Software Engineer
New YorkOn-siteFull-time
AI Summary
Software Engineer at Octaura’s NYC office builds and maintains a proprietary electronic trading platform for syndicated loan and CLO markets, working with a fast, collaborative team in a 4-days-in-office setup.
About this role
It's time to transform markets
Existing workflows within syndicated loan and CLO markets are painful for clients: they are outdated, overcomplicated, and time-consuming. It’s time for a change.
Octaura is reimagining the way these markets trade, with efficiency, transparency and simplicity at the heart of what we do. We bring trading capabilities, data and analytics together for the first time on a digitized platform–fundamentally transforming the markets and streamlining workflows like never before.
At Octaura, everyone belongs
It’s essential that Octaurians are confident in knowing they have the space to use their voice and talents. The world is diverse and we actively want our team to reflect this. We’re a values-driven company and by engaging, solving and evolving together, we create a culture that is collaborative, transparent, impactful and innovative. And fun!
The role in a nutshell
Octaura is building out our tech team and we’re looking for Software Engineers interested in building high performance, next generation technology that will revolutionize the loans industry. This is an environment for those seeking to drive innovation and get charged up working with top engineering talent. We are looking for results-oriented developers who thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, and enjoy solving challenging and complex customer problems.
This is an exciting time for Octaura as we are rapidly growing and are looking for energetic, collaborative and driven thinkers to join us! Please note this role is based out of our NYC office (at 5 Penn Plaza, 6th Floor, New York, NY 10001) and our current structure is 4 days in the office (Monday-Thursday), 1 day from home (Friday).
Core responsibilities
- Work with a team of smart and passionate engineers to build and maintain our proprietary electronic trading platform
- Use modern tools and methods to expand the capabilities of our cloud-based application
- Help to transition development of our platform to our in-house team
- Collaborate with product teams to develop solutions for current and future customers
Desired experience
- 8+ years of experience software engineering and data-related technologies
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or related field
- Experience in Java (strongly preferred) or other Object-Oriented languages
- Experience in React, TypeScript desirable
- Experience in CSS, State Management (Redux / Context API), WebSockets desirable
- Experience with Multithreading Design Patterns
- Experience with relational databases and SQL
- Experience building cloud-based applications
- Effective communication, organizational, and analytical skills
The base pay range for this position in New York is $180,000 - $200,000 annually. Pay may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Equity and year-end bonus may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Applicants should apply via Octaura's internal or external careers site.
Octaura Work Perks
At Octaura, our people are our most valuable asset, and we are pleased to offer the following benefits to all full-time employees:
- Competitive compensation and equity
- Flexible Paid Time Off
- Competitive Parental Leave
- Daily breakfast, coffee and snacks in the office
- 90% company-paid healthcare
- Onsite gym & discounted membership
We’re committed to equal opportunity employment
Octaura is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.
Skills
Cloud-based ApplicationsContext APICSSDesign PatternsJavaMultithreadingReactReduxRelational DatabasesSQLTypeScriptWebSockets
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