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NextCapital

Lead Software Engineer

Chicago, IL / Remote

ABOUT US

NextCapital is the leader in enterprise digital advice. NextCapital partners with world-class institutions to deliver personalized planning and managed accounts to individual investors, whether they're saving for retirement in a 401(k) or IRA or investing in a taxable brokerage account. Our open-architecture digital advice solution provides better outcomes for our partners and individual investors by offering integrated account aggregation, analytics, planning and portfolio management, and customizable advice methodology and fiduciary roles.

JOIN OUR TEAM

We're looking for talented and highly motivated senior software engineers to join our team. As a growth stage technology company, NextCapital is seeking developers eager to be part of a team, working closely with every part of the company from graphic designers to the executive team. Learn more about us at www.themuse.com/companies/nextcapital

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WHAT YOU'LL DO
  • Write high quality, well-tested, and scalable code
  • Evaluate the short- and long-term implications of every implementation decision
  • Grow professionally and learn from other accomplished software engineers through pair coding while helping your peers to do the same
  • Collaborate on critical system architecture decisions
  • Review and provide feedback on other developers' code and design
  • Evaluate new technologies, prototype new approaches to problems and make the business case for change


Requirements
WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR
  • You love tackling really tough problems, and value doing things the right way
  • You have a passion for software development and value learning
  • You understand test-driven development and are a capable debugger
  • You're passionate about our mission to democratize financial advice
  • You have 2+ years leading a group of software engineers in a professional setting
  • You can maintain a constructive attitude and negotiate a path forward when there are conflicting ideas
  • You have a BS or MS in Computer Science, related field (Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Math/Physics, Software Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering), or equivalent professional experience
At this time, NextCapital will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.

WHAT YOU'LL USE

While most engineers lean toward frontend or backend development, we encourage full-stack learning which enables our engineering team to tackle a diverse set of challenges in an agile fashion. Here are the key technologies that we use every day:
Languages
  • Java
  • Javascript
  • Ruby/JRuby
Frameworks/Libraries
  • AngularJS
  • Rails
  • React
  • Sinatra


Benefits
WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT
  • Disrupt the financial advice industry by bringing affordable, easy to use financial tools to millions of people
  • Have a direct impact on the strategic growth and scale of the company
  • Enjoy a laid back work environment & learn from FinTech's best & brightest
  • Receive great benefits like stock options, 401(k) match, and employer contributions to health, dental and vision coverage
  • Join a fast growing company where you can have a real impact on the company's future
  • When the COVID-19 pandemic cools down, participate in company-sponsored cornhole leagues, company outings, wine tastings, fantasy football leagues, hackathons and other fun events
  • When our pandemic 'remoteness' ends, enjoy a newly built out office on Michigan Avenue with a view of Millennium Park and Lake Michigan
  • And, yes, when we're able to safely re-convene in a physical space, sip locally roasted coffee, kombucha, or craft beer at your modular sitting/standing desk
  • Participate in women in tech events and service days at local organizations
  • Relax with monthly, company wide, guided meditation sessions

Job ID: next_capital-2FEC54B53D
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • On-Site Gym
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
    • Work-From-Home Stipend
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • Happy Hours
    • Snacks
    • Some Meals Provided
    • Company Outings
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
    • Summer Fridays
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
  • Professional Development

    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Lunch and Learns
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program

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