Design and build web and mobile trading applications using React/React Native and .NET; extend WebSocket/REST APIs; process streaming market data; collaborate with product and vendors; troubleshoot urgent issues; apply AI coding assistants responsibly.
TradingBlock is a leading equity options online brokerage firm expanding its business and upgrading its technology stack. We are looking for a well-rounded senior front-end engineer/architect with advanced React/React Native knowledge, experience in streaming data processing, some knowledge of financial markets, and eager to help us expand our next generation trading platform. Experience our Virtual Trading platform at https://vt.tradingblock.com.
Tech Stack
ReactJS, React-Redux, TypeScript, CSS, C#, .NET, Jenkins, GIT, JQuery, AJAX, IIS, WCF, ZeroMQ, REST, Web Sockets, MS SQL, FIX protocol
Responsibilities Include
- Full-stack and full-lifecycle development of our new web-based and mobile applications
- Extend functionality of our WebSocket and REST APIs
- Work collaboratively with product design, development team, and outside vendors to implement new features and systems
- Work closely across departments to troubleshoot issues and carry out urgent fixes as necessary
- Use AI coding assistants and related tools to accelerate development, and help the team establish good practices for reviewing and validating AI-generated code
Basic Qualifications
- BA/BS/MS degree in Computer Science or related field
- 5+ years of software development experience, with 3+ years of experience in Web and mobile development including JavaScript, React, Rest API, .NET using C#, and Microsoft SQL Server
- 5+ years of full-lifecycle software development experience using object-oriented languages
- Experience with and enjoys working in a fast-paced, flexible workplace
- Hands-on experience with AI development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Claude, Cursor) and sound judgment about where they help and where they don't
- Highly motivated, self-starter, lifetime learner, capable of working both independently and within an interactive team
Desired Qualifications
- Experience in financial/trading industry, especially if related to equities and options trading
- Programming experience in a multi-threaded, service-oriented environment
Compensation and Benefits
· 401(k) and comprehensive benefit package.
TradingBlock Chicago, Illinois, USA Office
311 S Wacker Drive Suite 1775, Chicago, IL, United States, 60606
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