UI Engineer - Real-Time Financial Systems
Role Overview
As a UI Engineer, you will be responsible for building high-performance, scalable web applications that support real-time trading, research, and data analysis. You'll work closely with quantitative researchers, traders, and data scientists to design and implement tools that drive decision-making and operational efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
- Architect and develop responsive, low-latency web applications for real-time data visualization and interaction
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and iterate on user-centric designs
- Build reusable components and libraries using modern JavaScript frameworks
- Optimize rendering performance for large-scale data sets and complex UI interactions
- Integrate with backend services via WebSockets, REST APIs, and other real-time data pipelines
- Contribute to the evolution of the internal UI platform and development standards
Technical Requirements
- Strong proficiency in JavaScript (ES6+) and TypeScript
- Experience with modern frameworks such as React, Angular, or Vue
- Familiarity with state management libraries (e.g., Redux, Zustand, MobX)
- Deep understanding of HTML5 APIs (Canvas, WebWorkers, WebSockets) and CSS3/SASS
- Experience with Electron, OpenFin, or similar desktop web containers is a plus
- Background in user-centered design, wireframing, and prototyping
- Strong communication skills and ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field
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