Lead Frontend Engineer – Full Stack

Position: Lead Frontend Engineer – Full Stack

Location: Chicago, IL (Hybrid)

Company: IMC Trading

Type: Full-time

Salary: $175K–$250K

Role Overview:

Lead development of React-based UIs for trading tools and data visualization. Collaborate with Java backend teams and traders to deliver high-performance, intuitive interfaces.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain real-time React and TypeScript applications
• Develop visualization tools for trading strategies and market data
• Manage and grow React GUI platform
• Work closely with backend developers and trading teams
• Translate complex trading requirements into frontend solutions
• Lead frontend architecture and knowledge sharing
• Travel to Amsterdam office occasionally

Required Skills:

• 5+ years frontend development experience
• 5+ years with React and TypeScript
• Strong UI/UX design for data-heavy apps
• Experience with automated testing (unit, integration, E2E)
• Effective communication with technical and non-technical teams
• Interest in financial markets and data visualization
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools and Docker/Kubernetes is a plus