UI Developer

Job Title: UI Developer

Location: New York, NY (Onsite) - Local candidates only

Job Type: Long term contract

We are seeking a highly skilled UI Developer with experience in the financial domain to design and implement responsive, user-centric interfaces for our trading platforms, banking applications, and financial dashboards.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in modern JavaScript frameworks and a deep understanding of financial data visualization, security protocols, and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

Design, develop, and maintain responsive UI components for financial applications using React, Angular, or Vue.js.

Collaborate with product managers, UX designers, and back-end developers to translate complex financial requirements into intuitive user interfaces.

Implement real-time data visualizations for market data, trading platforms, and financial dashboards using libraries like D3.js, Highcharts, or Chart.js.

Ensure compliance with financial regulations (e.g., SOX, PCI DSS) and security best practices in UI development.

Optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability, especially for high-frequency trading and real-time financial transactions.

Conduct thorough unit testing, and integration testing, and collaborate with QA teams to ensure bug-free releases.

Stay updated on financial technology trends, and UI/UX best practices, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Work in an Agile/Scrum environment, participating in sprint planning, code reviews, and stand-ups.

Required Qualifications:

7 years of professional UI development experience, preferably in the financial services industry.

Strong proficiency in JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML5, and CSS3.

Hands-on experience with React.js, Angular, or Vue.js frameworks.

Experience with financial data visualization tools like D3.js, Highcharts, or similar.

Knowledge of RESTful APIs and WebSockets for real-time data updates.

Understanding of cross-browser compatibility issues and ways to work around them.

Familiarity with financial domain concepts such as trading systems, portfolio management, or risk assessment.

Experience with version control systems like Git.

Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in Capital markets, banking platforms, or trading systems.

Knowledge of WebAssembly (WASM) for high-performance UI components.

Familiarity with financial regulations and compliance requirements.

Experience with CI/CD pipelines and tools like Jenkins or GitHub Actions.

Exposure to cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure) and microservices architecture.

Understanding of cybersecurity principles related to financial applications.

Soft Skills:

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact with business stakeholders and technical teams.

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure financial environment.

Strong analytical skills with a focus on performance optimization and user experience