Full Stack Engineer (Remote)

Who We Are

Zacks Investment Research (ZIR) is a privately-owned 550 person Chicago-based firm, with a 40-year legacy of serving U.S. equity investors. Since its founding in 1978, as a provider of consensus EPS forecasts, Zacks has grown to become the 2nd largest provider of independent investment research in the U.S.

Zacks Intelligence is a division of Zacks transforming the financial research landscape with AI and advanced data analytics. Zacks Intelligence seeks a Mid-to-Senior Full Stack Developer with a strong backend focus looking for a growth opportunity.

What You’ll Do

As a key member of Zacks Intelligence, you will:

• Lead the development of features such as in-app user profiling, ML guided messaging experiences, and data/graph visualization features.
• Contribute to both backend services and React and React Native UI/UX layers, with a focus on building scalable, high-performance applications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless end-to-end feature implementation.
• Participate in DevOps and monitoring initiatives to ensure system reliability and uptime.
• Work closely with leadership to drive the product vision and contribute to long-term growth strategies.

If you are adept at solving complex problems, enjoy building end-to-end features, and have a knack for frontend UI/UX, this is the role you are looking for.

Key Responsibilities

• Backend Development (70%): Design and implement APIs, services, and business logic for feature development.
• Frontend Development (30%): Enhance the user interface and user experience, focusing on data visualization and usability.
• DevOps: Contribute to CI/CD pipelines, system monitoring, and a robust development environment.
• Collaboration: Stay aligned with the team’s goals to deliver impactful features in the near term.

Qualifications

• Experience: 5–9 years in full-stack development with a proven track record.
• Backend Skills: Proficiency in Python, Node.js, or Java; familiarity with frameworks like FastAPI or Spring Boot.
• Frontend Skills: Experience with React, Angular, or Vue.js.
• DevOps: Hands-on with CI/CD and system monitoring.
• Cloud: Azure experience is a plus.
• Data Visualization: Knowledge of D3.js, Plotly, or Highcharts is a plus
• Adaptability: Comfortable with evolving requirements, multiple priorities, and feature ownership.

Preferred

• A collaborative mindset and eagerness to work directly with technical leadership.
• A keen eye for design and usability in frontend applications.
• Strong communication skills to bridge technical and non-technical discussions.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic environment with multiple priorities.

Why Join Us?

• We’re a 100% remote, cloud-native organization with unique financial data sets and diverse technical backgrounds.
• Work on cutting-edge AI and data analytics in a collaborative, growth-oriented environment.
• Contribute to strategic decisions for an emerging product and service offering.
• Shape your role and grow with us as we redefine how investors engage with financial insights.