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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Engineer I - **Company:** Forge Global - **Location:** San Francisco, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $200,000.0 - $230,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, JIRA, Unit Testing, Microsoft Azure, C Sharp (Programming Language), Software Quality, Code Review, Databases, Data Architecture, Information Engineering, Github, PostgreSQL, Software Deployment, Software Engineering, Software Systems, SQL Databases, TypeScript, WebSocket, Scripting, Google Cloud, Tailwind, ReactJS, Large Language Models, Backend, Git, Event Driven Architecture, Atlassian Tools, Apache Kafka, Front End Software Development, Software Coding, Stream Processing, Software Version Control, Data Pipelines - **Published:** July 17, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/d0212861-7cf5-4bbb-bf95-5070964b92c6 ## About the Role * 3-5+ years of experience in development using Object oriented languages like Typescript, C#, and Java * Experience in other scripting languages like Python for data tasks. * Experience with front-end toolkits like React and TailwindCSS. * Familiarity with the modern data architectures (e.g. Medallion, Datalakes etc) * Experience working in Private Markets or Financial Services space specifically with financial markets data * Proven expertise in setting up CI/CD pipelines, data orchestration, managing application deployments, and ensuring code quality * Strong project management skills, taking changes from planning to deployment, with hands-on coding in both backend and frontend * Proficient in Databases like PostgreSQL and SQL queries and experience with cloud platforms like AWS or similar (e.g. Azure, Google Cloud Platform) * Extensive experience with version control systems like Git and platforms like GitHub. * Familiarity with Agile project management tools such as JIRA or similar Preferred Qualifications: * Experience in migrating systems from legacy architectures to modern tech stacks * Knowledge of real-time data processing and event-driven architectures using technologies like WebSockets or Kafka * Experience in leading offshore and nearshore teams * Experience using large language models and agentic workflows For residents of San Francisco, CA the annual salary range for this role is $200,000-$230,000 annual bonus. Final offers may vary from the amount listed based on geography, candidate experience and expertise, bonus, and other factors Upon offer, we conduct background checks that include employment and education verification, state, and county criminal history searches as well as fingerprint and drug test. ## Description As our Senior Data Engineer focusing on data engineering, you will play a crucial role delivering a high-quality data platform that is responsible for maintaining and delivering Forge data to internal and external clients as well as improving and maintaining internal user interfaces to interact with this data. You will implement new features, maintain existing features and perform code reviews, unit testing, and production deployments for our data platform using agile methodologies. 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