Front-End Software Engineer (Web UI)

Methodic; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodic is seeking a Front-End Software Engineer (Web UI) to build and refine the UI/UX of our web platform and white-label applications in San Francisco, CA. You will use JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML/CSS, and frameworks like React or Angular to create intuitive, responsive interfaces for onboarding, trading, and account management.

You will collaborate with designers and product managers to translate wireframes into high-quality UI/UX, integrate with backend APIs securely, and focus on

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in front-end development building rich web applications.
• Strong proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML5, and CSS3; hands-on with at least one modern framework (React/Angular/Vue).
• Familiarity with consuming RESTful APIs and handling real-time data (WebSockets).
• A good design eye and user-centric mindset: pixel-perfect layouts and intuitive user flow.
• Knowledge of web app security best practices (XSS, CSRF) in fintech apps.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain user-facing features of Methodic’s web application using modern JavaScript/TypeScript and a framework (React/Angular/Vue).
• Build responsive, cross-browser interfaces for desktop and mobile.
• Implement complex front-end workflows (onboarding with KYC/AML, funding, money transfers, dashboards).
• Collaborate with designers and PMs to translate wireframes into high-quality UI/UX and suggest improvements.
• Integrate front-end with backend APIs securely and efficiently for reports, real-time data, and notifications.
• Optimize front-end performance and ensure fast load times as data grows.
• Write unit and end-to-end tests to maintain high quality.

Skills

Front-end development

JavaScript/TypeScript

UI/UX design

Web performance

REST APIs

Tools

Webpack

Git

npm

Job description

Open role

Front-End Software Engineer (Web UI)

San Francisco, CA (On-site)

Full-time

As a Front-End Software Engineer, you will craft the user interface and user experience of Methodic’s web platform and white-label applications. You’ll work with modern web technologies (JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML/CSS and frameworks like React or Angular) to build intuitive, responsive interfaces that handle complex workflows such as onboarding, trading, and account management. Your work will ensure that our customers and their end-users have a seamless, secure, and engaging experience when interacting with financial products powered by Methodic.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain user-facing features of Methodic’s web application using modern JavaScript/TypeScript along with a framework (e.g., React, Angular, or Vue).
• Build responsive, cross-browser compatible interfaces that provide a smooth experience across desktop and mobile devices.
• Implement complex front-end workflows (e.g., user onboarding with KYC/AML steps, funding and money transfer processes, transaction dashboards, support ticket interfaces).
• Collaborate with designers and product managers to translate wireframes and user requirements into high-quality UI/UX, while providing feedback on feasibility and suggesting UI improvements.
• Integrate the front-end with backend APIs securely and efficiently, handling data display for things like financial reports, real-time market data, and notifications.
• Optimize front-end performance (load times, rendering efficiency) to ensure the app remains fast even as data and user numbers grow.
• Write unit and end-to-end tests for front-end code to maintain a high standard of quality and catch issues early.

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience in front-end development building rich web applications.
• Strong proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML5, and CSS3; hands-on experience with at least one modern web framework (such as React, Angular, or Vue).
• Familiarity with consuming APIs (RESTful) and handling real-time data (e.g., via WebSockets).
• A good design eye and user-centric mindset: able to implement pixel-perfect layouts and ensure an intuitive user flow, while also collaborating effectively with UI/UX designers.
• Knowledge of web application security best practices (protecting against XSS, CSRF, etc.), especially important in fintech applications.
• Experience with front-end build tools and version control (Webpack, npm, Git, etc.).
• Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills on the client side; ability to profile and optimize front-end code.