Alpaca
Senior Software Engineer - Trading API
Job Summary
The role involves designing, implementing, and maintaining scalable software solutions, particularly in the trading ecosystem, to support millions of users. Candidates should have at least 5 years of experience and proficiency with modern programming languages like React or GoLang, with knowledge of system design and cloud platforms. The position offers opportunities to work on high-impact features, mentor junior developers, and contribute to the company's technical strategy. The company emphasizes collaboration, innovation, and providing competitive benefits to its employees.
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Job Description
Your Role:
As a Senior Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining the systems and services that form the foundation of Alpaca and empower millions of users who are trading billions of dollars worth of assets.
The Trading API Team is responsible for developing and maintaining all interactive products within our ecosystem, encompassing operational software and user-facing applications. The team's objective is to deliver seamless, high-quality experiences that meet the needs of diverse stakeholders, from internal users to end customers. The Trading API Team plays a critical role in driving our business forward by ensuring the smooth operation and continuous improvement of these products.
For this role, we seek an experienced senior software engineer dedicated to delivering seamless and high-quality software solutions. The ideal candidate has a proven track record of designing and building scalable applications and is comfortable challenging conventions and advocating for innovative solutions. In this position, you will have the autonomy to architect and implement solutions that meet our strategic objectives, while also actively contributing to the goal-setting process alongside a collaborative, cross-functional team.
Things You Get To Do:
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You will play a pivotal role in architecting and developing web applications that push the boundaries of technology
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You will work closely with cross-functional teams to create elegant and scalable software solutions that meet our clients’ needs
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Own the delivery of high-visibility features/projects, from design to deployment
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A unique opportunity to mentor junior developers and contribute to the overall technical strategy of our company
Who You Are (Must-Haves):
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Minimum 5+ years of experience of software development
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Experience with at least one modern programming language like React, GoLang, Python, etc. Preferably in Go and React
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System design skills with object-oriented data modeling, service-oriented architectures, system abstraction
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have previous software engineering experience with trading or exchange systems (OMS, EMS, exchanges, market making, algorithmic trading, quant trading) is a plus
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Hands-on knowledge with Bash, Linux & Docker. Kubernetes experience is a plus
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Experience with major cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure)
How We Take Care of You:
- Competitive Salary & Stock Options
- Health Benefits
- New Hire Home-Office Setup: One-time USD $500
- Monthly Stipend: USD $150 per month via a Brex Card
Alpaca is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce.
Alpaca
Alpaca's easy to use APIs allow developers and businesses to trade algorithms, build apps and embed investing into their services.
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