Designing complex financial systems with double-entry accounting
Understanding of trade lifecycle management and settlement processes
The role involves designing mission-critical brokerage systems that empower millions of users trading billions of dollars worth of assets
Job Summary
The role involves designing mission-critical brokerage systems that empower millions of users trading billions of dollars worth of assets.
Candidates will lead cross-functional projects, mentor talent on engineering principles, and serve as the operational reliability lead for their region.
Alpaca is a US-headquartered self-clearing broker-dealer backed by top-tier investors including Y Combinator and SBI Group.
Matching Summary
The role involves designing mission-critical brokerage systems that empower millions of users trading billions of dollars worth of assets.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Proven experience in financial services industry
Designing complex financial systems with double-entry accounting
Understanding of trade lifecycle management and settlement processes
Strong experience with online trading systems and order management
Proficiency in Go or similar backend languages
Experience building scalable high-availability financial applications
Ability to act as incident commander during regional business hours
Nice-to-have
Experience working in a startup or fast-growing technology company
Knowledge of emerging technologies
Strategic thinking to translate technical concepts into business strategies
Key Requirements
Proven experience in financial services industry
Proficiency in Go or similar backend languages
Strong computer science fundamentals and architecture experience