PHP Developer & Javascript Developer

Arena Investors, LP is a global investment management firm specializing in private credit and equity.Arena’s Chief Technology Officer is looking for a junior-to-mid-level Web 2.0 Javascript-focused software engineer who has a passion for coding and solving problems. Arena is developing a suite of web-based enterprise applications that are crucial to running its business. This is a great opportunity to be a part of a large-scale fintech platform while honing one’s technical skills and learning the private credit business. The right candidate will be creative, analytical, self-motivated, resourceful and able to work/communicate effectively with all internal functional groups.

Responsibilities:

• Contribute to Javascript-based Web 2.0 application front-end

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science from a top university.
• 3-5 years experience in technology.
• Strong Javascript skills.
• Strong overall Web 2.0 development (HTML5, CSS, AJAX, REST, JSON, SPAs, etc).
• Experience with leading Javascript framework (i.e. Backbone.js/jQuery or React.js or Vue.js)
• Familiarity with PHP recommended.
• Comfort with PHPStorm or Eclipse IDE.
• Understanding of basic database concepts and SQL.
• Comfortable with Agile/Scrum SDLC.
• A positive attitude, strong work ethic and a desire to work collaboratively across the organization.
• Strong attention to detail.

Company offers a competitive compensation and benefits package.