Full Stack Developer

The Opportunity 

ACA believes that we can deliver the world’s best GRC software to our blue-chip financial services client base of over 3500 firms. We are seeking top talent to join us in our journey to build and deliver “The SalesForce of Compliance”.  Compliance Officers in finance have been stuck in the past, with inefficient, manual effort driving their compliance programs. ACA’s ComplianceAlpha is deployed at 800+ clients and more daily to help modernize that. We are investing significantly to drive technology usage at our clients. 

This Senior Product Engineer role is responsible for the development of core module(s) within ComplianceAlpha. This role focuses on building scalable, secure, and clean code across the product. As a full stack engineer you will be tasked with working on tickets with varying levels of UI and API work, working with technical leads to ensure proper architecture, and growing your cloud native dev skills. The Core Modules Team is responsible for building, maintaining, and delivering the corner stones of ComplianceAlpha.  

• Highly desired locations: New York City, Pittsburgh, Chattanooga, Boston, Chicago, Florida (Boca Raton, Miami), San Francisco, Los Angeles, Dallas, Houston and Raleigh/Durham.
• Note: This role will likely move to a hybrid role in the future.

Your key responsibilities 

• Bring a creative mindset to work to anticipate and solve tough problems as part of a team. 
• Conceptualize complex tasks into smaller chunks of clean, flexible, and performant code.  
• Work with senior team members to understand technical and functional requirements  
• Work with a global team of developers, owning key parts of initiatives and deliver on predefined timelines 
• Evaluate and build proof-of-concepts with emerging cloud-native technologies to be used at enterprise scale  

Skills and attributes for success 

• Strong understanding of modern web architecture, including containerization 
• Motivated to deliver the best possible software solutions in a fast-paced collaborative environment 
• Ability to work independently on small tasks, and collaboratively on larger team tasks  
• Proactively lean and experiment with new technologies and concepts in modern web development  
• Clear and concise written and verbal communication skills 
• Experience with various development methodologies, including TDD and DevOps 

To qualify for the role you must have 

• At least five to eight years of professional / enterprise web development  
• Deep understanding of C#, REST or GraphQL APIs and object oriented principles  
• Working experience with a modern UI framework, Angular 2+ or React, with Typescript 
• Understanding of gitflow and its coupling with a clean SDLC / delivery model  
• Hands on experience with SQL or NoSQL databases including general architecture  
• Working knowledge on debugging microservice cloud based architecture 
• Knowledge on defining and mitigating project risks and understanding impact to delivery 

Ideally, you’ll also have 

• Bachelor’s Degree in STEM 
• Knowledge of cloud development and architecture 
• Familiarity with AWS, GCP or Azure, AWS preferred 
• Experience with unit testing and SOLID principles   
• Working knowledge on implementing UI components with 3rd party libraries 

What we look for 

We’re interested in smart, passionate developers with strong vision and a desire to stay on top of trends in the industry. If you have a genuine passion for new technologies and transforming an entire industry, this role may be for you. 

What working at ACA offers 

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options as well as a flexible work environment. You’ll also be granted time off for designated ACA Paid Holidays, Summer Fridays, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.  

 Plus, we offer: 

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next. 
• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way. 
• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs. 
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

Why join our team?  

We are the leading governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) advisor in financial services. When you join ACA, you'll become part of a team whose unique combination of talent includes the industry's largest team of former regulators, compliance professionals, legal professionals, and GIPS® standards verifiers in the industry, along with practitioners in cybersecurity, ESG, and regulatory technology. 

Our team enjoys an entrepreneurial work environment by offering innovative and tailored solutions for our clients. We encourage creative thinking and making the most of your experience at ACA by offering multiple career paths. We foster a culture of growth by focusing on continuous learning through inquiry and curiosity, and transparency. If you’re ready to be part of an award-winning, global team of thoughtful, talented, and committed professionals, you’ve come to the right place. 

More about ACA 

ACA was founded in 2002 by four former SEC regulators and one former state regulator. The founders saw a need for investment advisers to receive expert guidance on existing and new regulations. 

Over the years, ACA has grown both organically and by acquisition to expand our GRC business and technology solutions. Our services now include GIPS standards verification, cybersecurity and technology risk, regulatory technology, ESG advisory, AML and financial crimes, financial and regulatory reporting, and Mirabella for establishing EU operations. 

What we commit to 

ACA is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We conduct our business without regard to actual or perceived age, race, color, religion, disability, caregiver, marital or partnership status,