Lead React Developer

LSEG•New York, NY

8d•$147,500 - $245,900•Hybrid

About The Position

Great opportunity for a Lead Software Engineer (React / Fullstack) to join our FX Engineering team. This group is responsible for building and evolving high-performance FX trading platforms and related services that operate at scale. We are looking for a hands-on developer who combines deep engineering expertise with strong architectural thinking, mentorship, and a passion for driving high-quality delivery in a fast-paced environment. We value technical excellence, innovative thinking, continuous learning, and collaborative leadership.

Requirements

Strong hands-on experience with JavaScript, TypeScript, and modern frontend frameworks (React preferred)
Proven experience in a Lead or Senior Engineer role, owning technical direction and delivery
Deep understanding of distributed systems and cloud architectures (Azure or AWS preferred)
Demonstrated ability to design and build scalable, high-performance applications
Strong experience with modern software engineering practices (Agile, CI/CD, automated testing, DevOps)
Proven track record of leading complex initiatives and delivering results in production environments
Ability to drive technical discussions, influence decisions, and align cross-functional teams
Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to navigate and resolve complex, multi-system issues
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Nice To Haves

Fullstack development experience (backend + frontend)
Experience in financial markets or trading systems (especially FX)
Passion for mentoring and developing engineers
Strong focus on engineering excellence and continuous learning

Responsibilities

Hands on developer, partnering closely with architects, product, and global engineering teams to design and deliver complex, scalable trading solutions.
Lead the design and development of cloud-native applications, driving best practices across Azure/AWS environments.
Guide and mentor engineers, fostering a high-performing, collaborative, and inclusive team culture.
Drive engineering standards, including code quality, testing strategies, CI/CD, and DevOps best practices.
Partner with product and business stakeholders to translate requirements into robust technical solutions.
Lead efforts to improve system reliability, observability, and availability, including proactive monitoring and incident resolution strategies.
Identify and deliver improvements across areas such as performance optimization, cost efficiency, security, and developer experience.
Champion automation and continuous improvement, red Producing manual effort and increasing delivery velocity.