Software Engineer - Backend (Remote)
About Allocate We founded Allocate with the simple mission of making investing in top-tier private alternatives within the technology sector more accessible for a broader set of investors. We believe that the mark of healthy and efficient markets requires the financial inclusion of all qualified market participants. However, despite significant demand, investing in private technology-focused alternatives is more complex than ever as discovery, investment diligence and selection, access, and deal execution all serve as substantial roadblocks. With Allocate, investors can find, invest (through Allocate SPV feeders), and track highly vetted opportunities through our turnkey digital platform in a single easy-to-use interface. Job Description Allocate is looking to add a new backend software engineer to the team! We’re seeking a proactive backend developer who can help us deliver on our roadmap. This role is perfect for someone who's passionate about building robust, scalable, and reliable APIs in the context of a rapidly growing development team. You'll have the opportunity to work on developing new products & features while enhancing existing solutions, all while collaborating with a group of talented individuals who are just as passionate about technology as you are. Essential Responsibilities and Duties: • Design & implement new features and endpoints in backend APIs • Design & implement schema changes to support these new features Must Haves: • 2-3 years of object-oriented software engineering experience • 1 year of C# experience • 1-2 years experience with SQL-based databases, PostgreSQL a plus • Must understand the basics of designing a schema for performance • Previous experience building REST APIs • Ability to participate in a Git-based development environment with standard work management system • Attention to detail and a quality-focused mindset • Strong communication skills, which have increased importance in a fully remote environment • Ability to work collaboratively as part of a larger team to deliver key projects & milestones Nice to Haves (Frontend and DevOps): • ASP.NET Web API development experience • Experience writing unit tests (xUnit, NUnit, JUnit, etc) • Familiarity with basic ORM concepts (such as in Dapper, EntityFramework, etc) • Familiarity with FluentMigrator • Terraform • Docker experience with multiple containers • Awareness of the most common AWS services • S3, ECS/EKS/Bedrock, etc • Experience with Vue, Javascript/TypeScript, and/or raw CSS Education: • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, similar technical field of study, or equivalent practical experience Essential Values & Culture • Providing our clients with a world-class experience is our number one priority. We obsessively search for ways to improve the experience for our clients and partners. This requires extraordinary response times, proactivity, and ensuring that everything we do, from product strategy to offline communications is a top-tier client experience. • Challenge convention: Instead of detailing all the reasons why an idea may not work, we constantly question things to determine how a viable idea may be put into motion. • Commitment to continuous improvement: We find ways to personally scale each day by pushing ourselves up the learning curve. • Meritocracy, not politics: We place the utmost value on results and rewards through merit, not reward actions driven by political agendas or behavior. • Civil Discourse is embraced: We believe open, intellectually curious conversations are required to consistently arrive at the best decisions. Respect is paramount in our dealings with one another, but our mission is always to get the right answer collectively, not to be right. Additional Details • A broadband internet connection is required • Seniority: 1-3 years of experience • Location: All US candidates will be considered • Salary: $110k-125k + bonus + equity • Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, responsible time off (RTO), 401k • Employment: Full-time • This role will be subject to Allocate's Code of Ethics and related compliance obligations of Allocate Apply tot his job