Full Stack.Net Developer

Required Location : Hybrid / Midtown New York City 3 days a week.

We need : A senior (13-15+ year) Full Stack .Net Developer with recent experience in Investment Banking / Capital Markets and JavaScript. Candidates must have e xpertise in designing and building cloud native applications (microservices, function apps, and cloud databases, primarily on the Microsoft tech stack), Expertise in .Net technology stack (.Net framework , .Net core, ASP.net, C#, ADO.Net, Linq, Entity Framework, Dapper) and expertise in building services REST / SOAP. Candidates need to have recent experience with Web Technologies : HTML , CSS, JavaScript, TypeScript , Bootstrap, AJAX, XML / JSON, REST API.

• CANDIDATES MUST HAVE RECENT CAPITAL MARKETS / INVESTMENT BANKING EXPERIENCE, JAVASCRIPT AZURE

JOB SUMMARY

The Valuation IT team is building a platform for the Valuation and Asset Management teams for the daily, monthly, and quarterly marking of all Credit investments. This new platform will connect with multiple pricing sources to obtain marks, apply pricing rules, track the approval workflow, and integrate with various downstream applications for further processing and reporting.

We are seeking an experienced full stack developer who is excited to join our team to design, develop, and maintain a new, highly interactive, data-driven web application. The Valuation IT Full Stack Developer will join our custom application developer team as a full stack developer, with opportunity in the future to grow into a senior architect and managerial role. This is a unique opportunity to build a new platform, from the ground up.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

DEVELOPMENT & ARCHITECTURE

Develop a deep understanding of the business process complexity, then creatively design and build a platform to match these needs . Work with business stakeholders to understand their requirements and proactively ask questions

Design cloud-native applications using microservices, function apps, and cloud databases, primarily on the Microsoft tech stack

Implement responsive and scalable UI components using Angular (Typescript), DevExpress, AG Grid, Bootstrap, JQuery, and similar frameworks

Optimize application performance , ensuring fast load times and smooth interactions

Ensure cross-browser compatibility and accessibility standards compliance

Build reusable components and contribute to frontend architecture decisions

Work closely with UX designer / frontend developers to ensure application aligns to design standards

Work closely with full stack / backend developers to integrate APIs and ensure efficient data communication and application logic

Collaborate with the broader development team to improve best practices and participate in code reviews

Build and debug applications full stack applications using C#, .NET, SQL Server, Angular, and Azure services, digging into issues to discover root causes

Implement backend testing frameworks like NUnit, XUnit, Moq etc. for unit testing application modules.

Implement frontend testing frameworks like Jasmine and Karma for Frontend- applications

Learn Fortress' business processes and IT best practices , with the opportunity to grow into the role of senior architect and manage a team of developers

PROJECT & TEAM MANAGEMENT

Ensure high code quality through unit testing and QA collaboration

Design and oversee automated testing strategies (unit, integration) for valuation platform components to ensure reliability and accelerate release cycles

Stay organized by updating the Azure Boards ticketing system and track status updates for our deliverables

CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT & COMMUNICATION

Establish and maintain effective relationships with business and technology partners

Proactively ask questions about the requirements or business' needs

Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and best practices

Continuously seek opportunities to improve our processes and tools

Support data governance initiatives by defining policies, standards, and best practices

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Finance, or other relevant field

Master's degree is a plus

EXPERIENCE

Minimum of 12 years of experience

Expertise in designing and building cloud native applications (microservices, function apps, and cloud databases, primarily on the Microsoft tech stack)

Expertise in .Net technology stack (.Net framework, .Net core, ASP.net, C#, ADO.Net, Linq, Entity Framework, Dapper)

Expertise in building services REST / SOAP

Expertise in database design and development with SQL server (DDL, DML commands, tables, views, stored procedures, functions, indexes, Dynamic SQL), handling huge data, performance optimization, and debugging techniques

Experience managing global teams

Experience with writing business logic with optimal performance approach in C# and SQL

Experience building custom, net new solutions from the ground up

Experience working with modern frontend frameworks such as Angular, DevExpress, AG Grid, and other UI component libraries

Strong understanding of integration services, reporting platforms, and workflow platforms

Familiarity with performance optimization techniques for data-heavy applications

Azure Services Expertise o Hands-on experience with Azure App Services (Web Apps), Azure Functions, Azure Service Bus / Event Grid / Event Hub for message queuing and event-driven architecture

o Familiarity with Azure Storage (Blob, Queue, Table) and Azure Key Vault for secure secrets management

o Experience with Azure API Management for securing and managing APIs

Security & Compliance o Implement Azure AD authentication, OAuth2, OpenID Connect, and role-based access control (RBAC)

o Familiarity with Azure Monitor, Application Insights, and Log Analytics for observability and troubleshooting

Scalability & Performance o Experience with auto-scaling, load balancing, and performance tuning in Azure environments

o Knowledge of Azure Front Door or Azure CDN for global distribution and performance optimization

Messaging & Event-Driven Architecture o Deep understanding of Azure Service Bus, Event Grid, and Event Hub for asynchronous communication and microservices orchestration

Well-versed in project management and Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) methodologies and best practices

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Knowledge of Microsoft Azure, ASP.NET Core, and .NET-based backend services

Web Technologies : HTML, CSS, JavaScript, TypeScript, Bootstrap, AJAX, XML / JSON, REST API

JavaScript Libraries / Frameworks : Angular, , D3.js, RxJS, jQuery

IDEs : Visual Studio Code, Microsoft Visual Studio

Database : Cosmos DB, Microsoft SQL Server

Version Control : GIT, CI / CD pipelines

Familiar with Azure DevOps / Boards and Agile development methodologies like Scrum and Extreme Programming

DOMAIN KNOWLEDGE

Relevant experience in the finance domain, at an asset management firm is a huge plus

Base understanding of core data (assets, positions, trades, funds, marks) is a huge plus

SOFT SKILLS

Excited to design and build a new application

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

Strong, proactive communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work