Senior Frontend Engineer (Trading Systems)

Who are we?

FalconX is a pioneering team of operators, investors, and builders committed to revolutionizing institutional access to the crypto markets. Operating at the intersection of traditional finance and 
cutting-edge technology, FalconX addresses the industry's foremost challenges: Navigating the digital asset market can be complex and fragmented, with limited products and services that support trading strategies, structures, and liquidity found in conventional financial markets. As a comprehensive solution for all digital asset strategies from start to scale, FalconX operates as the connective tissue empowering clients with seamless navigation through the ever-
evolving cryptocurrency landscape.

As a frontend engineer you’ll: 

• Develop highly responsive Trading Systems UI with high-performance Clojure and Java microservices backend
• Develop sleek and high performant user interfaces to visualize large amounts of data 
• Develop core UI components of a complex web application using HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, ReactJS/Redux, Clojure
• Promote strong collaboration within a cross functional team, including design, product Management

Requirements: 

• A bachelors/masters degree in Computer Science. 
• You have at least 5 years of experience in software engineering and have experience working with web applications ui
• Proficient in HTML5, CSS, Javascript, React and Redux.  Java and Clojure a plus.
• Good knowledge regarding data structures and algorithms
• Strong communication skills and collaborative mindset with detail-oriented approach to operations
• Experience with message bus architecture (Aeron) and event-based trading systems a plus
• Experience with risk management, electronic trading, data analytics and market making a plus

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Inclusivity Statement

FalconX is committed to building a diverse, inclusive, equitable, and safe workspace for all people. Our roles are intended for people from all walks of life. We encourage all those interested in applying to our organization to submit an application regardless if you are missing some of the listed background requirements, skills, or experiences!

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