Back End Engineer (Java, API)

About The Company Altruist is revolutionizing the multi-trillion dollar wealth management industry by developing an advanced AI platform tailored for financial professionals. Our mission is to make financial advice more efficient, affordable, and accessible to all by leveraging innovative technology. We partner with financial advisors across the nation, empowering them to enhance client outcomes, optimize their time and resources, and grow their practice. Our company culture is built on core values of kindness, brilliance, and grit, fostering an environment of respect, continuous learning, and resilience. With a focus on growth and innovation, Altruist is committed to transforming the future of wealth management through cutting-edge solutions and a dedicated team of professionals. About The Role We are seeking a highly skilled Staff Back End Engineer to join our dynamic Trading team. This role is pivotal in designing, developing, and maintaining scalable, high-performance backend systems that support our trading operations and data pipelines. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in building distributed systems, particularly in low latency trading environments. Located in Chicago, IL or New York, NY, this position offers a hybrid work model with some travel to Los Angeles and San Francisco. The successful candidate will act as a technical leader, mentoring junior engineers, and driving engineering best practices across the team. Your work will directly impact the efficiency, reliability, and scalability of our trading infrastructure, enabling Altruist to continue its rapid growth and innovation in the wealth management space. Qualifications 8+ years of professional software engineering experience with a focus on building precise and scalable distributed systems.2+ years of recent experience developing low latency trading systems at scale.Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field.Proficiency in modern tech stacks such as Java, Spring Boot, Microservices architecture, AWS, Postgres, and Kubernetes.Strong ownership mentality with pride in delivering high-quality work.Excellent communication skills, capable of articulating complex technical concepts clearly and effectively.Demonstrated resilience and determination to overcome challenges and achieve goals.Confident, ego-less approach with a strong foundation of technical knowledge and openness to new ideas.Creative problem-solving skills with an ability to identify innovative solutions to complex issues. Responsibilities Lead and mentor engineering team members, promoting best practices and technical excellence.Design, develop, and optimize backend services supporting trading operations and data pipelines.Build and scale high-performance, customer-centric web applications and features.Develop and maintain scalable data pipelines and ELT processes to support analytics and reporting needs.Create new data integrations based on detailed requirements, ensuring data consistency and accuracy.Perform data analysis to identify, investigate, and resolve data issues efficiently.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful solutions aligned with business objectives.Maintain a focus on system performance, security, and reliability to ensure seamless trading experiences. Benefits Competitive salary range of $200,000 - $285,000 USD, commensurate with experience.Equity participation for eligible roles, aligning employee success with company growth.Comprehensive healthcare plans including premium dental and vision coverage.401(k) savings plan with a 4% company match and immediate vesting.Paid parental leave for up to 16 weeks after one year of employment.Opportunities for professional growth through an employee mobility program and annual learning & development budget.Access to modern, amenity-rich office spaces in Culver City, CA, San Francisco, CA, and Dallas, TX.Flexible work arrangements including a one-month work-from-anywhere policy.Additional perks such as discounts on pet insurance, fitness memberships, travel, and more.Financial guidance programs to assist with debt management, savings, and home purchasing. Equal Opportunity Altruist is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive environment. We celebrate diversity and are dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of race, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected characteristic. We believe that diverse teams drive innovation and success, and we encourage all qualified candidates to apply.