Ridge Line Services
Staff Front End Engineer - Platform Connectivity & Orchestration
Ridge Line Services, Reno, Nevada, United States, 89550
Are you an accomplished frontend engineer with a passion for building innovative, cloud-native solutions using modern technologies like React and TypeScript? Do you thrive on solving challenging problems that push the boundaries of modern web development and enjoy owning the entire development lifecycle from design to implementation? Are you excited to mentor and collaborate with a talented team while shaping the future of FinTech? If so, we invite you to be a part of our innovative team.
As a Staff Front End Engineer at Ridgeline, you'll have the unique opportunity to build high-quality, complex, FinTech industry-defining cloud applications for Ridgeline's Platform team. Platform at Ridgeline plays a pivotal role in building services and tooling that stretch across our product suite. You'll think outside the box and add your own genius, passion, and interests to the software development lifecycle.
As part of the Ridgeline Platform team, you will be building innovative solutions using the latest technology, helping shape our culture, making a big impact on a small team, and contributing to the success of a company. Our team is committed to creating a lasting impact on the investment management industry, leveraging AI and leading development practices to bring transformative change.
What will you do?
Contribute your extensive technical expertise and design skills to a team where UX, Strategy, and Engineering collaborate closelyBe involved in the entire software development process, from requirements and design reviews through the implementation of new features for our Platform productsImpact a developing cloud-native tech stack based on AWSParticipate in the creation and construction of developer-based automation that leads to scalable, high-quality applications customers will depend on to run their businessesCoach, mentor, and inspire teams of product engineers who are responsible for delivering high-performing, defect-free, and secure enterprise applicationsThink creatively, own problems, seek solutions, and communicate clearly along the wayContribute to a collaborative environment deeply rooted in learning, teaching, and transparencyDesired Skills and Experience
A degree in Computer Science, Information Science, or a related discipline4+ years building web front-ends using technologies like React, Jest, JavaScript, and TypeScript8+ total years experience building enterprise web applicationsBuilt cloud-native applications on AWS/Azure/Google CloudUnderstand the value of automated testing at all levelsWillingness to learn about new technologies while simultaneously developing expertise in a business domain/problem spaceAbility to focus on short-term deliverables while maintaining a big-picture, long-term perspectiveAn aptitude for complex problem-solvingAbility to communicate with colleagues at all levels and cross-functionallySerious interest in having fun at workBonus
Backend experience using Kotlin, RESTful/GraphQL APIsExperience with GitHub Copilot or ChatGPTExperience with Docker and containerizationUnderstanding of AWS services (ECS/Fargate, Kafka/MSK) and infrastructure (IaC/Terraform)Used to working within an Agile development constructExperience with investment or asset management OR customer relationship management (CRM) applicationsBackground in design, economics, or finance
About Ridgeline
Ridgeline is the industry cloud platform for investment management. It was founded in 2017 by visionary tech entrepreneur Dave Duffield (co-founder of both PeopleSoft and Workday) to apply his successful formula of solving operational business challenges with bold innovation and human connectivity to the unique needs of the investment management industry.
Ridgeline started with a clean sheet of paper and a deep bench of experts bound by a set of core values and motivated to revolutionize an industry underserved by its current tech offerings. We are building a new, modern platform in the public cloud that is purpose-built for the investment management industry, and we are prioritizing security, agility, and usability to empower businesses like never before.
With a growing campus in Reno and offices in New York, Lake Tahoe, and the Bay Area, Ridgeline is proud to have built a fast-growing, people-first company that has been recognized by Fast Company as a "Best Workplace for Innovators" by The Software Report as a "Top 100 Software Company," and by Forbes as one of "America's Best Startup Employers."
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 Statement in full to understand our privacy practices and contact us with any questions.
Compensation and Benefits
[For New York and California Based Only]
The typical starting salary range for new hires in this role is listed below. In select locations (including, the San Francisco Bay Area, CA, and the New York City Metro Area), an alternate range may apply as specified below.
The typical starting salary range for this role is: $165,000 - $200,000
The typical starting salary range for this role in the select locations listed above is: $175,000 - $212,500
Final compensation amounts are determined by multiple factors, including candidate experience and expertise, and may vary from the amount listed above.
As an employee at Ridgeline, you'll have many opportunities for career advancement and can make a true impact on the product.
