Job Title: Full Stack Developer
Location: NYC, NY (Hybrid)

JOB SUMMARY:

The Valuation IT team is building a platform for the Valuation and Asset Management teams for the daily, monthly,
and quarterly marking of all Credit investments. This new platform will connect with multiple pricing sources to obtain marks, apply pricing rules, track the approval workflow, and integrate with various downstream applications for further processing and reporting. We are seeking an experienced full stack developer who is excited to join our team to design, develop, and maintain a new, highly interactive, data-driven web application. The Valuation IT Full Stack Developer will join our custom application developer team as a full stack developer, with opportunity in the future to grow into a senior architect and managerial role. This is a unique opportunity to build a new platform, from the ground up.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Develop a deep understanding of the business process complexity, then creatively design and build a
platform to match these needs. Work with business stakeholders to understand their requirements
and proactively ask questions
Design cloud-native applications using microservices, function apps, and cloud databases, primarily on
the Microsoft tech stack
Implement responsive and scalable UI components using Angular (Typescript), DevExpress, AG Grid,
Bootstrap, JQuery, and similar frameworks
Optimize application performance, ensuring fast load times and smooth interactions
Ensure cross-browser compatibility and accessibility standards compliance
Build reusable components and contribute to frontend architecture decisions
Work closely with UX designer/frontend developers to ensure application aligns to design standards
Work closely with full stack/backend developers to integrate APIs and ensure efficient data
communication and application logic
Collaborate with the broader development team to improve best practices and participate in code
reviews
Build and debug applications full stack applications using C#, .NET, SQL Server, Angular, and Azure
services, digging into issues to discover root causes
Implement backend testing frameworks like NUnit, XUnit, Moq etc. for unit testing application modules.
Implement frontend testing frameworks like Jasmine and Karma for Frontend- applications
Learn Fortress' business processes and IT best practices, with the opportunity to grow into the role of
senior architect and manage a team of developers

PROJECT & TEAM MANAGEMENT:

Ensure high code quality through unit testing and QA collaboration
Design and oversee automated testing strategies (unit, integration) for valuation platform components
to ensure reliability and accelerate release cycles
Stay organized by updating the Azure Boards ticketing system and track status updates for our
deliverables

CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT & COMMUNICATION:

Establish and maintain effective relationships with business and technology partners
Proactively ask questions about the requirements or business' needs
Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and best practices
Continuously seek opportunities to improve our processes and tools
Support data governance initiatives by defining policies, standards, and best practices

EDUCATION:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Finance, or other relevant field
Master's degree is a plus

EXPERIENCE:

Minimum of 8 years of experience
Expertise in designing and building cloud native applications (microservices, function apps, and cloud
databases, primarily on the Microsoft tech stack)
Expertise in .Net technology stack (.Net framework, .Net core, ASP.net, C#, ADO.Net, Linq, EntitySQL
Framework, Dapper)
Expertise in building services REST / SOAP
Expertise in database design and development with SQL server (DDL, DML commands, tables, views,
stored procedures, functions, indexes, Dynamic SQL), handling huge data, performance optimization, and
debugging techniques
Experience managing global teams
Experience with writing business logic with optimal performance approach in C# and SQL
Experience building custom, net new solutions from the ground up
Experience working with modern frontend frameworks such as Angular, DevExpress, AG Grid, and other
UI component libraries
Strong understanding of integration services, reporting platforms, and workflow platforms
Familiarity with performance optimization techniques for data-heavy applications
Azure Services Expertise
Hands-on experience with Azure App Services (Web Apps), Azure Functions, Azure Service Bus /
Event Grid / Event Hub for message queuing and event-driven architecture
Familiarity with Azure Storage (Blob, Queue, Table) and Azure Key Vault for secure secrets
management
Experience with Azure API Management for securing and managing APIs
Security & Compliance
Implement Azure AD authentication, OAuth2, OpenID Connect, and role-based access control
(RBAC)
Familiarity with Azure Monitor, Application Insights, and Log Analytics for observability and
troubleshooting
Scalability & Performance
Experience with auto-scaling, load balancing, and performance tuning in Azure environments
Knowledge of Azure Front Door or Azure CDN for global distribution and performance
optimization
Messaging & Event-Driven Architecture
Deep understanding of Azure Service Bus, Event Grid, and Event Hub for asynchronous
communication and microservices orchestration
Well-versed in project management and Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) methodologies and best
practices

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Knowledge of Microsoft Azure, ASP.NET Core, and .NET-based backend services
Web Technologies: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, TypeScript, Bootstrap, AJAX, XML /JSON, REST API
JavaScript Libraries / Frameworks: Angular, , D3.js, RxJS, jQuery
IDEs: Visual Studio Code, Microsoft Visual Studio
Database: Cosmos DB, Microsoft SQL Server
Version Control: GIT, CI/CD pipelines
Familiar with Azure DevOps/Boards and Agile development methodologies like Scrum and Extreme
Programming

DOMAIN KNOWLEDGE:

Relevant experience in the finance domain, at an asset management firm is a huge plus
Base understanding of core data (assets, positions, trades, funds, marks) is a huge plus

SOFT SKILLS:

Excited to design and build a new application
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong, proactive communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work

Full Stack Developer

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