[Remote] Senior Frontend Engineer - Internal Tools
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Alpaca is a US-headquartered self-clearing broker-dealer and brokerage infrastructure for various financial services. The Senior Frontend Engineer will design, implement, and maintain frontend applications to enhance user experience and empower users in trading activities.
Responsibilities
- Play a pivotal role in architecting and developing web and mobile applications that push the boundaries of technology
- Work closely with cross-functional teams to create responsive, performant, and intuitive user interfaces that delight our customers
- Own the delivery of high-visibility features/projects, from design to deployment
- Mentor peers and influence the technical strategy of our company
Skills
- 5+ years of experience in frontend development with TypeScript/React
- 2+ years of experience using a modern systems programming language like Golang, C++, or Rust
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Ability to translate product mockups and designs into fully realized user interfaces
- Proficient in HTML and CSS frameworks such as TailwindCSS
- Passionate about creating intuitive and performance user interfaces
- Experience with REST APIs and WebSockets best practices
- Experience with relational databases and SQL
- Track record of setting or influencing frontend best practices
- Attention to detail and an appreciation for design aesthetics
- Algo trading experience (either professional or personal)
- Experience with major cloud platforms (we primarily use Google Cloud Platform)
- Experience or understanding of financial markets
- Experience working at a startup
- Experience working remotely
Benefits
- Competitive Salary & Stock Options
- Health Benefits
- New Hire Home-Office Setup: One-time USD $500
- Monthly Stipend: USD $150 per month via a Brex Card
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