Job Description

Play a crucial role ensuring back-end systems are set up to efficiently aggregate and deliver stock market research data to our users.

This position is located in Sioux Falls, SD, and is exempt, full-time (40 hours per week).

About MarketBeat

Be a part of the largest digital media company in the Dakotas. With a global reach, we publish stock market news to over 5 million investors daily. Our website attracts more than 10 million visitors each month. We are growing quickly, and our work is always changing. We leverage the latest technology and modern marketing practices to grow our audience and serve our customers.

MarketBeat is a small but mighty team that is hardworking, enjoys having fun, and gives back to the community. MarketBeat supports a working environment that allows flexibility and fosters teamwork.

Learn more about working at MarketBeat here .

Job Summary

MarketBeat is seeking a senior-level web developer to join its growing development team that is responsible for working with third-party data providers, maintaining the codebase, and developing web-based investment research tools. Being back-end focused, you will play a crucial role in designing, developing, and maintaining the server-side code and systems that power our web applications. You will focus on managing third-party data sources, optimizing APIs, and ensuring database efficiency to ensure systems are set up to efficiently aggregate and deliver stock market research data to our users.

Responsibilities

• Develop data-driven .NET web applications and projects, including data import and export tools.
• Assist with .NET modernization and code cleanup projects.
• Assist with the design, development, and maintenance of back-end systems, SQL databases, and APIs that support MarketBeat’s web applications, focusing on optimization and scalability.
• Manage third-party data providers and APIs, including evaluating opportunities to improve or replace existing data sources to enhance overall product.
• Ensure data integrity, including identifying discrepancies in data sources, and fixing or replacing flawed data.
• Automate processes to improve data quality and eliminate manual checks.
• Troubleshoot issues with back-end applications and databases and finding solutions to problems.
• Collaborate with front-end developers and others to define and implement new features and enhancements.
• Suggest and implement improvements to existing back-end systems and workflows.
• Stay updated with industry trends and best practices in back-end development and web technologies.
• Other duties as assigned.

What We Are Looking For

• Must have 5+ years of solid experience with .NET development, SQL database, and API integration.
• Be a good self-manager and be able to work independently.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, innovating on the fly in rapid development sprints.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to handle complex back-end challenges.
• Skills and abilities working with the following technologies:
  • Back-end web software development, especially C#.
  • SQL Server management
  • Knowledge of source control platforms, especially Git.
  • Familiarity with web languages including HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
  • A.I. assisted development tools, such as GitHub CoPilot, ChatGPT, and Cursor.AI.
• Able to pass a background check, and live within 75 miles of Sioux Falls, SD.
  
  

Benefits

• Competitive total compensation package, including market-rate salary and bonus program.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental and vision insurance, base life insurance and short-term disability, and 401(k) with company contributions up to 8%.
• Flexible office environment.
• Paid company holidays and paid time off, starting with three weeks.
• Paid parental leave.
• Sabbatical program offering additional PTO every five (5) years.
• Charitable giving matching program and volunteer time off.
• Catered office lunches, snacks, and beverages.

MarketBeat may request references and code examples from previously projects as part of the interview process.

If you have questions regarding this position or working at MarketBeat, you may contact Arin Gonseth, arin.gonseth@marketbeatmail.com.

Job Tags

Holiday work, Full time, Temporary work, Flexible hours,

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