# Senior Full-Stack Engineer - Trading API (Client-Facing Application)

**Company:** [Alpaca](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/alpaca)
**Location:** Remote
**Role:** Fullstack Engineering
**Experience:** 5+ years
**Skills:** Go, TypeScript, React, Tailwind, Postgres, SQL, REST APIs, GCP, Docker, Kubernetes
**Posted:** 2026-04-01

> Designs, builds, and maintains full-stack systems for Trading API, including frontend dashboards and backend financial services like payments, trading, and market data. Requires 5+ years experience with Golang, TypeScript/React, SQL, and REST APIs.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities

- Architect and develop software solutions across the full stack
- Work closely with cross-functional teams on backend systems and infrastructure powering financial markets
- Contribute to API design and product features
- Own delivery of high-visibility features/projects from design to deployment
- Mentor peers and influence technical strategy

## Requirements

- 5+ years of experience in full-stack development with Golang & TypeScript/React
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Ability to collect and translate stakeholder requirements into features
- Proficient in **TypeScript** and **React**
- Proficient in **HTML** and **CSS** frameworks such as **TailwindCSS**
- Proficient in at least one modern systems programming language like **Golang** or **C#**
- Passionate about creating intuitive and performant user interfaces
- Experience with **SQL** and relational databases, preferably **PostgreSQL**
- Experience with **REST APIs** and best practices
- Attention to detail and appreciation for design aesthetics

## Nice-to-Haves

- Algo trading experience
- Experience with major cloud platforms (**GCP**)
- Experience or understanding of financial markets
- Experience with **Docker** and **Kubernetes**
- Experience working at a startup
- Experience working remotely

## Compensation & Benefits

- Competitive Salary & Stock Options
- Health Benefits
- New Hire Home-Office Setup: One-time USD $500
- Monthly Stipend: USD $150 per month via a Brex Card

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