Principal Full Stack Developer

A leading global alternative asset management firm is seeking a Senior Architect, Full Stack Web Developer to join the front office technology team supporting the Structured Credit and Specialty Finance group. This team works closely with the trading desk to build and maintain robust in-house technology platforms that support valuation, trading workflows, performance tracking, and surveillance of various asset sectors.

Principal Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with business users and technical peers to build and automate new workflows and processes.

• Design and deliver end-to-end solutions, including front-end, back-end, and deployment aspects.

• Develop and support in-house reporting services for both external and internal deliverables.

• Review and optimize downstream/upstream data workflows and API solutions for the platform.

• Manage releases and provide production support for products and applications within the team.

• Support daily review of risk reports generated across multiple financial products.

• Provide quantitative production support for the desk.

Requirements:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field; finance certification preferred.

Technical Skills:

• Hands-on web development experience with JavaScript frameworks such as Angular.

• Proficiency in C#/.Net, Python, and SQL.

• Solid understanding of front-end technologies (HTML, CSS) and web UI layout packages.

• Experience with .Net Core framework, Node.js configuration, Docker, Azure, Git, DevOps, CI/CD, and VS Code.

• Familiarity with Power BI, Analysis Services, MS Azure Databricks, and Notebooks.

• Strong database experience (querying, performance tuning) with SQL Server and/or multiple platforms.

• Fluency in Excel and data analysis, particularly with fixed income pricing and risk attributes.

Domain Expertise:

• Strong background in fixed income, whole loans, or structured credit.

• Experience working with Portfolio Management, Mortgage, MBS, CMBS, Loan datasets, or third-party risk/pricing libraries.

• Familiarity with Bloomberg, Intex (Bond/Loan Level Pricing/Cashflow analysis), 1010 Loan Performance, CoreLogic, and Agency Loan datasets.

• Understanding of ABS, RMBS collateral deal performance metrics.

Other Qualifications:

• Mid to senior-level experience (typically 7–12 years), but open to high-achieving candidates with at least 5 years’ relevant experience.

• High analytical ability and creative problem-solving skills.

• Aptitude to acquire new skills and understand unfamiliar systems/business processes quickly.

• Experience leading design and resolving technical issues independently with minimal oversight.

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, tactical environment and managing multiple projects with urgency.

• Strong time management and organizational skills.

• Ability to interact effectively with traders and business users at all levels.

Preferred Background:

• Experience in financial services, private equity, hedge funds, or investment banks.

• Exposure to front office technology or financial application development.