Key skills
AWSGraphQLMicroservicesPostgresSQLTypeScriptServerlessLambdaRDSPostgreSQLGitBitbucketVersion ControlJiraCommunicationTime Management
About this role
Role Overview
- Maintain and extend three TypeScript microservices running on AWS Lambda that generate Word, PowerPoint, and Excel documents
- Learn and contribute to our GraphQL API, the backbone of our back-end architecture
- Gradually take on responsibilities in PostgreSQL (Amazon RDS), including creating and managing tables and views
- Collaborate with the team using Jira for ticket tracking and Bitbucket for version control
- Test, debug issues, write clean and maintainable TypeScript, and document your work as you learn the system
- Learn, understand, and implement security protocols and data protection measures
- Attend in-person and Zoom meetings to collaborate with the team
- Partner with senior team members to improve skills and gain experience in back-end development
Requirements
- Solid foundational knowledge of TypeScript
- Familiarity with GraphQL concepts and APIs
- Basic SQL skills, including writing queries and understanding relational schemas
- Experience with Git-based workflows (Bitbucket experience is a plus, not required)
- Exposure to AWS or serverless architecture is preferred, not required
- Understanding of Office Open XML (OOXML) — knowledge of how Word, Excel, and PowerPoint files are structured under the hood
- Ability to collaborate effectively on cross-functional teams
- Strong time management skills and ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects efficiently
- Demonstrated ability to receive and integrate feedback
- Effective and professional communication and analytical skills
- Exceptional problem-solving skills
- Excellent organizational skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize work to meet deadlines even during the busiest times
- Build and maintain relationships internally and externally
- Advanced technical skills with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and Access
- Understanding security protocols and data protection measures
- Passionate about learning and seeking information to uncover answers and generate new ideas, including the ability to ask for help when needed
- Self-motivated and proactive
- Resourceful and has a great deal of patience
- Responsive, detail-oriented, and accurate with the ability to meet deadlines
- Ability to work independently without supervision in an unstructured environment, managing multiple deadlines
- Emphasis on team over self
- Completion of post-secondary education, such as coding bootcamp and relevant works experience required. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, preferably in computer science, computer engineering, or related field is preferred
- Minimum 3 – 5+ years of work experience in backend development, including working with and building APIs
- Familiarity with the investment management industry (CFA or similar credentials are a plus, not required)
Tech Stack
- AWS
- GraphQL
- Microservices
- Postgres
- SQL
- TypeScript
Benefits
- A generous compensation and benefits package, including base salary, bonus, 401(k) matching, profit-sharing, health/medical/dental/vision benefits, monthly communications stipend, tuition assistance, and more
- Training for all Callan databases, research, and other systems
- Access to team-building events, community outreach opportunities, and wellness events