Software Full-Stack Engineer - React, Python - Hedge Fund

CyberCoders

$140K — $160K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
  • Hedge fund or sell-side bank software development experience is required
  • Over 5 years of experience in full-stack web application development
  • Strong skills in React, JavaScript, Python, and SQL
  • Proficient with Azure cloud services, including PaaS, serverless, and containerized deployments
  • Experienced with CI/CD practices and tools like GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, or Jenkins
  • Knowledgeable in containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and cloud security best practices

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain scalable, secure web applications using React, JavaScript, and Python
  • Build and manage CI/CD pipelines to support smooth deployment processes
  • Architect and deploy cloud-native applications on Microsoft Azure leveraging PaaS, serverless, and containers
  • Optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability
  • Develop RESTful APIs and integrate third-party services
  • Implement test-driven development, automated testing, and conduct code reviews
  • Utilize SQL databases to design and optimize data storage solutions

Benefits

  • Discretionary bonus
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage with company paying 90% of costs
  • 20 vacation days and 5 sick days
  • Holidays aligned with NYSE closures (approximately 10-12 days)
  • 401K plan featuring safe harbor and profit-sharing components
Full Job Description
Software Full-Stack Engineer - React/JavaScript, Python, Azure - Hedge Fund

Hybrid - 4 days a week onsite in New York City, one day remote - expected to be in office 5 days a week until up to speed, therefore local to New York City candidates only please

Compensation - up to $160,000 in total with base and discretionary bonus, depending on skills and experience

Hedge Fund experience is required - We are a strong hedge fund, small and growing! You would join a team of three software engineers as we pivot to provide value in our new cloud and enterprise platform. The applications will support hedge fund operations and will also assist investment teams with data to help them make decisions.

Position Overview
We are seeking a skilled Software Engineer to join our team, specializing in full-stack development for hedge fund applications. The ideal candidate will have expertise in modern web technologies and cloud platforms, enabling them to design and implement robust software solutions that meet our business needs.

Key Responsibilities
  • Design, develop, and maintain scalable, secure web applications using React, JavaScript and Python.
  • Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines to ensure smooth deployment processes.
  • Architect and implement cloud-native applications on Microsoft Azure, leveraging PaaS, serverless and containerized services.
  • Optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability.
  • Develop RESTful APIs and integrate third-party services.
  • Implement best practices in software development, including test-driven development (TDD), automated testing and code reviews.
  • Utilize Azure services to deploy and manage cloud applications.
  • Work with SQL databases to design and optimize data storage solutions.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
  • Software development experience for a hedge-fund or bank from sell side is required.
  • 5+ years of software development experience, with a focus on full-stack web application development.
  • Strong proficiency in React, JavaScript, Python, and SQL.
  • Experience with Azure cloud services and deployment practices.
  • Familiarity with CI/CD methodologies and tools (GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, Jenkins, etc.).
  • Experience with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes.)
  • Knowledge of cloud security best practices and authentication.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex issues.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus
Medical, Dental and Vision (company pays 90% and employee 10%)
20 vacation days, 5 sick days
Holidays - closed when the NYSE is closed (about 10-12 days)
401K - safe harbor and profit-sharing components

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