About the company
Our client is an investment firm.
The role
Raydar is recruiting for this role on behalf of our client. Maintain, extend and build internal software tools for an investment research team, working closely with the team lead on full-stack web applications, database systems and automation scripts. The role spans end-to-end feature ownership and gradually broadens into more scope over time.
What you'll do
- Maintain and extend existing internal software and database systems used by the research team.
- Build new internal tools from scratch for investment research workflows.
- Own the design and architecture of the features you deliver, from interface to data layer.
- Write scripts and automations to streamline recurring research tasks.
- Partner daily with the team lead on priorities and technical direction.
Requirements
What we're looking for
- Working fluency in Python for writing small utility programs and workflow tooling.
- Experience shipping production TypeScript and React features end to end, not only on the backend.
- Solid working knowledge of SQL-based data stores used in live systems, including schema design and dependable queries.
- Ownership mindset over the design and architecture of the features you ship.
- A bachelor's degree in computer science with a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- Self-directed, detail-oriented and efficient, with a desire to grow within a small team.
Bonus points
- Hands-on exposure to connecting large language model services to software that runs multi-step processes.
- Background in finance, fintech or quantitative work, including a major or minor in undergrad.
- Exposure to cloud hosting and deployment pipelines is a plus.
Benefits
Compensation and benefits
- Base salary: USD 160,000 to 230,000 per year
Location and work model
- Stamford, CT, United States
- Hybrid, 4 days in-office per week with Friday optional remote
- Full-time
Skills Required
- Working fluency in Python for utility programs and workflow tooling
- Experience shipping production TypeScript and React features end to end
- Solid working knowledge of SQL-based data stores, including schema design and dependable queries
- Ownership of feature design and architecture
- Bachelor's degree in computer science with a GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Self-directed, detail-oriented, and efficient work style
- Exposure to connecting large language model services to multi-step software processes
- Background in finance, fintech, or quantitative work
- Exposure to cloud hosting and deployment pipelines
What We Do
Raydar is a talent acquisition and business consulting firm that connects world-class and emerging talent with growing organizations. It supports companies through team development, strategic hiring, and customized growth solutions, helping clients recruit roles such as engineers, product managers, executives, legal counsel, and quantitative traders. Raydar focuses on understanding each organization’s needs, culture, and long-term goals to build high-impact teams.
