Full Stack Development Lead

We are seeking a hands-on Full Stack Development Lead to help modernize and support investment technology platforms in a hybrid Boston-based environment. This role combines deep technical contribution, architecture leadership, and team guidance to deliver scalable solutions that support portfolio management and trading.

Responsibilities

• Lead full stack development efforts across cloud-native and hybrid environments, contributing directly to architecture and code.
• Design, build, and maintain secure APIs and backend services with strong monitoring and logging practices.
• Develop engaging user interfaces using modern frameworks such as React or Angular.
• Support AWS-based infrastructure and related services, including serverless and containerized components.
• Help manage CI/CD pipelines and automate delivery processes to improve team efficiency and release quality.
• Own application operations and production readiness, including review and approval of changes before deployment.
• Partner with business, product, operations, and technology stakeholders to translate needs into technical solutions and delivery plans.
• Work with external platform vendors and internal teams to resolve issues, improve integrations, and enhance functionality.
• Provide technical direction, mentorship, and collaboration support to a distributed team across locations and time zones.
• Contribute to strategic initiatives that advance engineering excellence, scalability, and modernization efforts.

Skills

• 15+ years of software engineering experience, including at least 5 years in a senior technical leadership role.
• Strong hands-on experience with full stack development using JavaScript, React or Angular, and one or more backend technologies such as Node.js, Java, .NET, or Python.
• Solid SQL skills and experience working with data-driven applications.
• Practical knowledge of AWS architecture and services such as Lambda, API Gateway, IAM, S3, CloudWatch, Glue, ECS, and RDS.
• Experience building and integrating APIs in production environments.
• Background with CI/CD tools and infrastructure automation, including Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Terraform, or CloudFormation.
• Experience with testing tools and frameworks such as Jest, Cypress, or Selenium.
• Ability to lead cross-functional delivery in a global, matrixed environment.
• Hands-on approach with strong problem-solving, communication, and ownership mindset.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in asset management, investment banking, or wealth management.
• Familiarity with front-office systems and workflows such as OMS, PMS, and risk platforms.
• Exposure to ETF platforms and fund lifecycle processes.
• Knowledge of Snowflake, event-driven architecture, or data engineering patterns.
• Experience supporting regulatory reporting, ESG data pipelines, or performance attribution systems.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

Horizontal is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and collaborative environment where different perspectives are valued. We welcome candidates who are excited to contribute to a culture of equity, belonging, and continuous learning.

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