Founding Software Engineer

Job Description: Full-Stack Engineer. Must have 3+ years of work experience as a software engineer.

Note: We are a team of two people, you will be the third! This means you'll have a LOT of responsibility and be managing building things end to end from scratch.

Location: River North, Chicago. Onsite three days a week: Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday. Remote Wednesday and Friday.

TLDR: We are looking for someone with proficiency in both backend and frontend. Our stack is python via Flask on the backend and React with Typescript to build our app and chrome extension on the frontend.

Company Overview:
Gridlines is an early-stage venture-backed startup focused on improving productivity for financial analysts by utilizing cutting-edge technology. We are seeking a talented and versatile Full-Stack Engineer with a strong software engineering background to join our team and lead ongoing projects. We are at an exciting inflection point, and you will work directly with our Founder. This is a unique chance to be part of a dynamic startup, where your contributions will have a significant impact.

As an early-stage startup, you will have the opportunity to contribute to various aspects of our projects. Your primary focus will be on full-stack development, combining both backend and frontend responsibilities. Responsibilities include:

Backend Development:
Design, develop, and maintain scalable and high-performance backend systems and APIs to support our computer vision applications and other product features.
Implement best practices for code quality, testing, and deployment automation to ensure efficient and reliable software delivery.

Frontend Development:
Develop user-friendly interfaces and interactive features using modern web technologies.
Collaborate with designers to implement intuitive and visually appealing user interfaces.
Ensure responsive design and optimal performance across different devices and platforms.
Work with computer vision engineers to integrate computer vision algorithms and models into the frontend application using Python.
Collaborate on developing and optimizing computer vision pipelines and processing large datasets.

Database Management:
Design and optimize database schemas and queries for efficient data retrieval and storage.
Work on ways to improve data management processes, including data collection, preprocessing, and storage.
Infrastructure Development:
Contribute to the overall software architecture and infrastructure, ensuring scalability, reliability, and security.
Utilize cloud computing platforms, such as Google Cloud Platform (GCP), to deploy and manage backend services and applications.

Collaboration and Communication:
Work closely with team members to understand project requirements, provide technical expertise, and deliver high-quality solutions.
Participate in regular team meetings and contribute to brainstorming sessions, sharing ideas, and offering constructive feedback.

Qualifications:
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
Proficiency in both backend and frontend development languages, such as Python, JavaScript (React), and/or Electron.
Strong understanding of database systems, including SQL and NoSQL databases.
Knowledge of RESTful API design principles and experience building and consuming APIs.
Familiarity with software development best practices, version control systems (e.g., Git), and agile methodologies.
Solid understanding of computer vision principles, techniques, and algorithms.
Proven track record of successfully delivering full-stack projects from design to deployment.
Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to think creatively to overcome technical challenges.
Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to effectively convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

If you are passionate about full-stack development, combining backend, frontend, and computer vision, and want to work with cutting-edge technologies, we would love to hear from you. To apply, please submit your resume, along with a brief cover letter highlighting your relevant experience and why you are interested in joining our team.