Web Application Engineer

Street Diligence is a high-growth FinTech start-up with an innovative product offering and ambitious expansion plans. Our clients include leading financial institutions that use our platform to analyze and negotiate advantageous terms in legal and financial contracts.  We break down key terms, identify what’s “market” and “off-market” and flags risks embedded in contract terms.  Our platform also provides unique visuals, benchmarking and comparison to place negotiations and contracts in context.  Founded in 2012, Street Diligence is headquartered in New York. 

ABOUT THE ROLE

Join Street Diligence Inc. as a Senior Web Application Engineer, where you will play a key role in architecting and developing high-performance web applications. Your expertise in modern web development—including JavaScript frameworks, reusable UI components, and responsive design—will drive our innovative solutions. While experience with frameworks like Frappe and Django is an asset, we are primarily focused on robust full-stack development that leverages current technologies to build scalable and intuitive applications. A genuine passion for great user experiences is a must.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Design and Development:

• Lead the design and development of complex, scalable web applications using modern JavaScript frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, or Vue) along with backend technologies.

• Build responsive, accessible, and engaging user interfaces that prioritize excellent user experiences.

• Maintain a clean, efficient, and sustainable codebase following best practices.

Technical Leadership:

• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers on modern web development practices, focusing on component-driven architectures and best coding practices.

• Conduct thorough code reviews to ensure high-quality software delivery.

• Stay informed about emerging technologies and assess their potential to enhance our web development processes.

Project Management:

• Collaborate with project managers and cross-functional teams to define project scopes, requirements, and timelines.

• Lead technical planning and architecture discussions, ensuring that projects meet both business and technical goals.

• Ensure on-time delivery of projects with a consistent focus on quality.

Testing and Optimization:

• Develop and implement comprehensive testing strategies to ensure the performance and reliability of our applications.

• Demonstrate a passion for unit test coverage and behavior tests to maintain a high-quality codebase.

• Optimize web applications for speed, scalability, and maintainability.

• Quickly diagnose and resolve complex technical issues.

Collaboration and Communication:

• Work closely with UX/UI designers to translate design concepts into functional, visually appealing interfaces.

• Partner with backend engineers to define and implement robust API integrations.

• Effectively communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING TO THE TABLE

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

• Experience: A minimum of 5 years’ experience in web application development, with strong expertise in both frontend and backend technologies.

• Technical Skills:

  • Proficient in JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3, and modern JavaScript frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, or Vue).

  • Experience with backend technologies such as Django, Node.js, or similar frameworks.

  • Familiarity with building reusable UI components and integrating third-party APIs.

• Additional Skills:

  • Strong understanding of SQL database technologies.

  • A passion for great user experiences, unit test coverage, and behavior tests.

  • Excellent problem-solving skills and a drive to build innovative solutions.

  • Outstanding communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

We know that not everyone will meet all of the qualifications listed above. If your experience doesn't perfectly align, but you believe you'd be a strong fit for the team, we encourage you to apply. We’re eager to learn more about what you can offer! 

Street Diligence is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state or local law. Street Diligence participates in the E-Verify employment system of the U.S. Government.