2 months ago
Base Salary
$203k - $275k/yr
Responsibilities
- Design, build, and scale backend services using Java, Spring Boot, and Postgres.
- Implement highly distributed and resilient architectures in AWS and Kubernetes environments.
- Create shared infrastructure services and developer tooling used across product teams.
- Mentor teams on secure coding practices and help ensure performant, resilient code.
- Use automated testing practices to maintain high-quality software.
- Collaborate with engineering leadership, product managers, and cross-functional teams while independently owning project design and implementation.
Requirements
- At least 7 years of experience building scalable backend services at a B2B financial services, fintech, or SaaS organization.
- Proficiency with Java, Spring Boot, and REST APIs.
- Expertise in microservices architecture and distributed systems.
- Strong SQL knowledge, including Postgres and MySQL.
- Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, and Helm.
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as Computer Science or Software Engineering is preferred, while relevant experience and understanding are also valued.
- Preferred experience includes AWS cloud infrastructure, AI best practices with Claude, GitLab pipelines, Debezium, Temporal, OpenTelemetry, brokerage platforms, and financial services.
Benefits
- Hybrid work with three in-office days per week at the Culver City or San Francisco FiDi location.
- Competitive pay and equity for eligible positions.
- Premium HMO and PPO healthcare, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) savings plan with a 4% match and immediate vesting.
- Sixteen weeks of paid parental leave after one year of employment.
- Professional growth opportunities, an employee mobility program, and an annual learning and development budget.
- Company perks program with discounts on pet insurance, fitness, cell phone plans, travel, and other services.
- Financial guidance program covering debt, spending, saving, planning, and home-purchasing preparation.
- One month of work-from-anywhere availability, with some country exclusions.
Tech Stack
About Altruist
Altruist builds a custodian and wealth management platform for independent registered investment advisors, combining account opening, trading, portfolio management, billing, and reporting in one system. The company generates revenue as a brokerage custodian and through advisor software and services. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Culver City, California, it is privately held and serves RIAs across the United States.