or NoSQL databases.
  • Familiarity with cloud-based architectures, distributed systems, and modern deployment practices.
  • Experience working in agile development environments
  • Self-starter with a strategic mindset and the ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team
  • Experience supporting data-intensive, client-facing applications
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
  • Preferred: Understanding of financial products, particularly structured products

What We Offer

The base salary range for this role is $145,000 - $180,000. Valitana offers a competitive compensation package which includes base salary and an annual performance bonus. Employees also receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes an employer matched retirement plan, healthcare with medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, and PTO.

Employees in this role will work in the office Mondays through Wednesdays with the flexibility to work remotely Thursdays and Fridays.

Assessment and Automated Screening Tools

As part of this hiring process, you may be asked to complete a technical assessment administered through HackerRank, a third-party platform. By participating, advancing, or completing the assessment you are consenting to HackerRank possibly using automated features to evaluate or score the submitted work, and information about your submission is processed by that platform.

Categories of data processed: The code or written work you submit, assessment scores, completion time, and, if enabled, session activity data. Source of that data is the information you provide directly by completing the assessment.

How it is assessed: A Valitana employee reviews assessment results, and no hiring decision is made solely on the basis of an automated score. If you would like more information about how the assessment is evaluated contact Valitana Human Resources at [email protected].

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