6 months ago
Responsibilities
- Architect and develop software solutions across the full stack.
- Build frontend trading dashboards and backend systems for Trading API customers and product features.
- Design and implement components supporting performant frontend experiences and financial systems such as payments, trading, market data, and accounts.
- Contribute to API design and product feature development.
- Own delivery of high-visibility features and projects from design through deployment.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, users, and internal stakeholders.
- Mentor peers and influence the company’s technical strategy.
Requirements
- At least 5 years of full-stack development experience with Golang and TypeScript/React.
- Proficiency in TypeScript, React, HTML, CSS frameworks such as TailwindCSS, and 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 API best practices.
- Ability to translate stakeholder requirements into complete features and create intuitive, performant user interfaces.
- Strong communication, collaboration, attention to detail, and appreciation for design aesthetics.
- Preferred: algorithmic trading experience, financial markets knowledge, and experience with GCP, Docker, Kubernetes, startups, or remote work.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and stock options
- Health benefits
- One-time USD $500 new-hire home-office setup
- USD $150 monthly stipend via a Brex Card
- Globally distributed remote team
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About Alpaca
Alpaca builds brokerage infrastructure APIs and operates a self-clearing broker-dealer, enabling fintechs, institutions, and developers to embed trading in stocks, ETFs, options, crypto, and fixed income. Its platform includes account opening, clearing, custody, and compliance tooling, with revenue from brokerage and platform fees. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, Alpaca serves clients in 40+ countries through its subsidiaries.