Senior Software Engineer, Client Management

Are you an experienced full stack engineer passionate about building elegant, scalable solutions from the ground up? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments and love designing systems that support enterprise-grade performance and usability? Are you excited to contribute to a growing platform that revolutionizes how investment firms engage with clients?If so, we invite you to be a part of our innovative team.

As a Senior Full Stack Engineer on Ridgeline’s Client Management team, you'll help define and develop industry-defining, cloud-native software that transforms how investment firms onboard clients, manage portfolios, and automate investor services. You’ll collaborate across disciplines to deliver innovative, high-quality solutions for our Client and Revenue Management products—built from scratch using modern tools and frameworks. In this role, you’ll tackle complex engineering challenges while leveraging cutting-edge technologies, including AI tools like GitHub Copilot and ChatGPT, to accelerate your workflow and amplify your impact.

At Ridgeline, how we work matters as much as what we build. Ridgeliners act like owners, choose growth over comfort, and communicate with transparency. We assume positive intent, bias toward action, and bring solutions—not just problems. We celebrate wins, learn from setbacks, and thrive in a resilient, collaborative, high-performing culture.If this excites you, we’d love to meet you.

You must be work authorized in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship.

The impact you will have:

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Design and implement intuitive, secure, and scalable cloud-native applications from scratch using modern frameworks

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Develop sophisticated web front-ends using React, TypeScript, and other JavaScript tools

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Build performant and maintainable backend services using Java or Kotlin, REST/GraphQL APIs, and SQL

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Participate in all stages of the SDLC, including requirements, architecture, implementation, testing, and release

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Partner closely with product, design, and UX to shape a seamless user experience

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Leverage GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, and similar tools to accelerate development and inspire creative problem-solving

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Drive technical quality through rigorous testing and automation

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Mentor and inspire fellow engineers by sharing best practices, leading by example, and encouraging continuous learning

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Contribute to a collaborative team culture centered on transparency, curiosity, and resilience

What we look for:

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8+ years of experience in software engineering, preferably building cloud-native applications

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Expertise in modern web technologies including React, TypeScript, JavaScript, and Jest

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Proficiency in backend development using JVM languages (e.g., Java, Kotlin), APIs, and SQL

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Hands-on experience building on AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud

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Strong testing discipline across unit, integration, and system levels

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Passion for problem-solving, clean architecture, and scalable design

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Interest in leveraging AI tools to optimize development workflows

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Ability to communicate clearly across disciplines and levels

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Willingness to continuously learn new technologies and domain knowledge

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Serious interest in having fun at work

Bonus:

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Experience with Docker, containerization, or IaC tools like Terraform

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Familiarity with Kafka or AWS MSK

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Background in CRM, revenue systems, investment, or asset management

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Exposure to Agile development methodologies

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Knowledge of performance optimization at scale

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Experience using Datadog for observability

About Ridgeline

Ridgeline is the industry cloud platform for investment management. It was founded by visionary tech entrepreneur Dave Duffield (co-founder of both PeopleSoft and Workday) to apply his successful formula of solving operational business challenges with bold innovation and human connectivity to the unique needs of the investment management industry.

Ridgeline started with a clean sheet of paper and a deep bench of experts bound by a set of core values and motivated to revolutionize an industry underserved by its current tech offerings. We are building a new, modern platform in the public cloud, purpose-built for the investment management industry and we are prioritizing security, agility, and usability to empower business like never before.

With a growing campus in Reno and offices in New York, Lake Tahoe, and the Bay Area, Ridgeline is proud to have built a fast-growing, people-first company that has been recognized by Fast Company as a “Best Workplace for Innovators,” by The Software Report as a “Top 100 Software Company,” and by Forbes as one of “America’s Best Startup Employers.”

Ridgeline is proud to be a community-minded, discrimination-free equal opportunity workplace.

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Compensation and Benefits

As an employee at Ridgeline, you’ll have many opportunities for advancement in your career and can make a true impact on the product.

In addition to the base salary, 100% of Ridgeline employees can participate in our Company Stock Plan subject to the applicable Stock Option Agreement. We also offer rich benefits that reflect the kind of organization we want to be: one in which our employees feel valued and are inspired to bring their best selves to work. These include unlimited vacation, educational and wellness reimbursements, and $0 cost employee insurance plans. Please check out our Careers page for a more comprehensive overview of our perks and benefits.