Senior Full-Stack Engineer - Trading API (Client-Facing Application)
Core
Designing, implementing, and maintaining scalable full-stack systems and services for Alpaca's Trading API, empowering millions of users to trade billions of dollars in assets.
Role type
Senior Full-Stack Engineer (Trading API)
Builds
Frontend trading dashboards and backend systems for Trading API product features (elite, high-yield cash, paper accounts)
Domain
Financial services / Brokerage infrastructure / Trading systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
Golang, TypeScript, React, HTML/CSS (TailwindCSS), SQL (PostgreSQL), REST API design, systems programming, full-stack architecture
Preferred skills
Algo trading, GCP, financial markets, Docker, Kubernetes, startup experience
Technologies
Golang, TypeScript, React, TailwindCSS, PostgreSQL, GCP, Docker, Kubernetes
Responsibilities
Architect and develop full-stack software solutions; dive deep into backend systems powering financial markets; contribute to API design and product features; own delivery of high-visibility features from design to deployment; mentor peers and influence technical strategy
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship