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Founded in 2014, we offer the industry’s first and only cloud-based, fully-customizable, end-to-end software solution to automate securities-based lending from origination through the life of the loan. By combining thought leadership in suitability and risk management with industry-leading education and the latest technology, Supernova enables advisors to deliver holistic, goals-based advice and to help their clients achieve financial wellness. We partner with the industry’s largest banks, most prominent insurance companies and leading online brokerages to democratize access to securities-based lending and better the entire financial ecosystem.

At Supernova Technology, we believe that the best results come from a team that is passionate, driven, and supported in all aspects of their professional lives. Here, you’ll work alongside talented and innovative individuals who are committed to driving the future of securities-based lending technology. We foster a culture of collaboration, continuous learning, and growth, where each person’s contributions make a real impact.

Work as part of API (Application Programming Interface) team to contribute to the continuous improvement of our products and services. Participate in the design, development, and maintenance of our API platform and related services. Architect scalable API solutions to support evolving product features using RESTful Services, OAuth, Security, Java. Implement API security protocols to safeguard data transmission. Monitor and optimize API performance and scalability. Collaborating with product managers, architects, and other stakeholders to define and prioritize API requirements and translate them into actionable technical tasks. Apply Agile methodology in ensuring the timely delivery of high-quality, scalable, and maintainable API solutions that adhere to best practices and meet business requirements. Review code, provide constructive feedback, and ensure adherence to coding standards and guidelines. Gather detailed API requirements. Prioritize feature development based on stakeholder input and technical feasibility. Document and maintain an API roadmap aligning with the product vision. Establish and maintain a well-documented set of coding standards and best practices. Conduct regular code reviews and pair programming sessions to foster a culture of quality and continuous learning. Document the system architecture and API endpoints thoroughly for future maintenance and scalability. Ensure code is well-commented and follows clean code principles to enhance readability and maintainability. Use version control for collaborative development, facilitating easy code reviews and feedback. Engage in regular team stand-ups and retrospectives to discuss progress and continuously improve the development process. Build and maintain unit tests and integration tests to ensure code quality and reliability. Continuously improve the performance, reliability, and security of our API platform. Address technical debt, refactoring code as necessary, and drive improvements in the team's software development processes and practices. Integrate continuous integration and deployment pipelines for automated testing. Perform root cause analysis on issues and enhance testing protocols. Evaluate and propose the adoption of new tools and technologies to keep the API development process modern and efficient. Write comprehensive unit tests to validate each part of the code in isolation. Develop integration tests that assess the performance of various API components when working together. Implement performance tests to simulate high traffic and assess API performance. Set up automated regression tests to run after each deployment to ensure new changes don't affect existing functionality. Participate in architecture and design discussions, contribute to the overall technical vision and direction of the team. Stay up to date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in API development, sharing knowledge and insights with the team.

Position is based out of and reports to Supernova’s HQ offices in Chicago, but allows for the option to telecommute from a home office in the Chicago metro area 1 day per week.

At least a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or closely related field and 3 years of software development experience with a focus on API design and development.

Must possess:

• 3 years of experience with:
• API documentation and security standards like OAuth and JWT
• building and maintaining unit tests and integration tests
• Java, Spring Boot, and AWS for backend development
• version control systems (e.g., Git) and CI/CD pipelines

2 years of experience with:

• RESTful API design principles, best practices, and integration of heterogeneous systems.

Position is based out of and reports to Supernova’s HQ offices in Chicago, but allows for the option to telecommute from a home office in the Chicago metro area 1 day per week.

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At Supernova Technology, we provide a robust benefits package to support the health and well-being of our employees. Our offerings include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance: Multiple plans with coverage for employees and dependents.
• HSA and FSA Accounts: Tax-advantaged accounts for health and dependent care expenses.
• Life and Disability Insurance: Employer-paid basic coverage with options for additional voluntary coverage.
• Retirement Savings: 401(k) plan with employer contributions.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential support services, including free therapy sessions.
• Additional Perks: Commuter benefits, pet insurance, continuing education assistance, and more.

Note: Actual salary at the time of hire may vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors, including but not limited to, the candidate's relevant qualifications, skills and experience, and the location where this position may be filled.

• Form, execute, and communicate new ideas that add value to our employees and customers
• Strive through obstacles and failures
• Follow-through on promises or commitments to others, accept responsibility, and answer for actions & decisions
• Listen to, understand, and support our employees and customers
• Act with speed, positive attitude, and flexibility
• Exceed expectations and surpass ourselves every day; we embrace a sense of pride and never stop growing

Join us and make an impact while growing your career at Supernova!