What are the responsibilities and job description for the React UI Developer – Cross-Asset Trading Platform (5 days on-site – Jersey City, NJ) position at eXalt Fi?
Location: Jersey City, NJ (5 days on-site)
About the Role:
We are seeking a skilled React UI Developer to contribute to the evolution of a cross-asset position management platform used across credit and macro products.
This role focuses on modernizing and enhancing front-end architecture, including migration initiatives from legacy desktop technologies to web-based solutions. The ideal candidate combines strong engineering fundamentals with a product-oriented mindset and experience delivering high-quality, scalable UI applications.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and develop modern, high-performance user interfaces using React.
- Contribute to front-end architecture decisions and promote scalable design patterns.
- Participate in migration efforts from WPF-based applications to React web solutions.
- Build interactive components to support cross-asset position monitoring and management.
- Integrate third-party UI libraries (e.g., AG Grid) and optimize data-heavy interfaces.
- Collaborate closely with backend developers, product teams, and end users.
Technical Skills Required:
- Strong hands-on experience with React and modern JavaScript/TypeScript ecosystems.
- Proven background in UI architecture and scalable front-end design.
- Experience migrating legacy desktop applications (e.g., WPF) to web-based frameworks.
- Solid experience with data grid libraries such as AG Grid or similar tools.
- Exposure to trading or position management systems across asset classes (credit, macro) is highly desirable.
Soft Skills:
- Product-driven mindset with attention to user experience and performance.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, delivery-focused environment.
- Strong collaboration and communication skills.
- Entrepreneurial spirit; experience in startup environments is a strong plus.
- Proactive and solution-oriented approach to technical challenges.
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.