Global X ETFs, the New York-based provider of Exchange Traded Funds and Great Place to Work® Certified company is seeking a highly motivated Lead Full Stack Engineer to join our growing Digital Platforms team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in software development (both frontend and backend) and some experience in data management. You’ll have a passion for delivering high-quality, scalable web applications.
The Digital Platforms team manages all of Global X’s international websites. We are currently converting from WordPress to Strapi + Next.js and we need some help. This position will also assist with building new internal tooling that will unlock the power of data usage and help other teams improve their processes and day-to-day operations.
Primary Responsibilities:
Primary Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, maintain, and monitor software and web applications from start to finish.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and implement new features and enhancements.
- Develop, implement, and maintain data management systems and processes to ensure data accuracy and integrity.
- Implement data storage solutions, including database design and data migration.
- Ensure software solutions are optimized for performance and scalability.
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to others on our team and adjacent teams.
- Maintain CI/CD pipelines and processes.
- Keep up to date with industry trends and emerging technologies to ensure best practices are being followed.
Required Skills:
- A degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related experience
- At least 8 years of professional software development experience, with at least 5 years of experience in backend development
- Strong programming skills in Node, Python, JavaScript, and similar languages
- Experience with raw frontend technologies such as CSS, HTML and JS
- Experience with integrating APIs
- Knowledge of different data storage systems and data migration processes
- Excellent problem-solving, critical thinking and analytical skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills (not kidding)
- Strong team player with a can-do attitude
Desired Skills:
- Experience with building applications with React or Next.JS
- Experience with a CSS framework such as Tailwind CSS
- Building an auto-deployment pipeline with GitHub and AWS
- Implementing monitoring with platforms such as Datadog
Our Offering
Global X offers a competitive salary and benefits package. Global X is a fast-paced environment geared towards performance and attractive career opportunities, with an open corporate culture that values and rewards the contributions of every individual.
This role is expected to work core London Stock Exchange hours. We have an office in London and you're welcome to work from there or anywhere in the EU.
This role is expected to work core London Stock Exchange hours. We have an office in London and you're welcome to work from there or anywhere in the EU.