Senior User Interface Engineer Job at Algo Capital Group in Chicago

Senior UI Engineer, HFT Trading

Our client, a leading global proprietary trading firm with state of the art technologies and advanced computing environment, is seeking an exceptional Senior UI Engineer to join their Trading Technology team. In this role, you will build and scale sophisticated trading interfaces developing full products, from inception to production, including identifying the business needs, user experience, backend processing, production support, and product evangelism

While primarily focused on UI engineering, the position offers opportunities to work on API design and backend development. This position requires someone who can work independently with high-level requirements and collaborate directly with traders and researchers daily.

You will be responsible for developing intuitive interfaces using TypeScript and React that help users understand, visualize, and interact with large trading datasets. The role demands strong initiative and the ability to understand complex trading requirements.

Technical Requirements & Skills:

• Extensive web development experience focusing on modern JavaScript stack
• Strong background in UX design and feature implementation
• Advanced proficiency in TypeScript and React ecosystems
• Strong foundation in HTML5, WebSockets, and Node.js development
• Demonstrated experience with automated testing methodologies
• Solid background in high-availability system development
• Proficient in Linux environments and command-line operations
• Expert-level Chrome browser optimization skills
• Server-side systems development experience
• Experience with trading platforms is a plus
• Knowledge of security implementations (2FA, encryption) is beneficial
• DevOps and system administration skills are advantageous

Core Responsibilities:

• Develop solutions from inception to production deployment
• Design and implement frontend architectures using TypeScript/React
• Create robust APIs and backend services as needed
• Optimize application performance for Chrome browser
• Maintain production systems including on-call support
• Work closely with traders and researchers to understand requirements
• Drive technical decisions for UI implementation

This position offers highly competitive compensation, including a significant performance-based bonus structure and comprehensive benefits package. You'll work directly with trading teams while having the autonomy to drive technical solutions for complex trading interfaces.

For a Confidential Discussion: For a discrete conversation about this opportunity or to explore similar roles in trading technology, please contact: sfalah@algocapitalgroup.com