Full-Time

Junior Software Engineer

Posted on 10/30/2024

Supernova Technology

Supernova Technology

51-200 employees

Securities-based lending software for financial advisors

Fintech
Financial Services

Entry, Junior

Chicago, IL, USA

Position requires onsite presence in Chicago.

Category
Backend Engineering
Full-Stack Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Python
JavaScript
Java
C/C++

You match the following Supernova Technology's candidate preferences

Employers are more likely to interview you if you match these preferences:

Degree
Experience
Requirements
  • BA/BS or MA/MS degree in Computer Science or a related technical field or equivalent practical experience
  • Knowledge or experience with one or more general purpose programming languages including but not limited to: Java, C/C++, and JavaScript. Python is a plus
  • Hands-on practice on Java Spring Framework and Spring boot
  • Ability to handle high priority requests in a timely fashion
  • Ability to adapt to the dynamic and changing nature of a startup company and developer roles
Responsibilities
  • Remain involved in Supernova's full software development life cycle
  • Hands-on coding for new features and bug fixing
  • Contribute to release and deployment of the software component that is within this individuals domain
  • Diagnose potential product issues and provide technical support
  • Get involved in ad-hoc projects as requested (or interested in)

Supernova Technology specializes in securities-based lending solutions that connect various players in the financial ecosystem. The company offers a cloud-based, fully automated platform that allows financial advisors to provide liquidity solutions to their clients by using investment portfolios as collateral for loans. This platform streamlines the lending process through an all-electronic origination system, which reduces costs and improves the customer experience. Supernova serves a wide range of clients, including banks and Registered Investment Advisors (RIAs), and differentiates itself by offering customizable software that can scale to manage millions of clients. The company's goal is to enhance financial wellness by helping clients optimize their investment opportunities and expand their lending capabilities.

Company Stage

Seed

Total Funding

$25.8M

Headquarters

Chicago, Illinois

Founded

2015

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

-1%

2 year growth

2%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • AI integration in financial services is projected to reach $22.6 billion by 2025.
  • Securities-based lending adoption increased by 15% among wealth management firms in 2023.
  • Demand for cloud-based financial solutions is rising, with 90% planning increased investments.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from AI-driven fintech startups threatens Supernova's market share.
  • Rapid AI advancements may lead to higher R&D costs for platform updates.
  • Potential data privacy concerns with Prism could lead to regulatory scrutiny.

What makes Supernova Technology unique

  • Supernova offers a unique, fully automated, cloud-based securities-based lending platform.
  • Prism, their AI-powered document assistant, enhances data extraction with over 95% accuracy.
  • Aperture provides comprehensive enterprise collateral management, expanding beyond securities-based lending.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

Unlimited Paid Time Off

401(k) Retirement Plan

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Commuter Benefits

Pet Insurance

Professional Development Budget

INACTIVE