CFRA Research

Independent financial research, data, and analytics.

Lead Software Developer - Financial Research

Full-Stack EngineeringUpdated on Nov 13

Full-timeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaNo salary listedRemote

About the Job

Requirements

A minimum of 6+ years of full-stack development experience on enterprise web applications.
Proficiency in frontend development using React and TypeScript.
Proficiency in backend development using Python.
Fluency with AWS infrastructure for delivering web applications, including API Gateway, Lambda, Cognito, CloudFront, and S3.
Proficiency in SQL and developing solutions using relational databases such as MySQL.
Experience using object-oriented design principles and building backend applications with REST APIs.
Experience with Terraform or other infrastructure-as-code technologies.
Experience with Git and continuous integration environments.
Experience with code pipelines such as Jenkins, Azure DevOps, or AWS CodePipeline.
Experience with frontend and backend unit-testing methodologies.
Proficiency with software development lifecycle methodologies such as Agile.
Excellent analytical, verbal communication, and writing skills.
Strong organizational and time-management skills, including the ability to estimate project completion times.
Ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
Ability to manage multiple projects, tasks, and deadlines.
A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or Engineering is required.

Responsibilities

Develop high-quality, high-performance, scalable applications using best practices and current technologies.
Mentor and work with a skilled team while shaping the future of the products.
Collaborate with product and technical stakeholders to understand and clarify requirements.
Recommend proposed solutions.
Review and validate solution designs from other team members.
Perform design, debugging, and performance analysis on solutions.
Provide technical leadership to a team throughout a project lifecycle.
Follow Agile best practices and actively participate in all Scrum ceremonies.
Respond to and resolve production issues.
Contribute to continuous improvement of the team and codebase.

Desired Qualifications

A CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) designation and hands-on experience in financial equity research, including expertise in financial statement analysis, valuation, and investment research.

The Lead Software Developer will be responsible for team leadership and full-stack development of CFRA’s next generation of web applications using a modern technology stack: React and Python on AWS cloud infrastructure. This is a rare opportunity to make a big impact on both the team and the organization by being part of the initial design and development of a new customer-facing application framework that will serve as the foundation for all future web development at CFRA.

The ideal candidate has a passion for solving business problems with technology and can effectively communicate business and technical needs to stakeholders. We are looking for candidates that value collaboration with superb colleagues and having an immediate, tangible impact for a leading global independent financial insights and data company.

Develop high-quality, high-performance, scalable applications using best practices and the latest generation of technologies
Mentor and work with a skilled team while shaping the future of our products
Work collaboratively with product and technical stakeholders to understand and clarify requirements
Provide recommendations for proposed solutions
Review and validate solution designs from other team members
Perform design, debug, and performance analysis on solutions
Provide technical leadership to a team throughout a project lifecycle
Follow Agile best practices effectively and actively participate in all scrum ceremonies.
Respond to and resolve production issues
Be part of a culture of continuous learning and improvement of both the team and codebase

A minimum of 6+ years of full stack development experience on enterprise web applications.
Proficient in frontend development using React/Typescript
Proficient in backend development using Python
Fluency in the AWS infrastructure for delivering web applications: API Gateway, Lambda, Cognito, CloudFront, S3.
Proficient in SQL and developing solutions using relational databases such as MySQL.
Experience using object-oriented design principles and building backend applications with REST APIs
Experience with Terraform or other infrastructure as code technologies
Experience with Git and continuous integration environments
Experience with code pipelines such as Jenkins, Azure DevOps, or AWS CodePipline
Experience with frontend and backend unit testing methodologies
Proficient with software development lifecycle (SDLC) methodologies like Agile
CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) designation with hands-on experience in financial equity research is a strong plus, providing domain expertise in financial statement analysis, valuation, and investment research that translates directly into more informed design of CFRA's research and analytics platforms
Excellent analytical and communication skills are essential, with strong verbal and writing proficiencies
Great organizational and time-management skills, including an ability to estimate project completion times
Ability to take complex technical concepts and communicate to non-technical audience
Ability to juggle multiple projects, tasks, and deadlines
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or Engineering is required

About the Company

CFRA Research

Independent financial research, data, and analytics.

CFRA Research provides independent investment research, data, and analytics through a global financial intelligence platform. It operates an ETF data platform that covers 1,600+ qualitative and 13,000+ global companies quantitatively, plus forensic accounting research to interpret public company financial reporting. Its offerings help investment professionals build portfolios and spot trading opportunities by delivering customizable, integrated insights without managing assets. Compared with rivals, CFRA remains unbiased and conflict-free because it does not run an asset management or investment banking business, and it emphasizes flexible content delivery and integration. The company aims to improve portfolio performance and reduce risk for clients by offering actionable, data-driven research and analytics that can be tailored to each client’s workflow.

Company size: 201-500
Company stage: Acquired
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Charlottesville, VA
Founded: 1994

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