Senior Software Engineer

About this role

<div class="content-intro"><h3><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>About Alumni Ventures</strong></span></h3> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Alumni Ventures is one of the world’s most active venture capital platforms, with $1.4B+ in assets raised and investments in 1,600+ companies. Our network of 850,000+ members and 40+ dedicated investors connects accredited individuals to high-quality venture deals—typically reserved for institutions—through our alumni-driven communities and diversified co-investment strategy. With offices in Boston, New York, Chicago, Menlo Park, Manchester, NH, London and Tokyo we’re rapidly growing and committed to fueling entrepreneurial success while developing the next generation of VC professionals.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">We believe our best work happens when we’re together. AV operates as a 5-day-a-week, in-office culture because collaboration, mentorship, and shared momentum matter.</span></p></div><h2><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>About the Role</strong></span></h2> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;">We're looking for a Senior Software Engineer who enjoys solving complex business problems through thoughtful software design and practical engineering solutions.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;">In this role, you'll work directly with finance, operations, and investment teams to build software that powers investor reporting, fund operations, portfolio management, and internal business workflows across Alumni Ventures.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;">A significant part of this role involves transforming spreadsheet-based processes and manual workflows into scalable applications and automated systems. You'll build tools that move, transform, and manage critical business data while helping the organization operate more efficiently and make better decisions.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;">This is a high-impact opportunity for an engineer who enjoys owning projects from concept through production and wants to see their work directly influence how a growing venture capital platform operates.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;">You'll work closely with business stakeholders to identify opportunities, design solutions, and deliver software that solves real operational challenges.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer-sponsored visa sponsorship.</span></p> <h2><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>What You'll Do</strong></span></h2> <ul> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Design, build, and maintain internal and investor-facing applications</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Develop systems that automate financial, operational, and reporting workflows</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Transform spreadsheet-based business processes into scalable software solutions</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Build and maintain integrations between internal and third-party systems</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Develop APIs and services that support critical business operations</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Partner directly with stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver practical solutions</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Participate in application architecture and technical design decisions</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Improve system performance, scalability, reliability, and maintainability</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and technical excellence</span></li> </ul> <h2><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Required Qualifications</strong></span></h2> <ul> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">6+ years of professional software engineering experience building and maintaining production applications</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Experience developing applications using Javascript/Node.js, Python, or both</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Experience working with relational databases such as PostgreSQL or MySQL</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Experience building and maintaining API integrations</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Full-stack application development experience</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Experience working with AWS cloud services</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Experience using modern development tools, including AI-assisted development tools</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Ability to navigate changing business priorities and collaborate effectively in a dynamic environment</span></li> </ul> <h2><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Preferred Qualifications</strong></span></h2> <ul> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Experience in financial services, fintech, accounting, investment management, or related industries</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Experience integrating with ERP, accounting, or financial systems</s