What you’ll do: 

As part of our team, you’ll help with the architecture and implementation of web services, APIs, data stores, and infrastructure for the Ethic platform, our client facing portal application. You’ll get to work with the latest technology paradigms on Google Cloud including modularity, functional programming and reactive applications. More specifically you’ll: 

• Architect and build high-performance, responsive web services and APIs to support our client-facing asset management platforms 
• Model the business data into the right data store 
• Add automations to the infrastructure 
• Hands-on code, write unit testing and conduct code reviews 
• Work directly with Ethic’s engineering, product, design, and business teams throughout all phases of the software development lifecycle

Who you are: 

• You prioritize building strong relationships, and enjoying the journey 
• You’re kind, curious, and interested in other people’s perspectives
• You enjoy solving hard problems and learning from others along the way
• You’re inventive and excited about building something new 
• You’re passionate about positively impacting the future of our planet and humanity

What you’ll bring to the table: 

• 5+ years of working experience
• Expert knowledge of Java 
• Expert knowledge of RDBMS. NoSQL experience a plus 
• Strong understanding of functional programming paradigms 
• Understand the unique set of performance challenges, concerns, and tradeoffs inherent to web applications 
• Familiarity with unit testing tools 
• Proven track record delivering performant web applications
• Strong knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and software architecture 
• Passionate about software and technology

About Ethic:

Ethic is working toward a future where all investing is sustainable investing. We empower wealth advisors and investors to create portfolios that seek to align personal values with financial goals. 

Our team is committed to fostering an environment that brings together many different voices, perspectives and lived experiences to accelerate the global transition to sustainable investing.

Compensation & Benefits: 

Compensation at Ethic is a combination of base salary, equity (stock options) in the company, and benefits. 

The base salary for this role will range from $150,000 - $200,000 per year, commensurate with experience. 

Our benefits package includes; 

• Medical, dental & vision insurance – premiums 100% covered by Ethic 
• 401k with sustainable investment options and a 3.5% employer match
• Unlimited paid time off 
• 16-weeks of paid parental leave 
• An annual wellness & education stipend
• Sponsored employee resource groups
• Regular lunch & learns and volunteering opportunities
• A fully-stocked office in lower Manhattan + the flexibility to regularly work remotely

Location: New York, NY (in-office at least 3-4 days a week) 

Submit an application: 

If you are interested in applying for this role, please submit both a resume and a cover letter below. 

Ethic values the diversity of our team and welcomes applications from all backgrounds and life experiences. In order to continuously grow a diverse team, we are taking a data-driven approach to understanding and iterating our hiring practices. Please complete the demographic survey below to support us in doing so.