Lead React Engineer

Lead React Engineer

We are seeking a Senior React.js Developer to lead the front-end redesign of a next-generation trading platform for a top-tier financial services organization. You will play a key role in shaping the user experience for high-performance trading workflows, partnering closely with engineering, trading, and design teams to deliver an intuitive, scalable, and robust platform.

Responsibilities

• Lead the front-end architecture and development of the new Portfolio Management System UI using React.js and modern web technologies.
• Collaborate with backend engineers, UX/UI designers, and product owners to deliver seamless, data-rich trading experiences.
• Build high-performance, real-time, and responsive UI components that integrate with complex APIs and data streams.
• Ensure scalability, maintainability, and performance optimization across all front-end modules.
• Establish best practices in coding standards, testing, and CI/CD workflows.
• Contribute to the overall technical strategy and roadmap, advocating for user-centered design and modern development practices.

Required Experience

• 8+ years of front-end engineering experience, with 5+ years specializing in React.js and its ecosystem (Redux, TypeScript, React Query, etc.).
• Proven experience building complex, data-intensive enterprise applications — ideally within trading, fintech, or other high-performance domains.
• Deep understanding of JavaScript (ES6+), HTML5, CSS3, and front-end build tools (Webpack, Vite, or similar).
• Strong grasp of RESTful APIs, WebSockets, and real-time data integration.
• Experience with AWS or cloud-based environments and modern deployment pipelines.
• Passion for UI/UX design excellence, clean code, and high-performance web applications.

$125,000 - $200,000 a year

Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as role, work experience, education and training, skill level, market conditions, and the candidate's geographic location. We offer a competitive compensation package, including a base salary, comprehensive health care coverage, disability benefits, a 401(k) match, life insurance, paid personal days, paid holidays, and paid time off, among other benefits. For those in eligible roles, a discretionary bonus may be awarded based on company performance and in recognition of individual achievements and contributions. Additional details about total compensation and benefits details during the hiring process.

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