Job Description
Join Apex Innovations, a leader in FinTech solutions based in the heart of downtown Chicago. We are seeking a visionary Senior Full Stack Developer to join our dynamic team and drive the next generation of our SaaS platform. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about building scalable, user-centric applications, we want to hear from you.
As a key member of our engineering squad, you will bridge the gap between complex back-end logic and intuitive front-end experiences, directly impacting our clients' success in the financial sector.
Why Join Us?
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.
- Hybrid work model (3 days in the office in Chicago).
- Continuous learning budget and tech conference attendance.
- State-of-the-art development environment and equipment.
Responsibilities
- Architect, design, and implement high-performance full-stack web applications using modern technologies.
- Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other engineers to define feature requirements and technical specifications.
- Optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability, ensuring seamless user experiences across all devices.
- Mentor junior developers, conducting code reviews and providing technical guidance to foster team growth.
- Ensure application security, data privacy, and compliance with industry standards (SOC2, GDPR).
- Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following best practices and coding standards.
- Participate in agile ceremonies including stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
- 5+ years of professional experience in full-stack software development.
- Strong proficiency in JavaScript (ES6+), TypeScript, React, and Node.js.
- Experience with SQL databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL solutions (MongoDB, DynamoDB).
- Understanding of cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure.
- Proven experience with RESTful APIs and GraphQL.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to debug complex issues under pressure.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.