Lead Frontend Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Octagon Talent Solutions is a full-service technology recruitment and staffing company based in South Florida. We humanize technical recruitment by identifying candidates' long-term career goals and assessing cultural fit when presenting opportunities. Our focus on long-term relationships helps ensure lasting placements.

We're seeking a Lead Frontend Engineer to join our client's team in a remote position. This position offers a unique opportunity to architect and build cutting-edge fintech applications using modern technologies like SvelteKit and Svelte 5.  As part of a high-performing engineering team, you'll shape the future of securities trading platforms through innovative front-end solutions while working on complex distributed systems that demand technical excellence. This role combines creative front-end development with the challenge of building real-time, high-stakes financial applications - perfect for a senior developer ready to significantly impact FinTech.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Own and evolve modern frontend architecture using SvelteKit and Svelte 5, ensuring scalable and maintainable code bases
• Design and implement high-performance real-time interfaces, including dynamic charts, data tables, and live metrics dashboards
• Develop and maintain a robust design system leveraging Tailwind, ShadCN, and Bits-ui to ensure consistent, accessible user experiences
• Create secure and intuitive user flows, including authentication, dashboard interfaces, and complex form systems
• Engineer efficient data visualization solutions that transform complex blockchain and backend data into user-friendly interfaces
• Drive technical excellence through collaboration with cross-functional teams, particularly backend and blockchain developers
• Shape architectural decisions focusing on performance optimization, scalability, and future-proof solutions

REQUIREMENTS:

• Experience in finance, trading, or security-sensitive apps
• Experience with crypto wallets, Web3 integrations, or DeFi platforms
• Worked on community-focused platforms (user profiles, social features, dashboards)
• Familiar with PostgreSQL or real-time data pipelines (e.g., Kafka, Redis…)
• Built JavaScript libraries or contributed significantly to open-source projects
• Extensive experience with modern frontend frameworks, particularly SvelteKit and Svelte 5
• Proficiency in building real-time data visualization interfaces and dynamic dashboards
• Strong background with Tailwind CSS, ShadCN, and Bits-ui component libraries
• Experience with PostgreSQL and real-time data pipelines (Kafka, Redis)
• Proven track record in open-source contributions or JavaScript library development

  DOMAIN EXPERIENCE:

• Background in community-focused platforms, including user profiles and social features
• Web3 ecosystem experience, including crypto wallet integrations and DeFi platforms
• Track record in developing security-sensitive applications or financial platforms

ADDITIONAL TECHNICAL SKILLS (RECOMMENDED: 

• Experience with WebSocket protocols for real-time data streaming
• Knowledge of frontend performance optimization and bundle size management
• Familiarity with TypeScript and modern build tools
• Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and automated testing practices

Our client's team maintains a fast-paced, dynamic environment. This role goes beyond typical 9–5 expectations—we're looking for an exceptional front-end engineer who will build, own, and deliver world-class products while collaborating with our talented, close-knit team.