Senior Full-Stack Engineer - Trading API (Client-Facing Application)

Who We Are:

Alpaca is a US California headquartered brokerage infrastructure technology company and self-clearing broker-dealer, delivering execution and custody solutions for Stocks, ETFs, Options, Cryptocurrencies, and more, and has raised over $170 million in funding. Amongst our subsidiaries, Alpaca is a licensed financial services company in multiple countries, and we serve hundreds of financial institutions globally such as broker-dealers, investment advisors, hedge funds, and crypto exchanges.

Alpaca’s globally distributed team members bring in diverse experiences such as engineers, traders, and brokerage professionals to achieve our Mission of opening financial services to everyone on the planet. We are also deeply committed to open-source contributions and fostering a vibrant community. We will continue to enhance and improve our award-winning developer-friendly API and the infrastructure behind it.

Our Team Members:

We’re a team of 200+ globally distributed members who love working from our favorite places worldwide. Our team spans the USA, Canada, Japan, Hungary, Nigeria, Brazil, the United Kingdom, and more!

We’re looking for candidates eager to join Alpaca’s growing organization, who are excited about our Mission of “Open financial services to everyone on the planet and share our Values of “Stay Curious,” “Have Empathy,” and “Be Accountable.”

Your Role:

As a Senior Full-Stack Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining systems and services that form the foundation of Alpaca and empower millions of users who trade billions of dollars worth of assets.

As part of the Trading API team, you will be responsible for the user experience and product development for Trading API customers, encompassing both the frontend trading dashboards and backend systems that power Trading API product features like elite, high-yield cash, paper accounts, and more. Working closely with our users and internal stakeholders, we specialize in delivering high-quality end-to-end solutions across the full suite of frontend and backend systems at Alpaca.

We’re looking for someone with a proven track record of designing and building scalable applications with an appreciation of the full-stack user experience. You’ll dive deep and specialize in a breadth of backend financial systems - payments, trading, market data, accounts, and more - to deliver innovative product features across the stack, while leading the design and implementation of the components that power elegant and performant frontend user experiences.

Things You Get To Do:

• Play a pivotal role in architecting and developing software solutions across the full stack that push the boundaries of technology
• Work closely with cross-functional teams and dive deep into the backend systems and infrastructure that power financial markets
• Opportunity to contribute to API design and product features within our ecosystem
• Own the delivery of high-visibility features/projects, from design to deployment

• Mentor peers and influence the technical strategy of our company

Who You Are (Must-Haves):

• 5+ years of experience in full-stack development with Golang & TypeScript/React.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to collect and translate stakeholder requirements into fully realized features.
• Proficient in TypeScript and React.
• Proficient in HTML and CSS frameworks such as TailwindCSS.
• Proficient in at least one modern systems programming language like Golang or C#.
• Passionate about creating intuitive and performance user interfaces.
• Experience with SQL and relational databases, preferably PostgreSQL.
• Experience with REST APIs and best practices.
• Attention to detail and an appreciation for design aesthetics.

Who You Might Be (Nice-to-Haves):

• Algo trading experience (either professional or personal).
• Experience with major cloud platforms (we primarily use GCP).
• Experience or understanding of financial markets.
• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience working at a startup.
• Experience working remotely.

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.

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