Senior Full Stack Engineer

Who We Are:Alpaca is a fast-growing series B fintech company that’s raised over $120 million in funding.Alpaca is an API-first stock and crypto platform that enables developers and businesses across the world to build trading algorithms, applications, and brokerage services.Our globally distributed team consists of developers, traders, and brokerage specialists, and is backed by a group of prominent investors and highly experienced industry angel investors, including Portage Ventures, Spark Capital, Tribe Capital, Social Leverage, Horizons Ventures, Unbound, SBI Group, Eldridge, Positive Sum, Elefund, and Y Combinator.And, of course, we are very enthusiastic about open source contributions as well as community building.The Alpaca Team:We have 150+ globally distributed (remote) team members who love to work from their favorite places in the world. We have team members based in the USA, Canada, Hungary, Japan, Brazil, Spain, Philippines, Nigeria, UK, and more! We love candidates who have a passion for making a global difference in financial services and technology, by impacting local communities and becoming a part of our hyper-growth company.Your Role:As a Senior Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining the systems and services that form the foundation of Alpaca and empower millions of users who are trading billions of dollars worth of assets.The Frontend Team is responsible for developing and maintaining all interactive products within our ecosystem, encompassing both operational software and user-facing applications. The team's objective is to deliver seamless, high-quality experiences that meet the needs of diverse stakeholders, from internal users to end customers. By ensuring the smooth operation and continuous improvement of these products, the Frontend Team plays a critical role in driving our business forward.For this role, we are seeking an experienced full-stack engineer who is dedicated to delivering seamless and high-quality software solutions. The ideal candidate has a proven track record of designing and building scalable applications and is comfortable challenging conventions and advocating for innovative solutions. In this position, you will have the autonomy to architect and implement solutions that meet our strategic objectives, while also actively contributing to the goal-setting process alongside a collaborative, cross-functional team.Things You Get To Do:• You will play a pivotal role in architecting and developing web applications that push the boundaries of technology• You will work closely with cross-functional teams to create elegant and scalable software solutions that meet our clients’ needs• Own the delivery of high-visibility features/projects, from design to deployment• An unique opportunity to mentor junior developers, and contribute to the overall technical strategy of our companyWho You Are (Must-Haves):• Minimum 5+ years of experience of full-stack development• Experience with at least one modern programming language like React, GoLang, Python, etc. Preferably in Go and React• SQL or relational database skills• Experience with NextJS is a plus• Hands-on knowledge with Bash, Linux & Docker. Kubernetes experience is a plus• Experience with major cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure)• Passionate about designing intuitive and visually appealing user interfaces that enhance user satisfaction• Good understanding of the financial marketHow We Take Care of You:• Competitive Salary & Stock Options• Benefits: Health benefits start on day 1. In the US this includes Medical, Dental, Vision. In Canada, this includes supplemental health care. Internationally, this includes a stipend value to offset medical costs.• New Hire Home-Office Setup: One-time USD $500• Monthly Stipend: USD $150 per month via a Brex Card• Work with awesome hard working people, super smart and cool clients and innovative partners from around the worldAlpaca is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce.Recruitment Privacy Policy