
About Ridgeline
The cloud platform transforming investment management
Key Highlights
- Founded by Dave Duffield, co-founder of PeopleSoft and Workday
- Recognized as a 'Best Workplace for Innovators' by Fast Company
- Top 100 Software Company by The Software Report for three consecutive years
- Headquartered in Reno with offices in New York and the Bay Area
Ridgeline is a cloud platform specifically designed for investment management, founded by Dave Duffield, co-founder of PeopleSoft and Workday. The company focuses on addressing operational challenges in the financial sector with a modern, secure, and user-friendly platform. Headquartered in Reno, Ri...
π Benefits
Ridgeline offers competitive salaries, equity options, generous PTO policies, and a flexible remote work environment to support work-life balance. Emp...
π Culture
Ridgeline fosters a culture of open communication and mutual respect, emphasizing teamwork and shared goals. The company values its employees as famil...
Skills & Technologies
Overview
Ridgeline is hiring a Senior Software Engineer for their Custodian Data team to build scalable cloud-native applications. You'll work with AWS and Java to develop APIs and data pipelines. This position requires strong technical problem-solving skills and experience in software development.
Job Description
Who you are
You have 5+ years of software engineering experience, particularly in building scalable applications and solving complex technical problems. Your expertise includes working with cloud-native technologies, and you are familiar with the full software development lifecycleβfrom requirements gathering to deployment. You enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams, including design and product, to deliver high-quality software solutions.
You have a strong background in Java and are comfortable developing APIs and data pipelines. Your experience with AWS services enables you to build and maintain robust applications that support mission-critical workflows. You are detail-oriented and committed to delivering high-quality systems that meet industry standards.
You thrive in a collaborative environment and are excited about the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies, including AI tools like GitHub Copilot and ChatGPT. You are passionate about finance and investing, and you understand the importance of modeling industry-critical data to ensure its availability and reliability.
Desirable
Experience with distributed systems and data engineering is a plus. Familiarity with financial services or investment platforms will help you understand the context of the projects you'll be working on. You are eager to learn and adapt to new technologies and methodologies as they emerge in the industry.
What you'll do
As a Senior Software Engineer on the Custodian Data team, you will contribute your technical skills and domain knowledge to build a fast, scalable custodian data engine. You will participate in the entire software development lifecycle, from design reviews to building, testing, and deploying code. Your role will involve designing and developing APIs, events, and distributed services with a focus on scalability and reliability.
You will work closely with your engineering partners to evolve the architecture of the systems you build, ensuring they meet the needs of our customers. You will also be responsible for developing data pipelines that ingest and process critical data efficiently. Your contributions will directly impact the quality and performance of our applications, making them essential for our users.
You will have the opportunity to mentor junior engineers and share your knowledge with the team, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement. Your work will help shape the future of our custodian data solutions, and you will play a key role in driving innovation within the team.
What we offer
Ridgeline offers a collaborative and inclusive work environment where you can thrive as a software engineer. We value diversity and encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement. Our team is committed to building high-quality software that makes a difference in the finance and investing sectors. We provide opportunities for professional growth and development, ensuring that you can advance your career while contributing to meaningful projects.
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