Description
About the job :
About Us
ACA Group is the leading governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) advisor in financial services.What sets us apart is the breadth and depth of our integrated platform - we offer the most comprehensive compliance technology platform on the market integrating over a dozen purpose-built modules.Our competitors offer only one or two.We also operate on a unique User/Provider Model : our technology is used not only by our clients but also internally across our managed services and advisory practices.This creates a powerful feedback loop - every enhancement is grounded in firsthand experience, driving real-world performance and usability.Location : Must reside in the Raleigh/Durham areaNote : This role will begin as remote and transitioning to a hybrid model in the future.
Role Overview
Were building a full-stack technology team to drive our platform forward and are hiring at all levels of experience.Whether youre an early-career developer or a seasoned architect, youll help shape a next-generation platform at the intersection of finance, technology and AI.Were looking for voracious learners, intuitive problem solvers, and people who are just as interested in understanding the why behind the business as the how behind the code.If youre intensely curious and driven to master both technology and the domain it serves, ACA is the place to do it.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and implement cloud-native software used by top-tier financial institutions.
- Work across the stack - from front-end UX to back-end services and infrastructure.
- Collaborate with product managers, compliance experts, and clients to solve high-impact problems.
- Apply AI and automation thoughtfully, always keeping human context in the loop.
- Engage in continuous learning - about new tech, financial markets, and emerging regulatory challenges.
Who You Are
- Intensely curious and motivated by the pursuit of mastery - at the intersection of technology and finance.
- A self-starter who thrives in fast-paced, collaborative environments.
- Excited by the complexity of financial systems and the opportunity to build tools that make them safer and more efficient.
- Experienced in software development, but not limited by title or background - we care more about how you think than whats on your rsum.
Our Technology
Our platform is a fully cloud-native, globally distributed SaaS solution architected for scale, security, and flexibility.We use a modern stack of containerized microservices, real-time data pipelines, and API-first services designed for extensibility.We embed AI throughout the platform, powering automation, intelligent risk detection, and smarter workflows - always with a human-in-the-loop to ensure quality and accountability.Our software supports a wide array of compliance functions including surveillance, testing, marketing review, and more
Required Qualifications
- 2 - 6+ years of professional experience in software development (title and level flexible based on experience).
- Proficiency in one or more programming languages such as JavaScript/TypeScript, Python, Java, C#, or Go.
- Experience with frontend frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, or Vue).
- Experience building and consuming RESTful APIs and working with microservices architecture.
- Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP), containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and CI/CD pipelines.
- Solid understanding of software engineering principles, design patterns, and testing (ref:hirist.tech)
