As a Senior Software Engineer, you will develop and maintain a web platform, collaborate with teams, and optimize applications while exploring new technologies.
WealthBlock is a cutting-edge financial technology startup revolutionizing private investing. Founded in 2018, our dynamic team is a blend of expertise and enthusiasm, dedicated to running lean, automating processes, and working with passion across every product and service we deliver. Over the past few years, we’ve established ourselves as the premier all-in-one platform for private capital raising. Now, we're on the lookout for a visionary Senior Software Engineer to join us in our next exciting phase of growth.
What You’ll Do:
- Innovate and Architect: Spearhead the development and maintenance of our cutting-edge web platform on a scalable cloud infrastructure.
- Collaborate and Create: Work hand-in-hand with cross-functional teams to design and implement groundbreaking technology solutions for our clients and internal processes.
- Enhance and Optimize: Guarantee the superior performance and quality of our front-end applications and backend processes.
- Explore and Experiment: Dive into new technologies, lead innovation, and continuously evolve our platform.
Your Required Skills:
- Proven Expertise: 7+ years in web application development, including experience with JavaScript frameworks (e.g. Angular, React, or Vue.js), TypeScript and NodeJS.
- Technical Mastery: Exceptional knowledge of object-oriented and modular programming.
- AI Coding Assistants: Experience utilizing AI coding assistant tools such as Copilot, Cursor, or Codex
- API Guru: Extensive experience in developing and securing REST-based API services.
- Database Skills: Familiarity with NoSQL databases, like MongoDB.
- Agile Pro: Adept in Agile project management and development methodologies.
- AWS Knowledge: Experience with Amazon Web Services is a significant plus.
What We Offer:
- Unlimited PTO: Take a minimum of 15 days off, we insist, plus enjoy paid holidays.
- Health First: 99% covered health/dental benefits for you, with added support for your family.
- Future Focused: While we're enhancing our 401K match, enjoy our other perks.
- Be an Owner: Equity stock options as part of your compensation package.
Reward for Excellence: Expect annual performance bonuses that recognize your contributions.
Join WealthBlock and be a part of our journey to redefine the landscape of private investing. If you're ready to bring your A-game, innovate relentlessly, and join a team that values bold ideas and passionate execution, we can't wait to hear from you.
Top Skills
AWS
Javascript Frameworks
Node.js
Nosql Databases
Typescript
WealthBlock Chicago, Illinois, USA Office
200 W Superior St, Chicago, IL, United States, 60654
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