Job Opportunities API

Are you an engineer who loves building complex, game-changing solutions from scratch? Do you thrive on thinking outside the box and bringing fresh ideas to life in a fast-paced, creative environment? Are you excited to help shape the future of trading by developing high-impact applications on a modern tech stack? If so, we invite you to be a part of our innovative team. As a Ridgeline Staff Software Engineer on our Trading team, you’ll have the unique opportunity to build high-quality, complex, industry defining applications for our Electronic Trading solution. Our team of engineers are building from scratch in cutting edge technologies in a fast-moving, creative, progressive work environment. You’ll think outside the box and add your own genius, passion, and interests to the software development lifecycle. As part of the Ridgeline Trading team building a brand new solution on cutting edge technology to market, you will help shape our culture, make a big impact on a small team, and learn what it takes to build a successful company. Our team aims to leave a legacy in an industry primed for change. You must be work authorized in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship. The impact you will have: Contribute design skills and technical expertise to a team where design, strategy, and engineering collaborate closely Be involved in the entire software development process, from requirements and design reviews through the implementation of new products Impact a developing tech stack based on modern front-end frameworks and cost-efficient utilization of AWS back-end services 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 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 What we look for: A degree in Computer Science, Information Science, or a related discipline 8+ years in a software engineering position with a history of architecting and designing new products and technologies 6+ years building web front-ends using technologies like React, Jest, JavaScript and TypeScript Understand the value of automated testing at all levels Experience building cloud native applications on AWS/Azure/Google Cloud Working knowledge of Java/Kotlin, with an interest in participating in back-end / full-stack development Comfort leveraging AI platforms and agentic workflows to scale delivery and improve code quality Willingness to learn about new technologies while simultaneously developing expertise in a business domain/problem space Ability to focus on short-term deliverables while maintaining a big-picture long term perspective An aptitude for problem solving Ability to communicate effectively Serious interest in having fun at work Bonus: Backend experience using RESTful/GraphQL APIs Experience with Docker and containerization Understanding of AWS services (ECS/Fargate, Kafka/MSK) and infrastructure (IaC/Terraform) Used to working within an Agile development construct Experience with electronic trading, investment management or asset management  Background in design, economics, or finance About Ridgeline Ridgeline is the first front-to-back system of record for investment managers. Founded by visionary entrepreneur Dave Duffield (co-founder of both PeopleSoft and Workday), the company was created to modernize an industry held back by outdated, disconnected technology. Powered by a single, real-time data set and embedded AI, Ridgeline helps firms automate complexity, accelerate collaboration, and deliver tailored client experiences at scale, without added he