Senior Software Engineer

D.A. Davidson Companies is an independent, employee‑owned company with a rich history spanning 90 years. We support a friendly, open and supportive culture and encourage candid communication. We are committed to integrity, ethics and to strengthening local communities.

Summary

Lead and execute complex software development initiatives with a strong emphasis on front‑end and back‑end engineering using ReactJS, NodeJS and TypeScript frameworks. Collaborate with cross‑functional teams, including Data Engineers, to deliver scalable, secure and high‑performance applications. Responsibilities include architecture design, full‑stack development, integration, testing and adherence to D.A. Davidson’s SDLC standards.

Qualifications

• College diploma or university degree in Computer Science.
• 7+ years of experience in React, TypeScript and JavaScript development.
• Proven experience building and scaling applications using technologies such as Node.js and Express.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, source control (Git) and modern JS build tooling (Yarn/NPM).
• Strong understanding of REST APIs, front‑end performance, accessibility and responsive design.
• Experience working with Agile frameworks.
• Good knowledge of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).
• Experience with object‑oriented analysis and design.
• Experience leading feature delivery cycles in collaboration with cross‑functional teams.
• Strong interpersonal and oral communication skills.
• Highly self‑motivated and directed with a keen attention to detail.
• Experience working with third‑party vendors while managing aggressive timelines.
• Ability to maintain regular, predictable attendance.

Duties

• Lead the development and support of business‑critical applications, focusing on scalable architecture and maintainable codebases using ReactJS for dynamic user interfaces and NodeJS for robust server‑side logic.
• Design, develop and enhance complex applications based on detailed specifications, ensuring optimal performance and maintainability.
• Conduct thorough code reviews for off‑shore development teams to ensure adherence to internal coding standards, architectural guidelines and security best practices.
• Review and provide constructive feedback on code submitted by internal developers, promoting continuous improvement and knowledge sharing.
• Approve completed development work by other team members, ensuring it meets functional requirements, performance benchmarks and quality standards before deployment.
• Write clean, efficient and well‑documented code; perform rigorous testing and debugging to ensure high‑quality deliverables.
• Participate in scrum events: Sprint Planning, Daily Scrum, Sprint Review and Sprint Retrospective.
• Operate with a bias for action and take initiative to solve problems across the stack.
• Provide production support during weekend and off‑hours.
• Periodically work flexible hours to collaborate with resources in global time zones.
• Maintain a strong sense of ownership over application uptime, security and customer experience.

What we offer

Competitive base salary and performance related bonuses plus excellent benefits and perks including:

• Medical, dental and vision.
• Company 401(k) and profit‑sharing contributions.
• Generous sick, vacation, and maternity/parental leave.
• Paid holidays.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Tuition reimbursement (US$15,000 lifetime cap).
• Discounted personal insurance including home, auto and recreational vehicles.
• Charitable gift‑matching program.
• Davidson Day of Giving – our tradition of positively impacting communities.

The potential base pay hiring range for this role is $95,000‑$110,000. The compensation offered will be determined on a case‑by‑case basis, taking into account skills, relevant work experience and geographic location. This role is eligible for D.A. Davidson variable compensation programs.

D.A. Davidson has been in business since 1935. As an employee‑owned company, our success is driven by high standards of business ethics, integrity and the belief that our associates are our most important assets.

At D.A. Davidson, we are committed to fostering a diverse environment that supports the development and inclusivity of all employees.

We are an equal‑opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability status. Individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. California applicants, please see D.A. Davidson’s California Resident Privacy Policy.