Senior Frontend Engineer

Credit Genie • Philadelphia, PA

106d

About The Position

Credit Genie is a mobile-first financial wellness platform designed to help individuals take control of their financial future. We leverage artificial intelligence to provide personalized insights and are building a financial ecosystem by offering tools and services that provide instant access to cash, and building credit. Our goal is to empower every customer to achieve long-term financial stability. Founded in 2019 by Ed Harycki, former Swift Capital Founder (acquired by PayPal in 2017). Backed by Khosla Ventures and led by industry pioneers from companies such as; PayPal, Square, and Cash App, we are well positioned to build the future of inclusive finance through cutting-edge technology and customer-centric solutions. As a Senior Frontend Engineer, you’ll play a key role in shaping our user experience, building intuitive, performant, and scalable web applications that power our financial products. You’ll work closely with design, product, and backend teams to deliver seamless and engaging interfaces. This is a unique opportunity to join a fast-growing fintech startup where your contributions will directly impact both the company and the financial well-being of our users.

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional experience building and scaling modern frontend applications.
• Expertise in TypeScript and frontend frameworks like React, including hooks, state management, and component-driven architecture.
• Strong understanding of frontend performance optimization, accessibility (a11y), and responsive design principles.
• Experience integrating with RESTful APIs and/or GraphQL services.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and contribute to product and design discussions.
• Passion for building user-first products and solving complex UX challenges with clean, maintainable code.
• Thrives in a fast-paced, startup environment with a bias toward action and ownership.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with fintech products, such as lending, credit cards, or payments.
• Familiarity with design systems and tools like Figma or Storybook.
• Understanding of backend concepts to collaborate effectively with full-stack teams.

Responsibilities

• Design, Build, and Scale – Own the frontend experience end-to-end, developing high-quality, performant, and accessible interfaces using TypeScript and React.
• Greenfield Development – Lead the creation of new features and products from scratch, making foundational decisions on component architecture, state management, and design systems.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration – Work closely with product managers, designers, backend engineers, and data teams to deliver cohesive and impactful user experiences.
• Technical Leadership – Guide the team in frontend best practices, code reviews, performance optimization, and testing strategies.
• Customer-Centric Innovation – Build intuitive and delightful experiences that simplify complex financial processes for users.
• Performance and Accessibility – Ensure applications are fast, responsive, and accessible to all users, meeting modern web standards.

Benefits

• 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents on your first day of employment.
• Monthly fitness reimbursement up to $100 or a full membership to LifeTime Fitness.
• 401(k) with a 2.5% match and immediate vesting.
• Meal program for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
• Life and accidental insurance.
• Flexible PTO.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees