Full-Stack Developer (100% On-Site | Contract-to-Hire)
The Opportunity
At Potomac, we’re not for everyone-and that’s by design. We attract people who think critically, communicate clearly, and execute with urgency. People who care deeply about their work and don’t need handholding to make things happen.
We’re aboutiquetacticalasset managerwith a differentiated productthat servestheindependent broker-dealer and RIAchannel
Headquartered in Bethesda, MD, we combine institutional-grade investment expertise with a quantitative process that is Built to Conquer Risk®.
Summary
Potomac is continuing to invest in modern data and AI capabilities to support our growing business. We areseeking aFull Stack Developer with 3-4 years of fintech experience who enjoys building data-driven products that combine financial analytics with intuitive software design. This is a contract-to-hire opportunity for a skilled Developer - strong performers will be considered for a full-time position.
You will work on the Guardrails platform, which allows advisors to design portfolios usingrisk analytics such as beta, correlation, diversification, and drawdown analysis. This role requires strong engineering skills along with a working understanding of how portfolio analytics function in real-world financial applications.
This is a hands-on development role working closely with Operations, Technology, Analytics, and business stakeholders. This is a 100% in-office role in Bethesda, MD.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, build, andmaintainfull stack features for a fintech portfolio analytics platform
- Develop and support backend services and APIs powering portfolio modeling and analytics
- Buildmodern front-end interfaces for portfolio construction, analytics visualization, and advisor proposal workflows
- Integrate market data, fund data, and strategist models into application workflows
- Optimizeperformance forlarge portfolio simulations and analytics calculations
- Collaborate with investment strategists and product managers to translate financial concepts into scalable software solutions
- Maintain high-quality, well-tested code and contribute to platform architecture as the system evolves
Qualifications
Required
- Design, build, andmaintainfull stack features for a fintech portfolio analytics platform
- Develop and support backend services and APIs powering portfolio modeling and analytics
- Buildmodern front-end interfaces for portfolio construction, analytics visualization, and advisor proposal workflows
- Integrate market data, fund data, and strategist models into application workflows
- Optimizeperformance forlarge portfolio simulations and analytics calculations
- Collaborate with investment strategists and product managers to translate financial concepts into scalable software solutions
- Maintain high-quality, well-tested code and contribute to platform architecture as the system evolves
Preferred
- Experience building portfolio analytics, trading, or wealth management platforms
- Familiarity with quantitative finance or portfolio construction
- Experience with financial data visualization or analytics tools
- Experience building tools used by financial advisors, RIAs, or investment firms
Contract-to-hire: initial3-month contract with the potential to convert to full-time employment. If the role converts to full-time employment, the employee will be eligible for the company’s full suite of benefits, whichincludemedical, dental, vision,401k, and other company-sponsored benefits available to full-time team members.
Potomac is not your typical asset manager. We cut through the industry BS with brutal transparency and an obsession with execution. If you’re looking for a slow pace and low volume, this isn’t for you.
If you want to drive, build, and scale, this is your shot. Please note, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship now or in the future.