Balyasny Asset Management Chicago , IL 60602
Posted 6 days ago
The Data Applications team is working to build the next generation of data-centric applications using modern tools, while employing leading-edge development principles. We're looking to bring on a Senior Frontend Engineer to help us develop and iterate our vision to bring intuitive user experiences that empower our investment teams to make better decisions.Role OverviewAs part of our team, you will be responsible for:Working inside of our application monorepo, both developing new UI/UX experiences, as well as being a good steward of best practices within our organization.Collaborating closely with other engineers, Product Managers, and Designers while advocating for the best possible experience for our users.Writing well-tested, defensive code that optimizes for high up-time guarantees.Tuning the performance of our applications, to ensure that we provide the highest quality, lowest-latency experience possible.Having the wisdom to when to both start from scratch and especially, when not to, as you encounter older systems that need to be updated and maintained.Qualifications & RequirementsA bachelor's or master's degree in Computer Science or related experience.Strong analytical and programming skills5-7+ years of experience using JavaScript (preferably w/ TypeScript)5-7+ years of experience with HTML and CSS5-7+ years developing applications w/ ReactA solid understanding of working with APIs and databasesA penchant for modern front-end build pipelines
Tools We LoveThese are some of the tools we love and use every day, so some overlapping experience is desired.ReactTypescriptViteRemix / React RouterTailwindCSS / HeadlessUIAGGridMonoreposGraphQLPostgresEslintJest/VitestStorybookAWS, Docker, KubernetesBeyond CodingEssential to your success within our organization is that you have a wide variety of so-called "soft skills", Including:Communication
You are a savvy communicator, who can explain your ideas using both verbal and written mediums.Collaborator
You work across teams, organizations, and functions in order to get the best possible work done.Humble Listener
You may have great ideas, but you know those you work with do as well. You actively work to find not just your idea, but the best idea.Empathy and Understanding
A deep sense of user-centric focus and a passion for creating intuitive, accessible interfaces.Mentor
You actively look to guide and grow those around you.
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