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Ridgeline · 1 week ago

Staff Software Engineer, Trading

Ridgeline is an innovative company focused on revolutionizing the financial industry. As a Senior Software Engineer on the Trading - Valuation and Analytics Team, you will build complex applications for their Trade Order Management solution, leveraging cutting-edge technologies and AI tools.

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Responsibilities

Apply trading domain knowledge, financial quantitative expertise, and technical skills to create solutions where design, strategy, and engineering closely intersect
Be involved in the entire software development process, from requirements and design reviews as we undergo asset class expansion throughout the whole platform
Shape and optimize a tech stack leveraging AWS back-end services to power robust, scalable applications
Participate in the creation and construction of developer-based automation that leads to scalable, high-quality applications customers will depend on to run their businesses
Advocate design and development best practices in pragmatic manner
Coach, mentor, and inspire teams of product engineers that are responsible for delivering high performing, secure enterprise applications
Think creatively, own problems, seek solutions, and communicate clearly along the way
Contribute to a collaborative environment rooted in learning, teaching, and transparency

Qualification

JavaKotlinAWSDesign PatternsOOAD/SOLID principlesAutomated unit testsFinancial quantitative expertiseMathematics backgroundBuy-side order management systemsProblem-solving skillsEffective communicationPositive attitudeTeam collaboration

Required

5+ years in a software engineering with a history of architecting and designing new products and technologies
Expert level knowledge in Java or Kotlin (preferred) or equivalent
Bachelor degree in Computer Science or equivalent discipline
Demonstrated experience of applying Design Patterns, OOAD/SOLID principles and writing automated unit tests
Strong motivation to explore and adopt new technologies while independently navigating complex codebases
Finds joy and satisfaction in working with motivated/supportive engineers to build impactful solutions
Strong problem-solving skills and an aptitude for tackling technical challenges
Ability to communicate effectively
A positive attitude with a serious interest in having fun at work

Preferred

Experience engineering in buy-side order management systems
Working knowledge of complex financial instruments and their valuations
Background in mathematics

Benefits

Unlimited vacation
Educational and wellness reimbursements
$0 cost employee insurance plans

Company

Ridgeline

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Ridgeline is a computer software company that specializes in software development to deliver for the investment management industry.

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage

Leadership Team

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Dave Blair
Chief Executive Officer
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Lisa Faucher
SVP, Enterprise Operations
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