Software Engineer

OpenFin is seeking a Software Engineer to join their Workspace team. The ideal candidate should have experience in full stack development and a passion for innovation. They will be responsible for designing and building APIs for complex financial applications, as well as collaborating with UX/design/QA teams. The candidate should have a strong command of JavaScript or TypeScript and experience with technologies such as ElectronJS or the OpenFin container. This is an opportunity to work in a collaborative and supportive environment with a team of exceptional engineers.

• Design and build APIs and related functionality for complex and mission-critical applications at financial institutions
• Solve complex front-end challenges on the desktop using backend server or full stack architectures
• Quickly learn and understand new technologies and products relevant to OpenFin and its customers
• Contribute impactful and insightful feedback in code reviews and design discussions
• Identify challenges to API adoption and propose solutions through code, API design, or documentation
• Recommend improvements to software designs and code to peers and customers
• Utilize knowledge of commonly used user interfaces to identify edge cases and usability concerns
• Create spikes or proof of concept code to address technical unknowns and promote them to production quality code
• Write reusable code following the DRY (Don't Repeat Yourself) concept
• Contribute to team growth and culture
• Design distributed systems
• Handle highly complex asynchronous programming
• Collaborate with UX/Design/QA teams
• Work with desktop or container technologies such as PWAs, ElectronJS, or the OpenFin container
• Thrive in an agile environment and think ahead of the sprint
• Experience working in enterprise production environments
• Troubleshooting skills
• Have 3+ years of experience building complex consumer-grade web applications and understanding of software design patterns
• Strong command of JavaScript or TypeScript and/or Electron
• Familiarity with other technologies and frameworks such as .NET, Java, Python, Go, React, NextJS, Mocha, C++, etc.
• Ability to understand business requirements and translate them into technical requirements
• Foster a collaborative and supportive environment within engineering, product, and customer solutions teams
• Communicate effectively with clients when needed
• Adaptability and flexibility to meet the needs of various stakeholders and shift tasks as necessary
• Excellent analytical thinking, oral and written communication skills with the ability to influence peers.

• 3+ years of experience building complex consumer grade web applications and a good understanding of software design patterns
• Strong command on using JavaScript or TypeScript and/or Electron required
• Experience with a wide range of other technologies and frameworks such as .NET, Java, Python, Go, React, NextJS, Mocha, C++, etc. is preferred
• Grasp of how to understand business requirements and the way they translate to technical requirements
• Ability to foster a collaborative and supportive environment working within engineering, product, and customer solutions teams and be comfortable communicating with clients on occasion
• Adaptable and nimble to meet the needs of various stakeholders and shift tasks as necessary
• Excellent analytical thinking, oral and written communication skills with the ability to influence peers

• 20 days of paid time off, in addition to 12 paid holidays each calendar year
• 40 hours of sick time each calendar year
• Competitive medical/dental & vision plans, offering up to 90% coverage
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Parental Leave
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• 401k Account
• Stock Options
• Free membership to One Medical, providing same-day or next-day medical appointments
• One year membership to Talkspace, providing mental health therapy 24/7
• Commuter benefits for NYC employees, contributing pre-taxed dollars towards commuting expenses
• One year membership to Citibike for NYC employees, allowing unlimited 45-minute bike rides for a full year
• Employee Resource Groups for support and connection
• Friendly, diverse, understanding, and supportive culture
• Regular offsite events, happy hours, and virtual social hours
• Opportunity to learn and innovate
• Recognition and awards for company achievements
• Conducive and enjoyable learning experience
• Competitive salary range of $140,000-180,000 (base salary)