Staff Engineer

Company:  IRALOGIX, Inc.                                                                

Position:   Staff Engineer

Location:   Partially remote, with candidates ideally located in the Pittsburgh region           

Job Type:  Full-Time/Exempt

Industry:    Retirement Services/FinTech Software                                        

Travel:       0%-5%

IRALOGIX is a high-growth, institutional technology platform focused on providing uniquely capable solutions to IRA providers, 401(k) recordkeepers, retirement-focused Advisors, Mutual Fund investment providers, and banks interested in growing their IRA capabilities, revenue, and market share. Through proprietary, ground-up technology, we are changing the landscape and are empowering client companies to provide broader access to the best retirement services possible while significantly lowering administration costs and increasing efficiency, profitability, and competitiveness, far beyond industry expectations.

Position Overview:

We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced STAFF ENGINEER, reporting to the Director of Software Engineering with a minimum of 6 years of hands-on experience in software development. The ideal candidate will play a key role in designing, building, and maintaining full stack applications and APIs using public cloud technologies and modern messaging tools such as MQ/PubSub. The successful candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions.

Location: 

This is a remote position, but candidates must reside within a 2-hour drive from Pittsburgh, PA. Occasional travel to the Pittsburgh office will be required. 

Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and development of scalable and robust fullstack applications and APIs.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Utilize public cloud technologies (such as AWS, Azure, or GCP) to architect and deploy applications.
• Implement modern messaging tools like MQ/PubSub to facilitate efficient communication between microservices and components.
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code following best practices and coding standards.
• Conduct code reviews, identify areas for improvement, and provide mentorship to junior engineers.
• Troubleshoot and debug complex issues across the stack, ensuring high reliability and performance.
• Stay updated on emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices to drive innovation and continuous improvement.
• Foster a collaborative and inclusive culture by sharing knowledge and expertise with team members.
   
   

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of professional experience in software development, with a focus on full stack development.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as JavaScript/TypeScript, Python, or Java.
• Experience building and deploying applications using public cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Strong understanding of modern messaging tools like MQ/PubSub and experience integrating them into applications.
• Solid understanding of software architecture principles, design patterns, and best practices.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex issues across the stack.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities and a track record of delivering high-quality software products on time and within budget.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• Experience with serverless computing technologies (AWS Lambda, Azure Functions).
• Knowledge of modern front-end frameworks/libraries such as React, Angular, or Vue.js.
• Certification in cloud technologies (AWS Certified Developer, Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate, Google Cloud Certified - Professional Cloud Developer).
• Must be a US Citizen, Permanent Resident, or eligible to work in the US permanently. 

IRALOGIX is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a team that embraces diversity, represents a variety of backgrounds, and upholds inclusiveness.  M/F/V/D