Principal Frontend Engineer

Senior/Staff Front End Developer - High-Volume Crypto Trading Platform Location: Remote - US or Europe (Preference for US based candidates) Compensation: $200K - $300K We are hiring on behalf of our client, a market-leading company in cryptocurrency trading technology, renowned for operating one of the largest platforms in the space, currently facilitating over $25 billion in volume for more than 50,000 daily active users. They set the standard for speed, innovation, and reliability, offering advanced on-chain trading tools like DCA & limit orders, sniping, and automatic wallet copy-trading. Having secured significant market share, the company is expanding its influence with a new, high-priority product: a dedicated web-based trading terminal. They are seeking a highly autonomous and driven Senior/Staff Front-End Developer to collaborate with their existing team and lead the creation of this high-performance web application. You will be instrumental in translating the platform's robust trading capabilities to the web, ensuring the user experience matches our hallmark speed and efficiency. Key Responsibilities: Build and Maintain: Develop and maintain a responsive and user-centric web application using React/NextJS and TypeScript . Optimize for Speed: Implement best practices and optimizations to maintain the app's exceptionally fast and responsive performance , especially on mobile devices. Real-Time Features: Support the integration and management of real-time data and WebSockets to enhance user interactions for trading functionalities. Collaborate and Integrate: Work closely with the Senior Full-Stack Developer to ensure seamless front-end and back-end integration. Problem-Solve with Impact: Tackle complex technical challenges with effective, innovative solutions that significantly enhance user experience. Champion Code Quality: Ensure the delivery of clean, maintainable, and well-documented code, fostering a sustainable development environment. Experience: 5+ years in front-end development with significant experience in React/NextJS and TypeScript . Domain Expertise: Must have experience building out the frontend of a trading platform or exchange. Leadership Insight: Previous experience as a key decision-maker on a frontend team , contributing to critical platform components (e.g., tech stack and design decisions). Autonomy: Proven ability to work independently and proactively manage tasks and push projects forward. Technical Excellence: Expertise in creating fast, dynamic, and optimized web interfaces . Comfort with real-time data handling and WebSocket management . Innovative Thinking: Adept at identifying potential challenges or improvements and implementing effective solutions promptly. Interest in DeFi: A genuine curiosity and understanding of cryptocurrency and trading trends. Preferred Experience (Nice-to-Haves): Experience working with trading platforms, DeFi, or similar technology. Familiarity with CI/CD workflows and collaborative development tools. Knowledge of, and experience building on, the Solana ecosystem. Flexibility: Work remotely on your own schedule. Impactful Work: Your contributions will directly shape the user experience of one of the most used trading tools in the market as it expands to the web. Growth and Innovation: Be part of a lean team that is constantly evolving and integrating the latest in trading technology. Compensation: Competitive Base Salary ($200K - $300K) + Bonus. Due to the high volume of applications we anticipate, we regret that we are unable to provide individual feedback to all candidates. If you do not hear back from us within 4 weeks of your application, please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion. We genuinely appreciate your interest and wish you the best in your job search. Commitment to Equality and Accessibility: At MLabs, we are committed to offer equal opportunities to all candidates. We ensure no discrimination, accessible job adverts, and providing information in accessible formats. Our goal is to foster a diverse, inclusive workplace with equal opportunities for all. If you need any reasonable adjustments during any part of the hiring process or you would like to see the job-advert in an accessible format please let us know at the earliest opportunity by View email address on click.appcast.io. MLabs Ltd collects and processes the personal information you provide such as your contact details, work history, resume, and other relevant data for recruitment purposes only. This information is managed securely in accordance with MLabs Ltd’s Privacy Policy and Information Security Policy, and in compliance with applicable data protection laws. Your data may be shared only with clients and trusted partners where necessary for recruitment purposes. You may request the deletion of your data or withdraw your consent at any time by contacting View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr MLabs