Senior Software Engineer

Summit, New Jersey

Software Engineering

Permanent

Our client, an exciting startup in the financial services industry, are hiring a Senior Software Engineer to join the team in the New York/New Jersey area. The successful candidate will own the software development lifecycle from day one, designing and building systems that support complex private-market operations.

Responsibilities

Design, develop and support production-grade systems using TypeScript, Node.js, React and Python.
Own critical components end to end, while maintaining a holistic understanding of the broader system architecture.
Navigate ambiguous problem spaces and help define solutions where requirements are evolving or incomplete.
Partner closely with product, operations and client-facing teams to deliver pragmatic, high-impact solutions.
Clearly articulate technical trade-offs, priorities and delivery timelines to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Establish and promote best practices for planning, execution and long-term system maintainability.
Drive a collaborative, empathetic culture focused on ownership, accountability and continuous improvement.

Skillset

At least 6 years of hands-on software engineering experience in production environments.
Strong full-stack expertise across TypeScript, Node.js, React and Python.
Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in ambiguous, fast-evolving problem spaces.
A track record of overcoming challenges, learning from them, and reflecting on how to collaborate more effectively.
Clear, proactive communicator who values planning, prioritization and cross-functional collaboration.
Comfortable building from ground zero, with a thoughtful approach to onboarding and early impact.