What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior React Developer_ W2 position at Learn Beyond Consulting LLC?
Title: Senior React Developer
Location: Houston, TX (Onsite – Local Candidates Only)
Duration: 6 Months Contract (High likelihood of extension)
Key Responsibilities
- Design, build, and maintain high-performance front-end applications using React TypeScript
- Develop real-time UI components powered by WebSockets and streaming market data
- Optimize complex data-heavy UI grids for speed, responsiveness, and scalability
- Integrate front-end systems with internal APIs and real-time data services
- Implement robust state management using Redux
- Contribute to test automation (Jest, React Testing Library)
- Partner with backend engineers, product teams, and trading stakeholders
- Continuously improve UI performance, reliability, and usability in trading workflows
- Evaluate and effectively use AI-assisted code generation tools
Required Skills & Experience
- 7 years in Frontend Development
- Strong expertise in:
- React.js
- TypeScript
- Redux (state management)
- Hands-on experience with:
- Real-time data streaming / WebSockets
- High-performance UI development
- Large-scale data grids / data-heavy applications
- Strong knowledge of:
- API integration
- Performance tuning & rendering optimization
- Experience with:
- Jest / React Testing Library
- Modern SDLC practices (CI/CD, testing, release cycles)
- Ability to:
- Understand how backend systems impact frontend performance
- Explain architecture decisions in dynamic UI systems
- Handle real-time data updates efficiently
Preferred / Nice-to-Have
- Background in:
- Trading platforms / FinTech / Capital Markets environments
- Experience building:
- Low-latency, high-frequency UI systems
- Familiarity with:
- AI-assisted development tools (e.g., Copilot, code generation tools)
Key Focus Areas (What Sets This Role Apart)
- Real-time trading environment with extreme data throughput
- Performance-first engineering culture
- Complex UI engineering (not basic CRUD apps)
- Exposure to front-office financial systems
- High visibility and immediate impact
Important Notes
- ✅ Local Houston candidates strongly preferred (onsite interview required)
- ✅ Immediate interview scheduling next week
- ✅ High urgency / fast-moving role
Salary : $45 - $50