Benzinga

Compensation

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Like all engineers at Benzinga, you’ll shape both the products and the architecture they’re built on—impacting millions of investors and traders. We’re looking for a hands-on technical leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and inspires their team to deliver exceptional user experiences. Responsibilities ● Lead, mentor, and grow a small team of frontend engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation. ● Architect and build high-performance React applications for Benzinga Pro, Benzinga.com, and emerging financial tools. ● Drive adoption of modern frontend practices: TypeScript, Next.js, and efficient state management (e.g., React Query or Context API). ● Collaborate cross-functionally with backend, product, and design teams to define and deliver impactful features. ● Optimize performance, scalability, and accessibility across our web applications. ● Use AI-assisted coding tools to accelerate development—while ensuring robust, maintainable, and human-reviewed code. ● Contribute to CI/CD pipelines, testing strategies, and deployment workflows. ● Debug production issues and proactively improve stability and observability. ● Participate in sprint planning, architecture discussions, and product ideation. Requirements ● 5+ years of professional frontend development experience. ● Proven experience leading teams or significant projects in a production environment. ● Deep knowledge of React, TypeScript, modern JavaScript (ES6+), HTML5, and CSS3. ● Experience with Next.js or similar frameworks for server-side rendering and routing. ● Familiarity with testing tools like Jest and React Testing Library. ● Strong understanding of performance optimization, accessibility standards, and modern build tools (e.g., Turbopack, Vite, Webpack). ● Comfort collaborating in a fast-paced, agile environment with CI/CD pipelines. ● Bonus experience with: ○ Financial markets or fintech products. ○ Kubernetes, SQL (MySQL/Postgres), or MongoDB. ○ Feature flags, A/B testing, or observability tools. ○ Startup or entrepreneurial experience. ● Excellent communication skills and a proactive, ownership-driven mindset.