Senior Software Engineer

Company: Ridgeline
Location: Reno
Posted on: June 24, 2022

Job Description:

As a Ridgeline Senior Software Engineer, you'll have the unique opportunity to build high-quality, creative business applications in a fast-moving, progressive work environment. You'll think outside the box and add your own genius, passion, and interests to the software development lifecycle. This role is based in Incline Village or Reno.

At this time, Ridgeline does not sponsor work visas.

What you will do

* Contribute business insight, design skills, and technical expertise to a team where design, strategy, and engineering collaborate closely
* Be involved in the entire software development process, from requirements and design reviews through the implementation of a new product
* Impact a developing tech stack based on modern front-end frameworks and cost-efficient utilization of AWS back-end services
* Participate in the creation and construction of developer-based automation that leads to scalable, high-quality applications customers will depend on to run their businesses
* Coach, mentor, and inspire teams of product engineers that are responsible for delivering high performing, secure enterprise applications
* Think creatively, own problems, seek solutions, and communicate clearly along the way
* Contribute to a collaborative environment deeply rooted in learning, teaching, and transparency

Required Skills and Experience

* 6+ years in a software engineering position or similar function, with a history of architecting and designing new products and technologies
* A degree in Computer Science, Information Science, or a related discipline
* Strong knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and architectural patterns
* Expertise in one or more of the following languages: Golang, Python, Java
* Working knowledge or expertise in JavaScript, HTML, CSS
* Willingness to learn about new technologies while simultaneously developing expertise in a business domain/problem space
* Understand the value of automated tests at all levels
* Ability to focus on short-term deliverables while maintaining a big-picture perspective
* An aptitude for problem-solving
* Ability to communicate with colleagues at all levels
* Serious interest in having fun at work

Nice-to-Haves

* Experience building responsive Web interfaces using frameworks such as React and Redux
* Understanding of building back-end infrastructure using AWS offerings such as Aurora, Lambda, and S3
* Experience with agile development methodologies
* Background in design, economics, or business

About Ridgeline

Ridgeline was founded by Dave Duffield (co-founder and former CEO of both PeopleSoft and Workday) in late 2017 to develop enterprise software for the investment management industry. We are building an end-to-end cloud platform on a modern infrastructure using AWS, serverless technologies, and working with modern frameworks

Headquartered in the Lake Tahoe Basin with an office in the heart of Manhattan, Ridgeline employees enjoy the best of both worlds: the tranquility of Lake Tahoe and the energy of the country's financial epicenter.

Our unconditional commitment to our customers and each other creates an environment of respect, trust, and collaboration; we lift each other up in the pursuit of shared goals. If this people-first perspective is important to you, perhaps you're one of us.

Ridgeline is proud to be a community-minded, discrimination-free equal opportunity workplace.

Ridgeline processes the information you submit in connection with your application in accordance with the Ridgeline Applicant Privacy Statement. Please review the Ridgeline Applicant Privacy Statement in full to understand our privacy practices and contact us with any questions.

COVID-19 Policy

Ridgeline requires all new hires to verify that they are fully-vaccinated against COVID-19, consistent with applicable law. Candidates who are not vaccinated due to a sincerely held religious belief, medical reasons, or other legally-protected reason should contact Ridgeline to explore what, if any, reasonable accommodations or exemptions Ridgeline is able to offer.

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