Senior Frontend Engineer - Trading API (Remote - Europe or North America)

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of Alpaca. We are currently looking for a Senior Frontend Engineer - Trading API in North America - Europe.

As a Senior Frontend Engineer, you will design, build, and maintain world-class web applications that form the backbone of the trading experience for millions of users. You will work on both the frontend trading dashboards and the backend systems that power advanced trading features, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to deliver polished, high-performance, and accessible user interfaces. This role combines deep technical expertise with a passion for user experience, offering the opportunity to mentor peers, influence technical strategy, and contribute to product innovation. You will thrive here if you are detail-oriented, enjoy solving complex problems, and want to make a direct impact on a fast-scaling platform used globally.

Accountabilities

• Architect, develop, and maintain responsive, performant, and intuitive web applications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality features from concept to deployment.
• Build and maintain shared component libraries and design systems.
• Translate product mockups into fully functional user interfaces with precision and polish.
• Implement best practices for performance, accessibility, and scalability.
• Mentor peers and contribute to shaping the company’s frontend technical strategy.
• Work with backend and API teams to integrate REST APIs and WebSockets.
• Ensure high-quality standards through code reviews, testing, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional experience in frontend development with TypeScript and React.
• Strong skills in HTML, CSS, and frameworks such as TailwindCSS.
• Proven ability to create performant, intuitive, and accessible interfaces.
• Experience with REST APIs and WebSocket integration.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills.
• Track record of influencing or setting frontend best practices.
• Strong attention to detail and appreciation for design aesthetics.
• Nice-to-haves: Experience in algorithmic trading, major cloud platforms (GCP preferred), financial markets, startup environments, or remote-first teams.

Benefits

• Competitive salary plus stock options.
• Health benefits package.
• One-time home-office setup allowance of USD $500.
• Monthly stipend of USD $150 via Brex Card.
• Opportunity to work remotely in a global, diverse, and collaborative team.

Jobgether is a Talent Matching Platform that partners with companies worldwide to efficiently connect top talent with the right opportunities through AI-driven job matching.
When you apply, your profile is processed through our AI-powered screening system, designed to identify top talent effectively and fairly.
🔍 Our AI thoroughly reviews your CV and LinkedIn profile, assessing your skills, experience, and achievements.
📊 It compares your profile to the role’s key requirements and proven success factors to calculate your match score.
🎯 The top three candidates with the highest match are automatically shortlisted.
🧠 When needed, our human recruitment team may conduct an additional manual review to ensure no strong candidate is overlooked.

This process is transparent, skills-based, and free from bias — focusing solely on your fit for the position. Once the shortlist is complete, it is sent directly to the hiring company. The final selection and next steps, such as interviews or assessments, are handled by their internal recruitment team.

Thank you for your interest!

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