Senior Full-Stack Engineer

Director-Level Full Stack Engineer (React / Node.js) Location: Remote or Hybrid (U.S.) Employment Type: Full-Time Industry: Financial Services / Investment TechnologyUS Citizen/Green Card holders only Our client, a leading global investment technology organization, is seeking a Director-Level Full Stack Software Engineer to join a highly visible team responsible for building next-generation applications that support complex investment, analytics, and portfolio workflows. This role is ideal for an engineer who thrives in an Agile environment, enjoys architecting scalable solutions, and is passionate about delivering exceptional user experiences. What You'll Do Design, develop, and enhance custom UI components and full-stack features aligned with project requirements Work within modern AWS-based development environments, including CLI and sandbox/local setups Build high-quality front-end applications using React, TypeScript, and modern design systems Collaborate with Tech Leads, Product Owners, and Business Analysts to transform business needs into scalable, production-ready applications Balance multiple initiatives and workstreams in a fast-paced environment Research emerging technologies, build proofs of concept, and help guide architectural decisions Deliver intuitive and elegant user interfaces using Material Design & MUI Participate in the creation of personas, user scenarios, wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity UI mockups Ensure solutions meet business goals through user testing, performance validation, and continuous improvement Requirements: 10+ years of full-stack development experience, ideally within high-scale or data-intensive environments Expert-level proficiency with React/Next.js, Node.js, TypeScript, and TurboRepo Experience with GraphQL, REST APIs, and microservices Strong command of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, CSS Modules, Storybook, and modern component libraries (e.g., Radix UI) Hands-on experience with SQL/NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, Graph DB, etc.) Strong experience with Docker and deploying applications in AWS cloud environments Solid understanding of UI/UX design principles and ability to collaborate with design teams Proficiency with Git and enterprise version control workflows Experience implementing token-based authentication and modern security patterns Background in building scalable, high-availability applications Experience writing unit, integration, and end-to-end tests across the full stack Familiarity with automated testing frameworks such as Cypress, Test containers, and Vitest Preferred: Experience with Figma, ReactFlow, Redux, Jotai, and advanced design systems Background in decomposing monoliths into microservices Knowledge of authentication mechanisms and security best practicesFamiliarity with Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket, Jenkins, and enterprise DevOps pipelines Experience working within the SAFe Agile methodologyBachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Finance, Economics, or a related field Experience using AI-assisted development workflows, including generating components from design systems Highly Preferred: React/Redux, TypeScript, Node.js, D3 PNPM, SASS/CSS3, HTML5, JSX, ES6 Jest/Vitest, Cypress, Testcontainers NGiNx and AWS cloud services Strong grounding in React fundamentals (components, hooks, lifecycle) Understanding of authentication, authorization, SSL, and other modern security concepts Who Thrives Here This role suits someone who: Enjoys solving complex technical and data challenges Thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced Agile environment Boldly adopts new technologies and champions engineering excellence Is passionate about building beautiful, intuitive applications that user love If you're an accomplished full-stack engineer looking for an opportunity to influence architecture, shape user experiences, and build high-impact applications in the financial domain, wed love to connect.