2 months ago
Base Salary
$170k - $215k/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 tooling used across Altruist’s product teams.
- Mentor and guide teams on secure coding practices and resilient, performant code.
- Use automated testing practices to maintain high-quality code.
- Collaborate with engineering leadership, product managers, and cross-functional teams.
- Work independently while contributing to a collaborative Platform team.
Requirements
- At least 3 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.
- Understanding of performant and reliable systems.
- Ability to quickly learn modern technology stacks such as Kubernetes, Kafka, Temporal, and Snowflake.
- Preferred experience with AI best practices, particularly Claude.
- Preferred experience with cloud infrastructure, especially AWS.
- Experience with continuous integration and continuous delivery pipelines, with GitLab as a plus.
- Familiarity with Debezium, Temporal, and OpenTelemetry.
- Knowledge of brokerage platforms and the financial services industry.
- A relevant B.A. or B.S. degree is preferred, but equivalent experience and understanding are valued.
Benefits
- Hybrid work arrangement with three in-office days per week at the Culver City or San Francisco FiDi location.
- $170,000–$215,000 annual salary range for Los Angeles, California.
- Competitive pay and equity for eligible positions.
- Healthcare, dental, and vision insurance plans.
- 401(k) savings plan with a 4% match and immediate vesting.
- 16 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 discounts on pet insurance, fitness, cell phone plans, travel, and other services.
- Financial guidance program.
- One month of work-from-anywhere eligibility, with some country exceptions.
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.