Senior Full-Stack Engineer - Trading API (Client-Facing Application)

Stack

Responsibilities

• ▹Play a pivotal role in architecting and developing software solutions across the full stack
• ▹Work closely with cross-functional teams and dive into the backend systems that power financial markets
• ▹Contribute to API design and product features
• ▹Own the delivery of high-visibility features and projects, from design to deployment
• ▹Mentor peers and influence the company's technical strategy

Requirements

• ▹5+ years of full-stack development experience with Golang and TypeScript/React
• ▹Proficiency in TypeScript and React
• ▹Proficiency in HTML and CSS frameworks such as TailwindCSS
• ▹Proficiency in at least one modern systems programming language such as Golang or C#
• ▹Experience with SQL and relational databases, preferably PostgreSQL
• ▹Experience with REST APIs and best practices
• ▹Ability to collect stakeholder requirements and turn them into fully realized features
• ▹Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• ▹Passion for intuitive and performant user interfaces
• ▹Attention to detail and appreciation for design aesthetics

Nice to have

• ▹Algo trading experience (professional or personal)
• ▹Experience with major cloud platforms (GCP is primarily used)
• ▹Understanding of financial markets
• ▹Experience with Docker and Kubernetes
• ▹Experience working at a startup
• ▹Experience working remotely

Soft skills

What we offer

• ▹Competitive salary and stock options
• ▹Health benefits
• ▹One-time USD 500 home-office setup
• ▹Monthly stipend of USD 150 via a Brex card

About the company

Alpaca is a US-headquartered self-clearing broker-dealer and brokerage infrastructure. Its institutional-grade APIs serve hundreds of financial institutions across 40 countries, with over 9 million brokerage accounts.