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Senior Software Engineer I

189k – 200kDenver, COHybrid3+ YOE
Summary

Builds and maintains a high-quality data platform for delivering Forge data to clients, implementing features, and improving UIs. Requires 3-5+ years in TypeScript/C#/Java/Python, React, modern data architectures, CI/CD, and cloud platforms like AWS.

About the role

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand requirements and deliver high-quality software solutions
  • Implement software solutions in line with given estimates
  • Stay updated with the latest trends and technologies in data engineering and advocate for their appropriate adoption

Qualifications

  • 3–5+ years of experience in development using object-oriented languages like TypeScript, C#, and Java
  • Experience in other scripting languages like Python for data tasks
  • Experience with front-end toolkits like React and TailwindCSS
  • Familiarity with modern data architectures (e.g., Medallion, data lakes, etc.)
  • Experience working in Private Markets or Financial Services, specifically with financial markets data
  • Proven expertise in setting up CI/CD pipelines, data orchestration, managing application deployments, and ensuring code quality
  • Strong project management skills, taking changes from planning to deployment, with hands-on coding in both backend and frontend
  • Proficient in databases like PostgreSQL and SQL queries, and experience with cloud platforms like AWS or similar (e.g., Azure, GCP)
  • Extensive experience with version control systems like Git and platforms like GitHub
  • Familiarity with Agile project management tools such as JIRA or similar

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in migrating systems from legacy architectures to modern tech stacks
  • Knowledge of real-time data processing and event-driven architectures using technologies like WebSockets or Kafka
  • Experience in leading offshore and nearshore teams
  • Experience using large language models and agentic workflows

Compensation

For residents of Denver, CO the annual salary range for this role is $189,000-$200,000 annual bonus. Final offers may vary from the amount listed based on geography, candidate experience and expertise, bonus, and other factors.

Skills
TypeScriptC#JavaPythonReactTailwindCSSPostgreSQLSQLAWSCI/CDGitGitHubJIRAKafkaWebSockets
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