Freelance Full Stack Net Developer Jobs in Colorado

PTMA Financial Solutions, provides treasury management, liquidity management, and other financial products and services to the public sector. In addition to more than 12,000 local governments, school districts and other public entities, we also partner with over 1,000 financial institutions to help strengthen communities from coast to coast. Our family of financial services companies offers local government investment pool administration, investment advisory services, term investments, cashflow analysis, bond proceeds management, and public finance services for public entities plus stable deposit funding solutions for financial institutions. Our financial expertise, comprehensive products, and advanced technology help clients achieve more today for a better tomorrow. The firm's primary operational hubs are in Denver, Colorado, and Naperville, Illinois, with other offices throughout the United States.
In these challenging economic times, our clients are relying on us more than ever. PTMA provides financial and investment advisory services to over 10,000 public sector clients throughout the United States. Our Product Development team is seeking a Full Stack Developer to lead the development of our next set of game-changing products for local governments. You'll get the chance to learn from and work with some of the smartest IT talent in Financial Services. Our growing team is hard at work reimagining and developing a next generation proprietary financial platform that meets the treasury and investment needs of local communities. With over $150 billion in assets under administration, this work is critical to our company's mission to help communities build strong finances and ensure that their children, college students, and community members thrive.
The Full Stack Software Developer will partner with a team of developers and system architects to deliver end-to-end business solutions and will be expected to develop web user interfaces, APIs, and Database components. In addition to developing software, candidates will be expected to develop strong and collaborative internal relationships for the purpose of aligning the company's products and services with customers' needs; assist in establishing the strategy and roadmap for the scalability and performance of the internal systems to keep pace with company growth; prioritize and effectively manage multiple assignments; monitor industry trends and technologies and implements best practices to improve in-house capabilities; and collaborate with IT peers to ensure appropriate delivery of software products.
The position requires experience building reusable, well performing code, identifying and resolving data, application and performance errors/defects, and intermediate database skills, along with excellent interpersonal and organizational skills and the ability and desire to collaborate with other technical resources in a fast paced and dynamic environment.
Development experience with Java, node.js, SQL, and Python, experience working with modern backend web technologies (real time APIs, HTTP, JSON, Web Sockets), experience using AI development tools (ClaudeCode, CoPilot for git), familiarity with Unix environment including writing shell scripts, executing and scheduling job, and familiarity with Relational Databases (MS SQLServer, PostgreSQL, Azure SQL, or Oracle) are required for this position. Additionally, experience in the following areas, while not required, will help to set candidates apart: DevOps, and banking, asset management, or other financial services.
In addition to a competitive salary and benefit package, we offer the opportunity to earn a significant annual discretionary bonus based on results.
For immediate consideration, apply online at ptma.com. An equal opportunity employer. Women and persons of color are strongly encouraged to apply.
Job Summary:
The Full Stack Software Developer will partner with a team of developers and system architects to deliver end-to-end business solutions and will be expected to develop web user interfaces, APIs, Reports and Scripts. The position requires experience designing solutions, building reusable, well performing code and intermediate database skills, along with excellent interpersonal and organizational skills and the ability and desire to collaborate with other technical resources in a fast paced and dynamic environment.
Duties/Responsibilities:

• Work with colleagues to develop and maintain PMA's internal and external web applications.
• Solicit input from end-users for design and development tasks.
• Build both UI and back-end services using reusable code and libraries.
• Optimize speed and scalability of applications.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by management.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Strong customer service skills.
• Good verbal and written communication skills are essential.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to identify patterns and trends.
• Strong ability to multi-task, display good judgment, and work cross-functionally in a dynamic environment.
• Knowledge of quality assurance terminology, methods (including version control and defect management), and tools.
• Performing root cause analysis and resolution in tight time constraints
• Strong practical computer competence, including familiarity with relational databases with particular emphasis on SQL skills.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in one or more of the following: Information Systems/Management, Operations Management/Research, Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Systems Analysis or related field (or commensurate professional experience).
• 2-5 years of professional work experience

Hybrid arrangement based in Naperville, IL or Denver, CO preferred (~3 days per week in office and ~2 days per week remote). May negotiate other working arrangements with exceptional candidates.
Physical Requirements:Must be able to work at a computer for long periods of time. Lift up to 15 lbs.
The pay range for this role is:
95,000 - 115,000 USD per year (Illinois)
95,000 - 115,000 USD per year (Colorado)