Lead Frontend Engineer

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 placements that last.


Job Overview:

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 frontend 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 frontend engineer who will build, own, and deliver world-class products while collaborating with our talented, close-knit team.

To apply, please share your portfolio, GitHub profile, or examples of past work — particularly real-time applications, dashboards, or security/finance-related projects.


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