Full Stack Development Lead - Asset Management Technology in Boston

Full Stack Development Lead

We're looking for a hands-on Full Stack Development Lead to help shape and modernize investment technology platforms in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. This role combines technical leadership, architecture, and full-stack delivery with the opportunity to support cloud-native solutions that enable portfolio management and trading workflows.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of full-stack applications that support investment and asset management business needs
• Contribute directly to architecture and development efforts across UI, APIs, backend services, and data integrations
• Build and enhance modern user interfaces using frameworks such as React or Angular
• Develop secure, scalable APIs and ensure strong logging, monitoring, and operational support
• Support AWS-based infrastructure and deployment processes, including services such as Lambda, S3, RDS, API Gateway, and Cloud Watch
• Own production readiness and application support, including reviewing changes before deployment
• Partner with business, product, operations, and technology stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions
• Work with external vendors and strategic platforms to resolve issues and support integrations
• Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and direction to a distributed team
• Drive automation, delivery efficiency, and continuous improvement across engineering practices

Skills

• 15+ years of software engineering experience
• At least 5 years in a senior lead or hands-on leadership role
• Strong full-stack development experience with JavaScript, React or Angular, and one or more backend technologies such as Node.js, Java,.NET, or Python
• Solid SQL skills and experience working with data-driven applications
• Hands-on experience with AWS and cloud-native architecture
• Experience with CI/CD tools and infrastructure automation such as Jenkins, Git Hub Actions, Terraform, or Cloud Formation
• Strong API development and system integration background
• Experience with testing tools and practices such as Jest, Cypress, or Selenium
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional delivery in a global, matrixed environment
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field

Preferred Skills

• Experience in asset management, investment banking, or wealth management
• Familiarity with front-office platforms and workflows such as OMS, PMS, or risk systems
• Exposure to ETF platforms and fund lifecycle processes
• Experience with Snowflake, Python, or event-driven architecture
• Knowledge of regulatory reporting, ESG data pipelines, or performance attribution systems
• Ability to balance hands-on coding with strategic leadership responsibilities
• Strong collaboration, communication, and ownership mindset

Horizontal is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and we welcome candidates from all backgrounds who bring different perspectives, experiences, and ideas. We believe inclusive teams build better solutions, and we are proud to foster a respectful environment where everyone can contribute and thrive.