Senior Frontend Engineer - Trading API (North America - Europe)

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of Alpaca. We are currently looking for a Senior Frontend Engineer – Trading API in North America or Europe.

Join a remote-first, globally distributed team building cutting-edge trading platforms and tools that power millions of users worldwide. As a senior frontend engineer, you'll design and deliver intuitive, responsive, and scalable web applications, contributing directly to the evolution of the trading experience. This role blends hands-on development with architectural input and mentoring, allowing you to influence both user experience and product direction. You'll collaborate across teams to implement highly visible features and maintain technical excellence in a fast-paced fintech environment.

Accountabilities:

• Architect and implement user-facing features for high-impact trading applications using React, TypeScript, and TailwindCSS.
• Own projects end-to-end—from technical design and implementation to deployment and feedback loops.
• Collaborate with backend developers, product managers, and designers to build seamless, accessible, and performant interfaces.
• Develop and maintain shared component libraries and contribute to evolving the design system.
• Translate complex UI/UX designs into functional, production-ready code with strong attention to detail.
• Mentor peers and contribute to shaping frontend best practices and overall technical direction.
• Ensure seamless integration with REST APIs and WebSocket services, optimizing for responsiveness and reliability.

• 5+ years of experience building frontend applications using TypeScript and React.
• Strong skills in HTML, CSS, and frameworks like TailwindCSS.
• Experience translating Figma or other design mockups into pixel-perfect, interactive interfaces.
• Familiarity with building systems that communicate via REST APIs and WebSockets.
• A strong sense of ownership and ability to deliver clean, scalable code in fast-paced environments.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to performance, accessibility, responsiveness, and design polish.
• Experience guiding or influencing frontend architecture and team standards.

Nice-to-haves:

• Background in algorithmic trading or personal trading projects.
• Exposure to cloud platforms like Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Understanding of financial markets or fintech systems.
• Experience working in startups or with remote engineering teams.

• Competitive salary and stock options package.
• Comprehensive health benefits.
• USD $500 one-time home office setup bonus.
• USD $150 monthly remote work stipend via Brex Card.
• Remote-first environment with flexible working hours.
• Join a diverse, mission-driven team operating globally across multiple time zones.

Jobgether is a Talent Matching Platform that partners with companies worldwide to efficiently connect top talent with the right opportunities through AI-driven job matching.
When you apply, your profile goes through our AI-powered screening process designed to identify top talent efficiently and fairly.
🔍 Our AI evaluates your CV and LinkedIn profile thoroughly, analyzing your skills, experience, and achievements.
📊 It compares your profile to the job’s core requirements and past success factors to determine your match score.
🎯 Based on this analysis, we automatically shortlist the 3 candidates with the highest match to the role.
🧠 When necessary, our human team may perform an additional manual review to ensure no strong profile is missed.
The process is transparent, skills-based, and free of bias — focusing solely on your fit for the role.
Once the shortlist is completed, we share it directly with the company that owns the job opening. The final decision and next steps (such as interviews or additional assessments) are then made by their internal hiring team.
Thank you for your interest!

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