In addition to the base salary, 100% of Ridgeline employees can participate in our Company Stock Plan subject to the applicable Stock Option Agreement. We also offer rich benefits that reflect the kind of organization we want to be: one in which our employees feel valued and are inspired to bring their best selves to work. These include unlimited vacation, educational and wellness reimbursements, and $0 cost employee insurance plans. Please check out our Careers page for a more comprehensive overview of our perks and benefits.
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As a Staff Front End Engineer at Ridgeline, you'll have the unique opportunity to build high-quality, complex, FinTech industry-defining cloud applications for Ridgeline's Platform team. Platform at Ridgeline plays a pivotal role in building services and tooling that stretch across our product suite. You'll think outside the box and add your own genius, passion, and interests to the software development lifecycle.
As part of the Ridgeline Platform team, you will be building innovative solutions using the latest technology, helping shape our culture, making a big impact on a small team, and contributing to the success of a company. Our team is committed to creating a lasting impact on the investment management industry, leveraging AI and leading development practices to bring transformative change.
What will you do?
Contribute your extensive technical expertise and design skills to a team where UX, Strategy, and Engineering collaborate closelyBe involved in the entire software development process, from requirements and design reviews through the implementation of new features for our Platform productsImpact a developing cloud-native tech stack based on AWSParticipate in the creation and construction of developer-based automation that leads to scalable, high-quality applications customers will depend on to run their businessesCoach, mentor, and inspire teams of product engineers who are responsible for delivering high-performing, defect-free, and secure enterprise applicationsThink creatively, own problems, seek solutions, and communicate clearly along the wayContribute to a collaborative environment deeply rooted in learning, teaching, and transparencyDesired Skills and Experience
A degree in Computer Science, Information Science, or a related discipline4+ years building web front-ends using technologies like React, Jest, JavaScript, and TypeScript8+ total years experience building enterprise web applicationsBuilt cloud-native applications on AWS/Azure/Google CloudUnderstand the value of automated testing at all levelsWillingness to learn about new technologies while simultaneously developing expertise in a business domain/problem spaceAbility to focus on short-term deliverables while maintaining a big-picture, long-term perspectiveAn aptitude for complex problem-solvingAbility to communicate with colleagues at all levels and cross-functionallySerious interest in having fun at workBonus
Backend experience using Kotlin, RESTful/GraphQL APIsExperience with GitHub Copilot or ChatGPTExperience with Docker and containerizationUnderstanding of AWS services (ECS/Fargate, Kafka/MSK) and infrastructure (IaC/Terraform)Used to working within an Agile development constructExperience with investment or asset management OR customer relationship management (CRM) applicationsBackground in design, economics, or finance
About Ridgeline
Ridgeline is the industry cloud platform for investment management. It was founded in 2017 by visionary tech entrepreneur Dave Duffield (co-founder of both PeopleSoft and Workday) to apply his successful formula of solving operational business challenges with bold innovation and human connectivity to the unique needs of the investment management industry.
Ridgeline started with a clean sheet of paper and a deep bench of experts bound by a set of core values and motivated to revolutionize an industry underserved by its current tech offerings. We are building a new, modern platform in the public cloud that is purpose-built for the investment management industry, and we are prioritizing security, agility, and usability to empower businesses like never before.
With a growing campus in Reno and offices in New York, Lake Tahoe, and the Bay Area, Ridgeline is proud to have built a fast-growing, people-first company that has been recognized by Fast Company as a "Best Workplace for Innovators" by The Software Report as a "Top 100 Software Company," and by Forbes as one of "America's Best Startup Employers."
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 Statement in full to understand our privacy practices and contact us with any questions.
Compensation and Benefits
[For New York and California Based Only]
The typical starting salary range for new hires in this role is listed below. In select locations (including, the San Francisco Bay Area, CA, and the New York City Metro Area), an alternate range may apply as specified below.
The typical starting salary range for this role is: $165,000 - $200,000
The typical starting salary range for this role in the select locations listed above is: $175,000 - $212,500
Final compensation amounts are determined by multiple factors, including candidate experience and expertise, and may vary from the amount listed above.
As an employee at Ridgeline, you'll have many opportunities for career advancement and can make a true impact on the product.
In addition to the base salary, 100% of Ridgeline employees can participate in our Company Stock Plan subject to the applicable Stock Option Agreement. We also offer rich benefits that reflect the kind of organization we want to be: one in which our employees feel valued and are inspired to bring their best selves to work. These include unlimited vacation, educational and wellness reimbursements, and $0 cost employee insurance plans. Please check out our Careers page for a more comprehensive overview of our perks and benefits.
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