Senior Software Engineer/Full Stack Developer

PTMA Financial Solutions

$110K — $130K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field or commensurate professional experience.
  • 7+ years of professional work experience in software development.
  • Strong database skills with emphasis on SQL proficiency.
  • Experience with Java, node.js, and Python development.
  • Familiarity with backend web technologies such as real-time APIs and Web Sockets.
  • Experience in AI development tools like ClaudeCode or CoPilot for git is a plus.
  • Knowledge of DevOps or financial services is advantageous.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with developers and system architects to build multi-tiered financial applications.
  • Solicit and integrate user feedback into design and development processes.
  • Develop both user interfaces and back-end services with reusable code.
  • Ensure application designs are technically feasible and optimized for scalability.
  • Monitor application performance and troubleshoot defects promptly.
  • Stay updated on industry trends and implement best practices into development.
  • Manage multiple projects effectively based on business requirements.

Benefits

  • Flexible hybrid work arrangement with up to 2 days remote.
  • Significant annual discretionary bonus opportunities based on performance.
  • Collaborative work environment with top IT talent in Financial Services.
  • Opportunities for professional development and skill enhancement.
  • Engagement in meaningful projects that directly impact local communities.
Full Job Description
In these challenging economic times, our clients are relying on us more than ever. PTMA provides financial and investment advisory services to over 10,000 public sector clients throughout the United States. Our Product Development team is seeking a Senior Software Engineer / Full Stack Developer to lead the development of our next set of game-changing products for local governments. You'll get the chance to learn from and work with some of the smartest IT talent in Financial Services. Our growing team is hard at work reimagining and developing a next generation proprietary financial platform that meets the treasury and investment needs of local communities. With over $150 billion in assets under administration, this work is critical to our company's mission to help communities build strong finances and ensure that their children, college students, and community members thrive.

The Senior Software Engineer will partner with a team of developers and system architects to design and develop new web and cloud based, multi-tier, user-facing financial applications with an accompanying ecosystem of supporting services. In addition to developing software, candidates will be expected to develop strong and collaborative internal relationships for the purpose of aligning the company's products and services with customers' needs; assist in establishing the strategy and roadmap for the scalability and performance of the internal systems to keep pace with company growth; prioritize and effectively manage multiple projects based on specific criteria and business requirements; monitor industry trends and technologies and implements best practices to improve in-house capabilities; and collaborate with IT peers to ensure appropriate overall architecture of the our software products.

The position requires experience designing solutions, building reusable, well performing code, identifying and resolving data, application and performance errors/defects, and strong database skills, along with excellent interpersonal and organizational skills and the ability and desire to collaborate with other technical resources in a fast paced and dynamic environment.

Development experience with Java, node.js, SQL and Python, experience working with modern backend web technologies (real time APIs, HTTP, JSON, Web Sockets), experience using AI development tools (ClaudeCode, CoPilot for git), familiarity with Unix environment including writing shell scripts, executing and scheduling job, and familiarity with Relational Databases (MS SQLServer, PostgreSQL, Azure SQL, or Oracle) are required for this position. Additionally, experience in the following areas, while not required, will help to set candidates apart: DevOps, banking, asset management, or other financial services.

In addition to a competitive salary and benefit package, we offer the opportunity to earn a significant annual discretionary bonus based on results.

For immediate consideration, apply online at ptma.com.

Job Summary:

The Senior Software Engineer / Full Stack Developer will partner with a team of developers and system architects to deliver end-to-end business solutions and will be expected to develop web user interfaces, APIs, and Database components. The position requires experience designing solutions, building reusable, well performing code and strong database skills, along with excellent interpersonal and organizational skills and the ability and desire to collaborate with other technical resources in a fast paced and dynamic environment.

Duties/Responsibilities:

  • Work with colleagues to develop and maintain PMA's internal and external web applications.
  • Solicit input from end-users for design and development tasks.
  • Build both UI and back-end services using reusable code and libraries.
  • Ensure the technical feasibility of application designs.
  • Optimize speed and scalability of applications.
  • Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by management.

Required Skills/Abilities:

  • Strong customer service skills.
  • Good verbal and written communication skills are essential.
  • Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to identify patterns and trends.
  • Strong ability to multi-task, display good judgment, and work cross-functionally in a dynamic environment.
  • Knowledge of quality assurance terminology, methods (including version control and defect management), and tools.
  • Performing root cause analysis and resolution in tight time constraints
  • Strong practical computer competence, including familiarity with relational databases with particular emphasis on SQL skills.

Education and Experience:

  • Bachelor's degree in one or more of the following: Information Systems/Management, Operations Management/Research, Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Systems Analysis or related field (or commensurate professional experience).
  • 7+ years of professional work experience


Hybrid arrangement based in Naperville, IL or Denver, CO preferred (~3 days per week in office and ~2 days per week remote). May negotiate other working arrangements with exceptional candidates.

Physical Requirements:Must be able to work at a computer for long periods of time. Lift up to 15 lbs.

NO AGENCIES PLEASE

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